Job Description

Competition # : 37563

Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b1/6/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Information Access and Privacy (IAP) Services vision is \xe2\x80\x9ca trusted voice to drive access by default and privacy by design.\xe2\x80\x9d We are a unique unit within Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services that supports innovative services through information access and privacy policy, practices, and resources for government. We foster a culture where the public is informed, privacy is protected, and government is accountable.

Our team provides expert advice and professional guidance by balancing the right of access to information with the right to privacy. We promote corporate accountability through leadership, expertise and advice on legislation, policy, standards and best practices regarding information access and privacy to our clients. We are on the lookout for talented people who will share our vision and values in providing quality support

About Our Opportunity

As a member of the Privacy Program Team, reporting to the Manager, Privacy Program, you will be part of the development and implementation of a comprehensive privacy program for government. You will fill a key role in the implementation of the Corporate Privacy Framework to ensure that privacy is integrated across government.

Primary Accountabilities

• responsible for researching, planning, developing, and evaluating program control, procedures, guidelines, and processes that support a robust Corporate Privacy Program.
• undertake research, analysis, and development of policy options, including literature searches, consultations with other jurisdictions and general research on global policy issues.
• monitors media and other news sources to ensure timely identification of privacy issues.
• position IAP Services as a leader on privacy matters by putting forth research and options that are current and innovative in a dynamic and ever-changing technology environment.
• support the development of privacy impact assessments, information sharing agreements and research agreements specifically in the areas of legislative compliance.
• collaborate with team members and client departments to develop processes and procedures that are current and innovative and are responsive to client needs.
• initiate, lead and participate in meetings, conference calls, etc... relating to analyses and development of privacy related policies and other supporting documents
• prepare communications, briefing notes, correspondence, and training materials on privacy issues

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you have a bachelor\'s degree preferably in public administration or information management and 5 year\'s related experience; or master\'s degree and 3 year\'s related experience. Other acceptable equivalents may be considered.

Your resume must clearly demonstrate the following:

• knowledge of privacy legislation and policy frameworks within the Nova Scotia government as well as other relevant legislation at the provincial, federal and international levels
• analytical, research and critical thinking skills to resolve complex issues, identify options and make recommendations.
• you understand policy development to participate in the development of options and strategies for privacy protection.
• you can prepare comprehensive reports, options analysis, briefing materials and presentations that propose responses on privacy issues.
• you have a knowledge of information technology concepts and processes (such as mobility, cloud computing, digital services, etc..) that impact on the protection of personal information.
• you have excellent people skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization to gain support.
• excellent writing skills to create procedures, guidelines, and other written documentation
• a strong client service orientation.
• you are well organized, flexible, and adaptable to ever changing priorities.
• you are self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative, and ability to manage projects to ensure they are completed on time
• the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within and lead cross-functional teams

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

Additional Information

Please note, this is expected to be a Term status position with an end date of March 31, 2024; however, the position status (\xe2\x80\x9cterm\xe2\x80\x9d, \xe2\x80\x9ctemporary\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9ccasual\xe2\x80\x9d) 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 13

Salary Range: $2,469.30 - $3,001.65 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.

Government of Nova Scotia