Job Description

Competition # : 36635

Department: Seniors and Long-Term Care

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 9/15/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority, the Department of Health and Wellness, training institutions, long-term care facilities and other sector leaders, we're committed to continually improving the support system for seniors and those requiring continued and long-term care.

In addition, the department supports the social and economic well-being of older adults ensuring policy formulation and effective decision-making as well as policy coherence across government departments as it relates to aging. The newly formed department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery for Nova Scotia's senior population. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to Director of Planning and Accountability of Long-Term Care, Research and Stat Officer 3 is responsible for the development of information and analytical tools and/or research to support evidence-informed decision making related to continuing care. This position is responsible is accountable for the monitoring of standards, outcomes and system performance across continuing care utilizing multiple datasets.

Primary Accountabilities

• Support departmental initiatives aimed at improving quality and performance by integrating multiple datasets, designing and implementing extract methodology, querying and performing qualitative and/or quantitative statistical analysis, then synthesizing the result into informative reports and graphs.
• Contribute to effective planning and oversight of Nova Scotia's health system by monitoring key indicators, advising on the correct interpretation of data analysis and maintaining standardized reporting for performance measurement and accountability.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a management and accountability framework by utilizing results-based management tools, processes and indicators that monitor, measure and assess risk, impact and progress of system performance.
• Analyze and synthesize trends, performance, comparative and complex analysis into concise and meaningful reports, presentations, and briefing material for senior leadership.
• Conceptualize methodologies and implement complex algorithms for extraction and analysis of large, complex and high-volume datasets related to strategic planning, service planning, program development and evaluation, or continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

As our Research and Statistical Officer, you have a bachelor's degree and five (5) years related experience in policy, program, and research, or equivalent

In addition:

• You have some experience in process documentation and preparing reports with complex technical data for users who are not subject matter experts. You will also have direct experience in multiple research methodologies and statistical analysis. Program evaluation experience will be considered an asset.
• A strong understanding and knowledge of the MS Office Suite including strong Excel skills, Visual Basic, Macro programming and presentation tools are required. You are also highly skilled in relational database management tools (such as SQL Server Management Studio) and structured query language (T-SQL, Stored Procedures).
• You are an analytical thinker, good communicator and are able to work well in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills will be pivotal in this role as you will need to maintain and forge stakeholder relationships. In addition, effective time management skills will be required.

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

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

• A completed Masters degree and 3 years of related experience

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Salary Information

PR 13

$2,469.30 - $3,001.65 - Bi-Weekly

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 offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. You will have daily contact with various internal and external stakeholders. The scope of this role requires strong abilities in multi-tasking, balancing multiple priorities, meeting frequent deadlines, and making time sensitive recommendations.

Additional Information

Please note, this is expected to be a Term status position with an end date of July 3, 2023; however, the position 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.
• An engaged workplace where we foster respect and recognition.
• Forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,469.30 - $3,001.65 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.