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Competition # : 42789Department: Labour, Skills and ImmigrationLocation: FlexibleType of Employment: TermUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b16-May-24 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for workplace safety, fire safety, pensions, apprenticeship, adult education, population growth and many other facets of everyday life.The Immigration and Population Growth Branch (IPG) of Labour Skills and Immigration (LSI) has a large mandate. We are responsible for attracting, integrating, and retaining newcomers to our province. The impact of our work is felt both on a macro level as we are helping businesses succeed and our population grow. We make daily decisions every day that change the lives of people choosing to make Nova Scotia home. A small but passionate team, we are continually evolving to ensure we are meeting the needs of the province. We help businesses success by finding the people they need, while helping our population grow.About Our OpportunityThe Senior Engagement Specialist is a key member of the Retention and Attraction unit. This position works closely with the Retention and Marketing team, including the community navigators to understand employer needs, attract the people they require and ensure those newcomers have access to services to supports that will support greater retention.
This position is responsible for the development of engagement strategies and sector plans to address labour shortages through international and national activity. This position is accountable for evaluating, monitoring and assessing the of effectiveness of programs and initiatives to better support employers and communities. This position manages complex partner consultations which may include the development of discussion papers and will be responsible for work required to inform provincial priorities and budgeting for population growth.The Senior Engagement Specialist will support the work of the work of the branch including Programs, Policy and Investigations and Compliance sitting on and/or leading various working groups and presenting to senior level leaders in a variety of sectors including universities, employers, sector councils and associations and other senior government officials in the federal and provincial governments. This includes leading project teams, providing research support or managing consultants.This position reports to the Manager of Marketing and Engagement.Qualifications and ExperienceTo be successful in this position, you hold a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in commerce, communications or marketing, and eight (8) years related experience; or related Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree and six (6) years related experience, including experience gathering, researching, and analyzing information; being part of and leading working groups; building strong relationships and developing and executing engagement strategies. You have gained expertise in interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines. You are proficient in various computer software programs such as Microsoft Suite. You display a passion for our purpose and our Province, with knowledge of government departments and organizations involved in population growth, citizenship and immigration. Objective decision making, as it pertains to the assessment of programs, is a must. Strong English speaking, writing, presenting, reading and oral comprehension skills are required for this position.The ability to speak French or other languages is an asset.An understanding of the Nova Scotia economic conditions, and our labour market priorities would be viewed as assets.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.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

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• May be required to travel within the Province, nationally or internationally.
• May be required to work overtime or after hours for events, on occasion

Additional InformationThis is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of December 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.This position is based in Halifax, however we will consider working from any Government of NS offices.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 17Salary Range: $3,107.16 - $3,649.33 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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