Job Description

Competition # : 41464

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 24-Jan-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of our province\'s natural resources. The Policy & Corporate Services Branch provides enabling services to these program areas. As part of this Branch, the Strategic Policy and Planning Division is a dynamic team that works in a fast-paced environment to lead the development and renewal of policy, regulations and legislation, the Department\'s business planning and accountability processes, and various inter-departmental and inter-governmental issues.

About Our Opportunity

The Strategic Policy and Planning Division of the Policy & Corporate Services Branch is looking for an experienced policy leader to join our team as a Senior Corporate Strategist. You will play an instrumental role in driving major policy initiatives in the Department supporting Government priorities. As an experienced policy leader, the Senior Corporate Strategist will contribute strong analytical, partnering and communication skills, and energy and initiative to our strategic policy and planning work.

Primary Accountabilities

As a Senior Corporate Strategist, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing policy leadership to support the department\'s programs and operations, strategic initiatives, business planning, and issues management;
• Leading - from start to finish - a variety of complex policy projects, including conducting research and developing innovative solutions for complex policy decisions;
• Working collaboratively with staff in the department\'s programs and operations and with external stakeholders to provide a broad perspective to shape and influence programs, policies, procedures, Acts and regulations related to the department\'s work; and
• Providing leadership within the division to develop long-term strategic plans to address critical issues, contribute to planning the Department\'s legislative agenda, lead the preparation of briefing materials, and coordinate department-level responses.

About You

You have a bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field, plus several years of related progressive experience. An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

With a proven track record in your ability to conduct comprehensive research, analysis, measurement and evaluation of complex policy issues to formulate strategic advice to senior leadership.

You are a highly skilled communicator with experience in developing and communicating innovative solutions, options and recommendations on strategic issues to advise senior management decisions.

You have experience leading large, horizontal projects or policy initiatives (e.g., legislative/regulatory processes, departmental policy initiatives, and/or consultations) with multiple internal and external partners and interest groups.

A demonstrated history in your ability to exercise sound judgement and build strong relationships with clients, including senior management, and other stakeholders.

You have strong knowledge of public policy and a broad understanding of the multi-disciplinary issues facing the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables.

The following criteria will be considered assets:

• Knowledge of the Department\'s shift to ecological forestry, and related commitments in the Government Response to the Independent Review of Forest Practices in Nova Scotia

• Training and experience in project management; and

• Training and experience coordinating public or stakeholder consultations or events, and/or facilitation.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Outcome Focus, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

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

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 is conducted in a comfortable office setting with opportunity to move about.
High concentration of visual demands for proof reading and entering work, giving close attention to detail.
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.

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 11

Salary Range: $3,238.10 - $4,047.67 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.

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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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