Job Description

Competition # : 43145Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & HeritageLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: TermUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 25-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsNova Scotia\'s culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.About Our OpportunityAs a member of Community Supports and Infrastructure, you are part of a team that helps to improve the quality of life of all Nova Scotians by ensuring they have access to cultural programing,
local food, and community facilities.You will plan, develop, evaluate, and monitor funding programs that support investments in the areas listed above. Using data from grant applications and reports, you will gather, summarize, and present information on community assets and program outputs. You will also create specialized reports such as year-end summaries and respond to requests from various stakeholders for information about programs and services. This data will also be used to map community assets throughout the province which will be used to ensure effective use of provincial funding and resources. You will analyse and provide program recommendations and advice to management.You will be provided a degree of independence in how you present this data. If you enjoy being creative and thinking outside the box, this position may be for you.Qualifications and ExperienceYou bring with you a Bachelors\' degree plus 5 years related experience in areas such as data management and research, community development, and funding program administration.A vital requirement is embracing the value of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of your work. You exercise tact, diplomacy and sound judgement and appreciate the value of relationship building. You possess exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. You are self-directed, take initiative, and value creativity in a team environment. You have sound experience using Microsoft programs, especially Excel.If you adapt to change with confidence, and thrive from generating new methods for continuous improvement, this position may be for you.Assets for this role include,

• SAP and grants management systems experience
• experience using Acrobat Adobe Pro
• understanding of the principals of community development
• experience presenting information in a variety of formats

EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .Additional InformationYou may be required to travel, and you must posses a valid Nova Scotia driver\'s licence.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 13Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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.Current government employees may access this posting through the link below: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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