Job Description

Req ID:

210889

Location:

Central

Zone,

Home Work Site FT (5 days/week)

Department:

GC Policy NSHA

Type of Employment:

Temporary

Hourly FT long-assignment

(

100%

) x

1

Management/Non Union

P

osition

Posting Closing Date:

9-Oct-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.



Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

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Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Strategic Development, the Policy Lead's role is to facilitate and accelerate the integration of policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols to support readiness for the OPOR go live across all four zones.



The Policy Lead is accountable for leading Policy development as per the Nova Scotia Health Policy Framework and governing policy, working in close alignment with other members of the Policy Office to ensure alignment of policy direction.



The Policy Lead serves as the Subject Matter Expert and main point of contact for policy matters within OPOR and is responsible for facilitating the development, review, maintenance, and distribution of OPOR-related policies and associated processes as well as alignment of these policies with standards across relevant health sectors.



The Policy Lead provides support to OPOR senior leadership to ensure sponsored policies and associated processes support the mission, vision and values of the organization and are not in conflict with existing professional and organizational bylaws, rules and regulations, as well as other policies and procedures. The Policy Lead is accountable for managing NSH's Policy Management System as well as day-to-day operations, employee orientation and overseeing updates of same.



The Policy Lead is accountable to lead on-going education of employees both in the realm of policy development and writing as well as in the design and use of the NSH policy and procedure system, both hard copy and electronic.

This position utilizes a hybrid workplace model that combines working from home with working onsite. Candidates can live and work from anywhere in the Central Zone, with travel required only as necessary.

About You

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We would love to hear from you if you have the following:



Baccalaureate degree in a related field required Masters' Degree in Business, Health Services Administration, Public Administration, Library Services or related field preferred Three years of recent, relevant experience required Previous experience in document research, development and project work Previous experience in facilitating and leading groups in a virtual environment Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including team building, negotiation, and conflict management in a multidisciplinary setting Knowledge and/or experience in Health Care an asset Project management training and experience Demonstrates a strong commitment to the principles of health equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility Knowledge of OP3 an asset Knowledge of document control, content management principles Exceptional computer skills with advanced training in various computer applications including Power Point, spreadsheets, databases, email, internet and standard MS office applications Must have access to a reliable form of transportation, occasional travel maybe required Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred


Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

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Long, full-time assignment, 75 hrs bi-weekly Approximately 18 months duration (subject to change) Travel required, must have access to a reliable form of transportation

Compensation and Benefits

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$38.36 - $47.95 Hourly



Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.