Job Description

Competition # : 40432

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b05-Oct-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Who We Are

The Legal Services Division (LSD) is the government\'s law firm, providing a full range of legal advice and services to support government operations and help government achieve its corporate priorities. With a staff of more than 160 lawyers, paralegals, researchers and administrative professionals, the Division is one of the largest law offices in the Province.

At LSD, we don\'t just accept difference - we want and celebrate a supportive culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging!

For more information please visit our website:

Who You Are

The Knowledge and Resource Management Specialist is responsible for the efficient handling of information, knowledge, and resources within LSD. The incumbent maintains the physical library and its print and digital resources, develops collections, maintains opinions and decisions, monitors library spending, conducts legal research, and provides training sessions on the use of the available resources. Assessing the utilization of resources, and recommending changes to resources are also significant roles within this job.

Your Role

Research - performs and assists with complex research, reviews industry standards and best practices; provides reports on research results; develops and maintains a viable reference and information network to service the research needs of LSD; and possesses expertise in the use, structure and citation of legal information, including statutes, regulations, case law and other legal references.

Resource Management (Physical & Electronic) - develops and applies appropriate metrics to continually measure the quality and value of resource offerings and takes appropriate action to ensure each initiative\'s relevancy within the portfolio; evaluates and makes recommendations on resources, removes duplication, searches for efficiencies, and brings awareness to other resources outside of LSD; designs, develops and maintains library databases using advanced knowledge of indexing, metadata and information analysis and synthesis; communicates resource availability; consults with resource users for potential resource upgrades/discontinued resources.

Knowledge management - coordinates the sharing and storing of legal knowledge; defines, structures, retains, and shares the knowledge and experience of lawyers and others within the Division and external to the Division, to improve efficiency and create value. Responsible for the review of the Division\'s STOR requirements and provides recommendations for updates as required. Responsible for precedents, opinions and decisions; creates new systems, standards or approaches and interprets information where there is little or no precedent.

Training - responsible for onboarding new employees; develops, delivers and evaluates customized training options and materials for LSD on information services and research process based on best practices in adult education.

Budget management - monitors and manages a budget for resources and research tools.

Committees - active member of CALL (Canadian Association of Legal Librarians), HALL (Halifax Association of Law Librarians), sits on committees, as necessary.

Library Management - Manages policies and procedures (both electronic and physical), monitors emerging trends (i.e. AI) and best practices in systems and library technology services across Canada and internationally; reviews contracts with vendors; manages library moves; plans, designs and administers the Library\'s integrated technology systems including SharePoint and databases.

What you Bring To The Table

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelor\'s degree, a post-graduate degree in Library Science and seven (7) years of professional library experience.

Previous public library experience is essential for this role. In addition, you have proven management, leadership and program administration skills including the ability to direct professional employees working in a team environment. You have exceptional judgement necessary for on-the-spot advice, policy interpretation and problem solving for clients.

To effectively build professional internal and external relationships, you will have strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. You have an innovative approach to program delivery with strong negotiation, planning and project management skills and experience providing consultative services.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Analytical Thinking, Action Management, Developing Others, Team Leadership, Effective Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Understanding, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to fundamentally reshape the way programs and services are delivered.
• A close-knit, collaborative team of leaders and an engaging workplace where our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in.
• Department specific flexible working schedules, to support your life at and outside work.
• Forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Countless Career Paths and resources to develop yourself.

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,543.38 - $3,091.70 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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