Job Description

Competition # : 41242

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b28-Dec-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation, and protection of energy, forests, geoscience, mines, minerals, provincial parks, wildlife resources, and the administration of the Province\'s crown lands. Together, we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management so that we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the Province.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Program Specialist to join our team. This is a key position within the Marine Renewable Energy and Clean Innovation Division responsible for providing support to the Department\'s efforts to develop clean energy resources, reduce Nova Scotia\'s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, create jobs, and transition to a low-carbon economy.

As the Program Specialist you will be responsible for administering the programs and services related to clean growth and marine renewable energy. As the Program Specialist, you will carry out activities necessary to effectively fulfill the legislative obligations of the Marine Renewable-energy Act and regulations and support the administration of the tidal energy licence and permit program. You will work collaboratively as a member of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team, other provincial partners, and external stakeholders. This position also provides substantive support in broader areas of research and development.

Primary Accountabilities

The primary focus of this position will be program development, delivery, administration, and evaluation of programs as well as policy analysis and research on marine renewable energy and clean innovation initiatives. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Program administration, program coordination, and database management
• Communication and presentation skills
• Experience in outreach, relationship building, community development and public engagement
• Skills in research, analysis and reporting to support programs or policies
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Daily work focuses on program delivery, communication with program participants, policy analysis and research including:

• Database management for compliance tracking and program analysis
• Communication with program participants including licence and permit holders
• Policy analysis, program development and program coordination
• Jurisdictional scans and research to support advancing marine renewable energy and clean innovation programs and policies.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field (such as Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Political Science, Economics, Business, etc.) and 3 years of related experience; or a or a Master of Resource and Environmental Management degree, or similar, along with 1 year of related work experience. Related experience can include program development and administration related to clean energy, marine renewables, renewable energy development, grant funding or similar fields.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate knowledge of national and provincial energy policy context and the province\xe2\x80\x99s clean energy strategies and funding programs. You will have strong skills in program management including program design and coordination, database and file management, and grant management. As the ideal candidate, you work with a high degree of independent judgement and initiative, with the ability to develop concepts and communicate effectively (written and verbally).

Relevant work experience in the environment, innovation, or natural resources areas (e.g., in policy, finance, and economic analysis) would be an asset.

In addition to the above, this position will also require:

In addition to the above you will:

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and the ability to engage effectively with senior decision makers.
• Have excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and presentation.
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for cultural differences, including a commitment to recognising diversity both between and within cultural groups.
• Be able to work independently and perform research and analysis; and
• The ability to manage and prioritise concurrent tasks within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examinations, standardised 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.
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Working Conditions

Some travel within Nova Scotia and occasionally to other provinces may be required.

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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