Job Description

Competition # : 39662

Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 7/7/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality and business in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Our vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.

At Business and Consumer Services, we administer modern legislation that balances economic growth with the protection of the public interest. We strive to create a place where consumers make informed decisions in a trusted marketplace and our programs provide balance in protecting citizens and ease of compliance for businesses. We are the centre of excellence for research and policy for programs within Service Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

The Legislation and Policy team plays a key role in modernizing legislation and policy frameworks to meet the needs of Nova Scotia consumers and businesses. Reporting to the Director of Legislation and Policy, the Senior Policy Analyst (SPA) is responsible for providing advanced strategic analysis, research, planning, and leadership in support of Service Nova Scotia\'s legislative, regulatory and program mandates. As a subject matter expert, the SPA provides advice to senior government officials (Executive Director, Associate Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister) on a variety of complex and politically sensitive issues affecting citizens and businesses. The SPA also develops legislative, regulatory, policy, and process initiatives that are strategically aligned with government priorities; acts as deputy registrar under several consumer protection statutes; creates or coordinates the creation of high-quality briefing materials and Executive Council submissions; guides junior policy professionals; and provides key policy support across all SNS\'s divisions.

Primary Accountabilities

Your responsibilities as a Senior Policy Analyst will include:

• Conducts comprehensive research, analysis, measurement and evaluation of complex issues to provide expert strategic advice to senior officials, Treasury Board, and Executive Council. Working within tight timeframes and approval processes, the SPA is responsible for developing and reviewing a wide range of deliverables, including reports, presentations, briefing notes, submissions and other materials.
• Work with the Business and Consumer Services Division to develop, formulate and administer consumer marketplace policy, including recommendations for policies, legislative and regulatory changes, consultations, and compliance. The SPA conducts policy reviews on topics that are politically sensitive, controversial, often incomplete, and involve multiple interest holders from professional, multi-disciplinary, consumer or business environments.
• Develop and sustain relationships with key internal and external partners. Build strong relationships with business and regulatory interest holders and actively develop relevant interjurisdictional relationships relevant to SNS\'s program and policy initiatives.
• Advances government and departmental strategic objectives through effective participation in business planning, document tracking, and accountability reporting.
• Responsible for initiating, developing and managing a wide range of policy projects that fit within SNS\'s broader legislative and program framework.
• Models and promotes a healthy and respectful workplace environment, positive performance, leadership competencies and civil service values.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will be an experienced policy professional with a post-secondary degree in a related discipline (for example, economics, public or business administration, policy, law) and at least several years of relevant experience in a policy role. A Master\'s degree would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

As the successful candidate, you will have demonstrated abilities as a team player and collaborative leader. You have excellent relationship skills and demonstrated experience successfully communicating at various levels within an organization (both verbal and written). You possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You have experience in project management, leading multi-disciplinary teams and conducting in-depth policy research and analysis. You must be able to conceptualize and articulate alternative solutions to problems, analyse policy alternatives and interest holder input and arrive at one or more recommended solutions. You possess excellent organizational and planning skills. You exercise sound judgment, even under pressure. You are familiar with legislation, have significant experience in research and policy development, and are proficient in MS-Office applications.

Assets considered for the role include:

• A demonstrated progression of responsibilities in the policy field;
• Awareness of organizational approval processes and provincial government structure; and
• Knowledge or experience related to regulatory environments.

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.

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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.

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.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of June 30, 2024. The appointment status (\'term\', \'temporary\' or \'casual\') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

Please note: Candidates interested in this position may also be interested in being considered for another term opportunity within our team, currently posted (i.e., Competition # 39481 "Policy and Research Analyst"). Please visit the following link for further information; interested applicants must apply separately to each competition in order to be considered.

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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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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