Job Description

Competition # : 43080Department: Health Professionals RecruitLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: TermUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date: 13-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe role of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) is to put a laser focus on the collective efforts of government and other organizations that help bring healthcare professionals to Nova Scotia and help them to put down roots in our communities.Our work is significant in terms of importance and scope. It is work we cannot do alone, and we work with a broad range of partners to understand what is working well and where we can make things better. Collaboration is not just a buzzword here.We work as one system to recruit and retain the health workforce today, while working with our academic partners to grow future leaders and redesign the system for future needs.Our team at the Office of Healthcare Professionals recruitment is small but mighty. Whether it\'s driving policy changes or working with our partners to boost capacity, we will continue to evolve and think about our impact. We\'re developing long term strategy while maintaining focus on action and demonstrating results.About Our OpportunityAre you passionate about Nova Scotia being a top choice for healthcare professionals?Are you excited by government\'s commitment to health system transformation?Are you a leader and a champion of change? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration with partners is critical?Do you like to roll up your sleeves and get things done?If you answer yes to these questions, then we would like to invite you to read further.As Project Manager you will join a team that is accountable for leadership and oversight, implementation and evaluation of the Community Fund Program and the retention strategy for all healthcare professionals in Nova Scotia. This position is required to work collaboratively with a range of community and health system partners. Reporting to the Project Executive Lead, the Project Manager is an integral member of the recruitment and retention team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading the Community Fund Program and providing consultation and guidance to members of the team and our clients around the retention of healthcare workers.Primary AccountabilitiesKey responsibilities include:

• Accountable for leadership and oversight of programs related to recruitment and retention for all healthcare professionals.
• Leads and provides functional direction and strategic advice to staff in various working groups, both within the Office and collaboratively with staff from other departments, and external partners at it relates to the Community Fund Program and other retention strategies.
• Works on sensitive, high-profile issues that affect all citizens and communities. There is a responsibility of this role to sustain partnerships across various levels of government, the health authorities, entities that play roles in retention of healthcare professionals, and communities.
• Leads the planning and development of briefing materials, cabinet submissions, corporate documents, and presentations through the preparation of thoughtful research, analysis, and recommendations.
• Responsible for event planning and budget management for community engagement sessions, such as the yearly community fund conference.
• Monitors the planning and project management of retention initiatives to ensure our partners, including but not limited to the NSHA/IWK and community partners, execute in accordance with the approved plans, outcome frameworks, strategic plans, business plans and policy guidelines where they exist. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with partners and others within the Office.
• Provides functional leadership and strategic advice to the policy and research staff to engage in relevant research/identification of best practices, and evidence-based analyses.
• In concert with the senior leadership team, reviews and provides input, including recommendations for approval and/or revisions of plans and strategies related to retention of healthcare professionals provided by departments, health system and community partners.

Qualifications and ExperienceThis may be the right opportunity for you if you are a collaborative leader with extensive partnership and relationship building skills, with a bachelor\'s degree in a related field (i.e., social science, public administration, health administration, business/commerce) and several years of progressive experience in strategy and policy development, reporting, budget management, partner development, and program evaluation.You have experience developing strategies and frameworks; providing recommendations and solutions to policies, problems, and required changes by developing new approaches based on constructive thinking, innovation, evaluation, and broad consultation. You have experience in leading projects from initiation to implementation. Ability to manage confidential issues with the highest level of professionalism is required. Experience working with communities is an asset. Valid drivers license is required.As a successful Project Manager, you will:

• Have a high degree of cultural awareness and proficiency including demonstrated experience working with, and across communities.
• Have a strategic orientation in leading large corporate horizontal initiatives from start to finish.
• Work well under pressure and leverage the experience and expertise of team members and system partners in problem solving, undertaking innovative strategies and approaches to arrive at quality, sustainable solutions.
• Be adept at synthesizing information from a variety of sources and taking into consideration competing interests when providing analysis and recommendations.
• Have a clear communication style and ability to influence key clients and partners.

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.Please follow for more information.We will assess the above qualifications and capabilities using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered.Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsThe 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 ConditionsWork is conducted within an office environment.Travel within the province will be required.Additional InformationThis is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of March 31, 2026. The appointment status (\'term\', \'temporary\' or \'casual\') 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: EC 11Salary Range: $3,351.92 - $4,189.95 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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