Job Description

Competition # : 40898

Department: Community Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b14-Nov-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The works collaboratively with government departments, agencies, academia, community groups, and women-serving organizations. It is responsible for operational and administrative support to transition houses, women\xe2\x80\x99s centers, the Nova Scotia Native Women\xe2\x80\x99s Association, and Alice House.

The Office leads Standing Together, Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s coordinated approach to preventing domestic violence. Our current priorities are: ensuring that women and their children are safe from gender-based violence; strengthening women\xe2\x80\x99s economic security; and encouraging women\xe2\x80\x99s participation in leadership.

About Our Opportunity

The Research and Statistical Officer leads specialized statistical research and program analysis to assist in developing a robust data gathering and analysis framework aligned to the National Gender Results Framework, and other data analysis.

Your research and expertise will ensure the Status of Women Office has reliable and relevant data, research, and evaluation information to inform for knowledge mobilization, and strategic policy and program objectives.

Primary Accountabilities

In this role, you will collaborate with government departments, various stakeholders, and jurisdictions to gather and coordinate information. You will achieve this by:

• Providing analysis of data pertinent to the Status of Women office\'s objectives, and presenting summaries, recommendations, and reports;
• Preparing reports, presentations, briefing materials for senior leadership;
• Determining data requirements and design collection procedures to gather and analyze data;
• Supporting policy and program review through statistical analysis;
• Assisting in the design and implementation of research approaches, including methodologies, stakeholder consultations and surveys; and
• Contributing to the formulation of policy and program recommendations and solutions based on research and analysis.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a completed a related bachelor\'s degree and five (5) years of related experience in policy, program, and research; or have completed a related master\'s degree and three (3) years of related experience.

As the ideal candidate you must have strong research, analytical and organizational skills. You are analytical in nature and can identify opportunities, determine program requirements, evaluate alternatives, and provide sound recommendations to senior management. You must be able to work and participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. This role also requires ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, and able to follow-up pro-actively and address issues as they arise. You must have excellent written and oral communications skills and presentation skills along with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.

Previous experience working within the gender-based violence sector is an important asset.

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

We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

• Completion of a 2-year diploma and seven (7) years related experience
• At least Nine (9) years related experience

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 offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of October 2, 2024. 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 13

Salary Range: $2,543.38 - $3,091.70 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.

Government of Nova Scotia