Job Description

Competition # : 43584
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: Multiple Locations
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 26-Jul-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Immigration and Population Growth is a division of Labour, Skills and Immigration. We are responsible for attracting, integrating, and retaining immigrants to our province, while educating employers about immigration pathways. The impact of our work is felt both on a macro level as we are helping businesses succeed and our population grow, as well as a micro level as we make 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.
About Our Opportunity
As the Community Navigator/Settlement Officer, you are a passionate champion of Nova Scotia and you will play a key role in the attraction and retention of newcomers to our Province.
You will be accountable for helping to grow Nova Scotia\'s population.You will support employers, generating awareness of Nova Scotia\'s immigration programs and making connections for newcomers in Halifax.
You will also play a critical role in the administration of Settlement programs in Nova Scotia, ensuring the long-term success and retention of newcomers.
Primary Accountabilities
As a Community Navigator/Settlement Officer, you:

• Research, analyze and verify information from a variety of sources. Interviewing clients, employers and consulting regularly with our partners both locally and abroad.
• Provide advice and information to clients, the general public, representatives, and stakeholders on behalf of Labour Skills and Immigration regarding our various programs;
• You liaise regularly with business, industry and community representatives on immigration matters.
• Manage and administer contribution agreements and grants with service providers and community groups in accordance with program policy as well as Federal government funding guidelines.
• Work closely settlement with service providers to identify and address gaps in services, implement programs and coordinate funding arrangements.
• Helps to plan, develop, negotiate, implement, and monitor contracts, sponsorships, and other financial support to funded service providers and community groups.

You will bring together partners, understanding opportunities and barriers to population growth, offering solutions.
You play an important role in identifying program integrity concerns and consulting with the program integrity unit. You will also provide input and feedback on policies, guidelines, directives, and operational processes.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this position, you hold an undergraduate degree in a related field such as communications, business, marketing or public administration, in addition to a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in working with partners and public, gathering, researching, and analyzing information. You have gained expertise in interpreting and applying legislation, programs, policies and guidelines. You also possess strong interviewing skills allowing you to engage and communicate effectively with diverse groups. You are proficient in various computer software programs such as Microsoft Suite and are proficient in using Excel and interpreting data and financial information. You display a passion for our purpose with your general knowledge of government departments and organizations involved in citizenship and immigration. Objective decision making, as it pertains to the assessment of applications, is a must. Strong English speaking, writing, reading and oral comprehension skills are required for this position.
Assets for this role include:

• An understanding of the Nova Scotia economic conditions, immigration programs and our labour market priorities would be viewed as assets.
• The ability to speak French or other language(s) would also be an asset.
• Experience using LaMPSS and administering and monitoring funding agreements.
• Experience in financial management of funding agreements

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written assignment, 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 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
Ability to travel in and outside Nova Scotia may be required.
Additional Information
This is currently a Term employment opportunity in the South Shore/Valley Region with an anticipated end date of December 22, 2025. The appointment status (\'term\', \'temporary\' or \'casual\') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
This competition is being used to create a Hiring Pool to fill current vacancies and future ones that may arise over the next several months. Opportunities may include Term/Temporary and/or Casual roles located across the province.
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 05 - PR 13
Salary Range: $1,844.97 - $3,107.16 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.