Job Description

Competition # : 43204Department: Labour, Skills and ImmigrationLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: TermUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b26-Jun-24 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) works as a trusted partner to grow the population, develop our current and future workforce, and foster inclusive, safe and fair workplaces. This includes welcoming people from across Canada and the world, helping people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need, promoting safe work environments and helping employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities. We work together to create a future where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency was created in 2014 to operate and steward a responsive and accessible trades training system for the province of Nova Scotia. We are committed to creating a system where all are welcome, supported in their learning, experience respect and inclusion throughout their journeys and achieve certification in their trade.About Our OpportunityAs the Program Specialist you will be responsible for administering the programs and services for the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.As the Program Specialist, you will carry out activities necessary to effectively fulfill the legislative obligations of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act and mandate of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications System as articulated in the Agency\xe2\x80\x99s operating charter. You will help build knowledge and awareness of the services provided by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. You will work collaboratively as a member of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team involving other divisions of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, and a broad range of stakeholders - other branches within the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration, other government departments, jurisdictions, training providers, and external stakeholders including industry and equity-deserving organizations and/or communities.This position reports to the Manager, Special Initiatives.Primary AccountabilitiesAs Program Specialist you will:

• Plan, design, maintain and evaluate funding program policies and procedures for financial incentive programs. This includes writing program policies, guidelines and operational processes and tools.
• Perform analysis of policy, programs, and delivery processes and develop recommendations for policy improvements and implement changes. This includes writing reports.
• Provide program administration services for a portfolio of financial incentive programs.
• Be knowledgeable in agreement management practices for individual and organizational funding agreements.
• Execute various financial transactions to initiate grant and/or funding payments.
• Engage with employers, apprentices, internal and external partners and deliver presentations and/or webinars on programs and services offered at NSAA.
• Provide various project management functions.
• Work closely with a team of professionals to ensure the successful administration and delivery of programs and services to our clients.
• Conduct other operational duties, as required, within the Special Initiatives Team and Program & Operations division.

Qualifications and ExperienceThis may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training or experience will be considered.As the ideal candidate you value and have a passion for equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of your work. You have previous experience working with the general public and have experience in a broad range of skills including program administration and agreement management, developing, and designing programs, writing policy and reports, project management and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. You possess effective and strong leadership skills and relationship building skills that allows you to develop and build productive relationships. You posses excellent communication skills (verbal and written), excellent presentation/facilitation skills. You bring creativity and ingenuity to your work.You have a high level of independent judgement, initiative, strong time management and decision-making skills, an ability to multi-task and handle and organize large workloads and the ability to prepare and execute plans and adapt as needed.You are proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Power-Point, Outlook etc.), scheduling and organizational skills. You have experience working in a fast-paced work environment with competing deadlines and experience interpreting and applying government acts, legislation and regulations and developing and implementing policies & procedures for programs.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. A vehicle and a valid drivers\xe2\x80\x99 license are required to fulfill the roles of this position.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: .Working Conditions

• Access to reliable transportation.
• May be required to work overtime on occasion.
• Some travel throughout the province will be required.

Additional InformationThis is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of March 31, 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 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.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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