Job Description

Competition # : 37886

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b2/28/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Agriculture\'s mandate is the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia\'s rural and urban communities. Our vision is of a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We envision an industry recognized for its adaptable, collaborative business approach.

About Our Opportunity

Playing a lead role in planning, policy research, analysis, evaluation and document development, you will support the Department of Agriculture in the areas of policy, economic development, performance measurement and evaluation, and legislation.

Primary Accountabilities

You will spearhead the development of policy tools relating to key issues and opportunities affecting the agriculture industry. This will be done through your leadership of individual projects, cross-departmental teams, and participation in internal and external working groups.

The Senior Policy Analyst will collaborate with government departments and agencies, industry groups and associations to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programs and policies. You will develop reports, recommendations, ministerial briefings and Memoranda to Executive Council. You will also be responsible for providing policy advice, briefings, reports and presentations related to public policy.

As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will report to the Manager, Policy.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor\'s Degree in a related field (such as public administration, business, law, etc.) is required as well as six (6) years\' relevant experience; or an equivalent combination.

As the successful candidate, you will have experience in and knowledge of policy, program measurement and evaluation, and legislative development in a government environment. You will deal with complex processes, ideally through application of formal project management tools, as well as possess excellent interpersonal skills, which includes strong client service orientation and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Candidates must be able to communicate complex topics effectively in both written and oral forms; experience with public consultations would be an asset. This role will require you to be fully proficient in a Microsoft Office environment, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools. Key skills utilized in this position include thinking analytically; a client focus mindset; the ability to adapt and be flexible; effective communication and a drive for results.

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.

Additional Information

This position will require some travel within the province. This position maybe renewed if funding is available.

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 29, 2024. The appointment status (\'term\', \'temporary\' or \'casual\') 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 17

Salary Range: $3,001.65 - $3,525.41 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.

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