Job Description

Competition # : 40072

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b11-Aug-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Maintenance Enforcement and Victim Services Division of the Department of Justice is responsible for providing support to victims of crime, including their families and children, including assistance with benefits owed to them through a maintenance support order and ensuring that there is improved access to these critical programs for vulnerable groups who need them.

We offer a range of services to help victims of crime, promote victims\xe2\x80\x99 rights and interests and advise government on issues relating to victims of crime; and work with justice partners and the community to develop policies and programs that address the needs of crime victims. We can help provide the victim, spouse, or relative with information, support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system. When criminal charges are laid, victims and family members can contact us directly for help. We provide the following programs: Provincial Victim Services Program, Child Victim/Witness Program, Criminal Injuries Counselling Program, Victim Impact Statement Program, Restitution Program, and the Sexual Offense Legal Representation Program.

For more information on the Department of Justice Victim Services please visit the following link:

About Our Opportunity

The Project Leader will work as part of the team within Victim Services Head Office under the direction of the Manager of Special Initiatives for Victims. The Project Leader is responsible for budget monitoring, contract management, communications and implementation of the project and project plans that impact(s) internal and external stakeholders and assist the Division in delivering its vision, mission, and mandate.

As the Project Leader you will be responsible for delivering project(s) according to an associated scope, timeline, and budget, including ongoing monitoring and reporting. You work with key internal and external partners and develop and/or deliver on a plan for significant change management and communications, with guidance from senior colleagues.

Primary Accountabilities

• Manages and delivers required outcomes for one or more projects.
• Manages and delivers public engagement sessions on sensitive topics with vulnerable Nova Scotians.
• Develops and delivers internal and external communications plans, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Identifies shortcomings and suggests improvement recommendations to existing processes, systems, and procedures.
• Delivers on the established outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with clients, contract service providers, and project team, while working within an established contract management plan.
• Ensures appropriate project management methodologies and best practice.
• Provides guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies in area of expertise.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you have a Bachelor\'s degree in a related discipline such as social sciences or project management with minimum 5 years of related significant experience in managing projects. Experience and knowledge in the area of sexual violence is a requirement. Experience working with intimate partner violence and/or gender-based violence is an asset. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

As Project Leader you will leverage your strong collaboration and relationship building skills to work effectively with justice partners, as well as with management, supervisory and technical staff. In doing so, you will build and cultivate trusting partnerships, applying the principles of a restorative approach. You are also result-oriented, capable of prioritizing and delegating high volumes of work under tight timelines. In addition, you exercise sound judgement in a continuously evolving and dynamic work environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in managing projects and deadlines; administration experience with legislation and policies; and excellent verbal and written skills, along with attention to detail in terms of reading and disseminating information.

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

Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

• A Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field and three years of related experience
• A two-year certificate/diploma in a related field plus seven years of related experience
• A one-year certificate/diploma in a related field plus eight years of related experience
• Nine years of experience working in a related field with no formal training

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

We offer you 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

• May be required to work overtime on occasion
• Normal office environment, modern, automated office
• Constant use of computer workstation and telephone for extended periods of time
• Frequent interruptions; high volume of work
• Must manage pressure in response to management and staff requests to meet deadlines
• Required to handle and process several tasks concurrently

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity based in Halifax with an anticipated end of Sept 1, 2024.

Some travel may be required to our offices in Truro and Cape Breton.

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: $2,543.38 - $3,091.70 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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