Job Description

Competition # : 47095
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 19-Oct-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality in Nova Scotia. Service Nova Scotia's mission is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotia's vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.
About Our Opportunity
As the Manager of Information, Health and Safety, you are accountable for the effective planning and delivery of a specialized portfolio of programs and services focused on Information Management (IM), Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), and Business Continuity Planning (BCP). This role ensures services are delivered in compliance with legislation, within budget, and aligned with departmental strategy.
Primary Accountabilities

• Deliver elements of strategic planning systems and recommend improvements to policies, processes, and standards to support departmental operations.
• Provide guidance to staff on using data to support evidence-based decision-making in Internal Operations.
• Lead the development and administration of an Information Management program aligned with government records management policies and legislation.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace by balancing business needs with staff safety through technical and strategic solutions.
• Ensure compliance with IM and OH&S legislation and policies.
• Monitor expenditures, identify budgetary issues, and recommend solutions to maintain fiscal accountability.
• Ensure adherence to procurement guidelines and financial policies.
• Set and evaluate team performance targets, promote diversity and a healthy workplace, and support individual development.
• Plan and execute communication, training, and education strategies to evolve IM and OH&S disciplines.
• Assist in the preparation, evaluation, and award of tenders for equipment, software, and professional services.

Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, you hold a university degree, or community college diploma in a relevant discipline, e.g., library and information management, archives management, information technology or public administration, in addition to several years of records management experience.
This position requires expert knowledge of records management, as well as experience in Occupational Health & Safety interpretation, enforcement and compliance. It also requires a strong knowledge of business continuity leadership in planning and operations. Further, the position requires the ability to provide strategic guidance on the use of the STAR/STOR systems.
In addition, you are highly motivated, and you have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). You also have the ability to supervise staff and interact effectively with stakeholders and senior leadership, particularly in times of crisis. Partnering collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve common goals, you apply the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Strong planning, organizational and administrative skills are important in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple assignments. You also have strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Membership in a Records Management Association, Disaster Response Association &/or Health & Safety organization is an asset.
The following competencies are important for this position: Analytical Thinking, Action Management, Developing Others, Team Leadership, Effective Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Understanding, 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
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, 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 to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• Some overtime work required
• Dynamic continuously evolving work environment
• Some lifting of boxes, ladder use will be required
• Some travel to offsite/secondary storage location required

Additional Information
This is a permanent full-time position based in Halifax.
What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,418.96 - $4,273.75 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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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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