Job Description

Competition # : 39450

Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b6/23/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality 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.

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About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Director of Corporate Development, the Workplace Safety and Business Continuity Coordinator works with management and staff across the province to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for the Department of Service Nova Scotia (SNS). The Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for the department in accordance with the requirements of the OHS Act and Regulations. They are also responsible for coordinating the department\'s emergency preparedness, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. The Coordinator is responsible for providing specialized and/or administrative and supervisory work in developing and operationalizing specific government BCM programs. They administer and supervise investigation of incidents in accordance with departmental policies and government legislation. Develops and implements plans, and is responsible for delivery of both the OHS and BCM programs on a tactical & operational level throughout the province. Their efforts build respectful relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders through demonstrated expertise, ethical behaviour and integrity. This work contributes to a positive work culture with regards to employee health and safety, job satisfaction and engagement.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor\'s Degree and 5 years related experience managing an OH&S and/or BCM program and/or equivalent training and experience in either and or both fields is expected. Candidates must be highly cognizant of the health and safety issues of the staff\'s particular work environment and be able to establish credibility within the organization to effect successful behavioural and procedural change in the workplace that will protect workers. Registration as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is considered an asset. They must also be able to prepare the organization to continue to operate its critical business functions in times of crisis. They will lead the recovery effort when things return to what may be a new normal.

The incumbent is a generalist in the field of occupational health and safety and business continuity planning with a demonstrated ability to administer programs in occupational health, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and security. Requirements include strong interpersonal, communications (verbal and written), negotiation and advocacy skills as well as strong judgement and analytical skills. Must be a team player with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all key stakeholders.

A drivers license is required. Bilingual ability in both French & English would be considered an asset.

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.

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 13

Salary Range: $2,543.38 - $3,091.70 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.

Government of Nova Scotia