Job Description

Competition # : 38450

Department: Community Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b4/20/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (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 Policy Analyst supporting our new Homelessness Program. Are you seeking your next opportunity where you can make a big impact in this sector?

In this critical role you will directly impact the strategic direction and decision making of the department by coordinating strategic and corporate initiatives, such as business planning, accountability reporting and policy analysis. This role is critical in ensuring government is tracking and measuring progress made over time, and for proactively identifying emerging trends.

As the Analyst, you will design and implement evaluation frameworks and outcomes reporting as well as provide necessary data and tracking, including trends and analysis, of homelessness statistics.

Primary Accountabilities

You are the subject matter expertise in relation to various comprehensive, multifaceted research and analysis centered around the Homelessness sector. You have a number a key responsibilities including:

• Conducting and implementing thorough research and strategic analysis
• Coordinating the overall research and planning function within the division in research projects; preparation/co-ordination of documentation related to policy planning, business planning and organizational change.
• Providing policy analysis, advice, and recommendations to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Developing briefing notes and reports for the Minister and senior management.
• Furthering linkages and relationships that drive strategy, innovation and best practice within the Department and our partners.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a bachelor\'s degree in plus seven (7) years related experience with policy, research, and analysis; or a related master\'s degree and five (5) years\' experience.

This role is used to inform the department\'s strategic policy and program objectives including a new

supportive housing approach, prevention strategy, shelter standards, sector wage standards, etc. As such, this position requires a significant understanding and experience in research methods, both quantitative and qualitative, and the ability to develop performance and system outcome measures, accountability reports and key performance indicators. In addition, you have excellent written and oral communications skills and presentation skills. Your ability to think strategically and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams is essential as you engage in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.

You are known as an innovator who is up-to-date on industry trends and best practices. You are analytical, and must be proficient with Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (or equivalent). Sound knowledge of government\'s business planning process is an asset. An understanding of the challenges, barriers and opportunities facing Nova Scotians experiencing poverty and/or persons experiencing homelessness is an asset,

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. Equivalencies may include:

• A completed 2-year diploma and nine (9) years of related experience
• Eleven (11) years experience in the absence of education

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

Working Conditions

Most of your work is spent located in a comfortable office environment. Occasional travel is required throughout the province.

Additional Information

This is a Term opportunity with an anticipated end date of February 28, 2025. The appointment status (\'term\', \'temporary\' or \'casual\') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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: PR 15

Salary Range: $2,746.69 - $3,348.16 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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