Job Description

Competition # : 38677

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 4/14/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Public Safety and Security Division is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians by collaborating with various stakeholders and communities across the country. We provide a range of programs, supports, and services, which are in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. We are committed to ensuring services are accessible and representative of the communities we serve.

The Public Safety and Security Division is comprised of the following Units:

• Policing Strategies
• Public Safety Investigations
• Corporate Security
• Provincial Firearms Program
• Security Programs Office
• Service Dog Program

For more information on the Department of Justice Public Safety and Security Division please visit the following link:

About Our Opportunity

As the Managing Auditor, you will be accountable for supporting audit activities for police agencies across Nova Scotia. You will lead and support projects (and project teams), maintain effective client relationships, and provide independent advice and recommendations that support innovation and continuous improvement throughout Government and the audit work. You will support the delivery of operational and compliance audits, and formal and informal advisory services to support the improvement of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Reporting to the Director of Public Safety and Investigations, you will be responsible for the promotion of policing excellence in the province through a number of audit activities to ensure the delivery and effectiveness of policing services is meeting the needs in accordance with Provincial Policing Standards and the Nova Scotia Police Act.

The Managing Auditor will provide advice, guidance and support to the policy development process within the Public Safety and Security Division, and will ensure their team holds both the goals of the department and public safety at the core of their work.

Primary Accountabilities

Plan, manage and lead engagements conducted by internal staff and external consultants. This includes developing audit objectives, scope, and criteria, conducting fieldwork, preparing reports and recommendations.

Supervise, schedule, coach, mentor, and provide feedback for work submitted by staff assigned to audits. Ensuring that projects are completed on a timely basis and add value to government operations.

Provide direction and recommendations that support risk management, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout government and within policing in Nova Scotia. Develop and maintain a network with interested parties (including senior government officials), peers, external groups, and other jurisdictions for sharing information related to best practices and emerging risks and issues.

Qualifications and Experience

Manager will lead projects and audit teams, foster client relationships and manage sensitive information. The Managing Auditor requires a relevant undergraduate degree. One or more of the following, an audit designation or relevant master\'s degree, will be considered an asset. A minimum four years of relevant audit experience is preferred. A combination of training and experience will be considered.

The following skills and experience would be considered an asset:

• A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation;
• A Certified Internal Auditor designation;
• Experience in conducting audits on a variety of topics.

In addition, you are a seasoned professional with demonstrated leadership qualities, including a commitment to employee engagement, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating a supportive and positive work culture. You possess strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written, and exercise discretion in handling confidential information. You possess knowledge of the application of culture, processes, business models and technologies of the internet-era in your work. You also excel in managing large projects or programs, multi-tasking, and in leading professional staff.

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.

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 training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

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.

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 12

Salary Range: $3,561.95 - $4,452.43 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.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

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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