Job Description

Competition # : 40515

Department: Seniors and Long-Term Care

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 06-Oct-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Seniors and Long-term Care (SLTC) offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. The Department uses innovation in how we plan, fund, legislate and monitor service delivery across the sector. To achieve this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace challenge and can make a difference.

About Our Opportunity

Our Mandate at Seniors and Long-term Care includes the renovation and construction of 3500 new single Long-term Care bedrooms, development and management of the Long-term Care Infrastructure Renewal Plan and supporting aging LTC infrastructure. The Mandate includes a Program to develop 34 facilities across the province, totalling nearly 3 million square feet and the work includes the support of operating facilities in maintaining safe, healthy fit for purpose LTC facilities. We are looking for two Program Manager(s) to help lead these programs. Reporting to Leadership, these positions will be responsible for the management of core deliverables that guide the projects within the Program and lead communications within a multi-discipline internal team as well as external project leaders. The Program Manager will be required to advance the goals of the department through tracking of project and program level data, identifying and executing improvements based on this evidence.

Primary Accountabilities

Reporting to the SLTC Infrastructure Project Executive, you will lead review of complex project submissions and communicate level of compliance with core deliverables for new infrastructure projects and communicate and manage compliance with building standards and associated funding programs that help facilitate maintenance of the existing LTC infrastructure across the province. As a Program Manager of this important work, you may be responsible for comprehensive reviews of submissions against SLTC Facility Design Requirements Manual and Facility Development Approval Process as well as technical reviews of building systems, land acquisition requirements, and review of submitted project budgets and schedules. You will lead internal working groups, gather and compile information and create formal written correspondence to internal and external project leaders, with whom you will meet regularly to for reporting and to gather status updates. The internal team will consist of Senior Financial, Licensing and Service Delivery experts, who will look to you for leadership on building construction and maintenance, and to provide consistent leadership with complex project development issues. Your work will include maintenance and utilization of data collection and synthesizing for use by the internal team. Creation of reports, dash boards and reporting to Senior Leadership will be required. Travel to construction sites may be required, and knowledge and experience with site activities, construction site safety, safe building design standards, understanding building development progress and ability to report on these activities will be essential.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate you have a bachelor\'s degree in Planning or Building Science such as Engineering or Architecture and have a minimum 6 years experience working in the design or construction field, or equivalent education and experience.

In addition to the above, you also possess the following experience:

• You have sound judgement and good interpersonal skills.
• You have an ability to achieve results while working independently.
• You communicate well through written, graphic and verbal formats.
• You have strong technical skills in building design and construction and use programs for data collection, analysis and reporting.
• You have proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams and an ability to achieve consensus with diverse opinions to support Department mandates and goals.

The following will be considered assets:

• Experience with and knowledge of building codes and commonly used design standards.
• Experience working in the health care system.
• Familiarity with MSProject and database management software including MS Suite programs.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

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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. Click to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

This role is based in a comfortable office environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may also be required to travel independently within the province.

Additional Information

Travel throughout the province for work may be required. A valid driver\'s license would be an asset.

Emergency Fist Aid training is required, you must possess or be willing to complete Emergency First Aid training.

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.

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.

Pay Grade: EC 11

Salary Range: $3,238.10 - $4,047.67 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.

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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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