Job Description

Department: Justice Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 4/25/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice, including court administration and security. The Division provides administrative support to the courts listed: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Family Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court. The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases.

About Our Opportunity

As the Manager, Operations and Projects (Family) you are responsible for providing project and program planning support, in particular for the Administrative Recalculation of Child Support Program. In addition, you evaluate, direct, analyze, and coordinate multiple family justice projects.

Primary Accountabilities

• Develop and administer policies related to Family Justice programs and services.
• Manage multiple projects for the Division within the Unified Family Court.
• Conduct reporting.
• Promote project delivery project in collaboration with stakeholders, and fiscal and records management.
• Monitor activities/initiatives to ensure compliance with operational guidelines, policies and legislation.
• Provide leadership and subject-matter expertise to members of the Court Services Management Team and other divisional staff.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you possess a Bachelors degree in a related discipline in addition to several years of family justice experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
As the successful candidate, you have experience in project management within a client-focused organization. You also have experience analyzing and interpreting rules and statutes governing family justice policies and programs.
You are proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. You are analytical, self-directed and offer innovative solutions to issues/problems. Furthermore, you are effective at managing, organizing, and prioritizing your work, while meeting deadlines. Lastly, you possess strong communication, and interpersonal skills which allow you to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Analytical Thinking, Adaptability and, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Outcome Focus, Effective Interactive Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.
Your experience and knowledge in the following areas are considered assets in this role:

• experience working in a family court\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cexperience working in the family justice system

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 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.

Working Conditions

• Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting.
• May be required to work overtime.
• The position involves pressure to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

This is a 2 year term opportunity based in Halifax with a projected end date of May 2025.
This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for external applicants.

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
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: EC 08 Salary Range: $2,211.68 - $3,041.05 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.
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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.