Job Description

Competition: #40895

Salary: $3,091.70 - $3,631.17 Bi-Weekly / $80,384.20 - $94,410.42 Annually (PR 17)

Position Type: Full-Time (35/hrs per week), Temporary (Anticipated End Date March 31, 2024)

Benefits: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick/Family Leave, Health, Dental, and Defined Benefits Pension

Location: Halifax

Department: Cyber Security and Digital Solutions

Union Status: NSGEU-NSPG

Closing Date: December 7, 2023 @ 11:59PM Atlantic Time

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS (CSDS)

Welcome to the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions (CSDS), the guiding force behind digital transformation within the Government of Nova Scotia. Formerly known as the Nova Scotia Digital Service (NSDS) within the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (SNSIS), we have evolved into a standalone department with a focused mission.

At CSDS, we support government departments and partners in their digital transformation journeys. We don\'t just implement digital solutions; we navigate the complexities of digital transformation, modernizing outdated systems and ways of working. Our role is to ensure that digital services are user-centered, efficient, and make a real difference to Nova Scotians.

Our team is diverse and passionate, championing innovation and embracing the richness of multiple perspectives. We\'re not just an IT department; we\'re a community dedicated to enabling digital transformation and bolstering cybersecurity across the province.

Join us at CSDS as we shape the future of digital services in Nova Scotia,
and make a real difference to Nova Scotians

The Mission

Reporting to the Manager, Service Navigation, the Senior Business Analyst (CSO 4) serves as a subject matter expert in delivering service excellence through their strong business analyst skills.

Your Role & Its Impact

Your role is to lead planning, evaluation, and implementation activities to support our mandate of continuous service improvement. As a subject matter expert in business process re-engineering and continuous improvement, you will provide advanced strategic and professional analytical services for departmental program/business units within government. You will also act as a bridge between and across multidisciplinary teams to ensure our services meet defined technology solutions and business needs. This requires taking a leadership role in defining solutions and assisting with the implementation of business process improvement initiatives to realize program and operational savings, improved client service and attainment of strategic goals. As a team lead, you will also have the opportunity to coach, mentor and develop staff.

Who You Are & What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Computer Science plus minimum of 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 related experience.

• Alternative Qualification: Graduation from a recognized Information Technology Program or Business Analysis program plus minimum 5 years and 6 months related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on equivalencies must clearly demonstrate them in their application.

• Project Management & Business Analysis: You should have experience in project management methodologies and business analysis with a strong focus on continual service improvement and IT service delivery.

• Team Leadership & Adaptability: You must demonstrate that you can lead and mentor a dynamic, multidisciplinary team while managing competing priorities. You will be flexible and adaptable to ever changing priorities.

• Relationship Management: You must have demonstrated ability to proactively manage relationships with partners at all levels of the organization from both the provincial and health sectors.

• Problem Solving & Communication: You must demonstrate a high degree of logical problem-solving ability with well developed oral and written communication skills.

• Qualification Assets: ITIL certification, Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) are considered assets.

We recognize that everyone brings different skills and experiences to the table.

If you don\xe2\x80\x99t \xe2\x80\x9ccheck all the boxes\xe2\x80\x9d, we encourage you to apply anyway and tell us why you\xe2\x80\x99re the right fit for the job.

We value diversity of thought and believe that the best teams are those that bring together people with a range of experiences and perspectives.

Additional Information

This is a temporary employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2023.

Occasional travel within Nova Scotia may be required.

Benefits & Perks

At the CSDS with the Government of Nova Scotia, we are committed to providing a fulfilling work environment with numerous benefits and opportunities:

• Work-Life Balance: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with a 35-hour work week.

• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our defined benefits pension plan for a stable retirement.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy all national/civic holidays, 18 sick days, and family leave provisions.

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Accommodate your needs with various options for flexibility, such as hybrid schedules.

• Employee and Family Support: Access our Employee and Family Assistance Programs for resources and guidance.

• Support in Times of Need: Receive short- and long-term disability assistance when required.

• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Experience the power of collaboration as you engage with various government departments. Unlock a world of knowledge, expertise, and connections, contributing to the betterment of our province.

• Growth & Development: Open doors to professional growth within the CDSD and beyond. Explore diverse career paths in specialized areas such as digital service design, cybersecurity, enterprise risk, digital platform services, and mission IT.

• Lifelong Learning: Continuously expand your knowledge and skills through training and development programs.

• Professional Advancement: Immerse yourself in the government landscape and discover endless opportunities for learning, advancement, and making a meaningful impact.

Join the Department of Cyber Security & Digital Solutions and experience the benefits of a fulfilling career, supported by comprehensive perks, career development opportunities, and a diverse range of paths to explore within our department and across the government.

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,091.70 - $3,631.17 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