Job Description

Competition # : 37011

Department: Community Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 11/8/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the , we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child Youth and Family Support (CYFS), Employment Support (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support (DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

About Our Opportunity

We're hiring for a Manager of Supportive Housing. Are you seeking your next opportunity where you can make a big impact in this sector?

Reporting to the Director of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Manager of Supportive Housing will be responsible for the design, delivery, evaluation, and monitoring of . The Manager of Supportive Housing will develop and maintain working relationships with service providers, community partners and colleagues across government in the area of supportive housing to advance this work.

You will have the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders outside of DCS; working with other government departments, programs, and operational units to provide program support and expertise to enhance the Departments objectives and outcomes.

As Manager, you will have a significant impact on supporting our vulnerable Nova Scotians. Through your leadership, you aspire to shape the future of the population served through our many programs.

Primary Accountabilities

You will make impacts to the Homelessness and Supportive Housing sector by:

• Managing and delivering strategic plans and communications regarding supportive housing initiatives
• Identifying and designing programs to enhance future direction of programs and policies
• Consulting and collaborating with your team along with various internal, external and community stakeholders
• Reviewing and recommending improvements to existing processes, programs and systems
• Ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources

Qualifications and Experience

You have completed a related Bachelors or Masters degree combined with several years professional experience that evidences an understanding of the challenges, barriers and opportunities facing Nova Scotians experiencing homelessness and housing challenges. Furthermore, you demonstrate knowledge of provincial and federal programs, and data related to this sector.

A few of your key qualities include:

• Information seeking and innovation as you seek new ways to support vulnerable Nova Scotians, address barriers, and enhance programs.
• Inspiring and challenging others to be creative, innovative, and collaborative.
• Ensuring an inclusion and diversity lens in the development and management of all strategies, policies, standards, and program design
• Experience collaborating with a wide variety of partners, including (but not limited to) non-profit or community-based organizations and government agencies.
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication

Previous work, or lived experience related to housing instability or homelessness is an asset.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

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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.

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 to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Excellent people skills and personal resilience are essential to succeed in this highly collaborative, human centred environment. Your decisions have a significant impact on the safety and well-being of many, requiring your ability to balance conflicting views with multiple stakeholders.

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 11

Salary Range: $3,143.79 - $3,929.78 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.