Job Description

Competition # : 39452

Department: Education & Early Childhood Development

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b6/23/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and child care and public education in the province by supporting children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Program Research and Innovation, the Program Policy Analyst will be responsible for the research, development, evaluation and monitoring of programs and policies within the Early Learning and Child Care division.

Primary Accountabilities

• Undertakes research, develops and analyses programs, policies, and internal processes, to make recommendations on issues, policies or programs that inform decision making by senior management.
• Works with the department\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Policy team to support the development of submissions to Executive Council and Finance and Treasury Board.
• Consults with key partners to ensure sound program and policy development in alignment with departmental priorities, government objectives, and needs of the sector.
• Provides advice on the development, implementation and administration of various programs, policies, and services, including developing briefing materials for senior executives.
• Collects, interprets, and analyzes information and data to identify trends and needs to evaluate, improve and report on program and process effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful applicant you are required to possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and seven (7) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research methods, coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the identification and analysis of program options, conducting jurisdictional scans, policy analysis, evaluation methodologies, and consultation with internal and external partners to inform decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills are required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• You work well independently and as part of a team, and you apply the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion to all areas of your work and will support your colleagues to do the same.
• Proficiency in standard office software applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong data collection, management, analysis and reporting skills.

Assets considered for this position:

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• Working knowledge of programs and services offered by the Early Learning and Child Care Branch, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and current legislation, regulations, and policies

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: 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

• Work in a comfortable office setting.
• Periodic travel to other locations within the province may be required, along with having a valid Nova Scotia driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
• Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of July 4, 2025. The appointment status (\xe2\x80\x98term\xe2\x80\x99, \xe2\x80\x98temporary\xe2\x80\x99 or \xe2\x80\x98casual\xe2\x80\x99) 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 15

Salary Range: $2,746.69 - $3,348.16 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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