Department: Labour and Advanced Education
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Closing Date: 5/19/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the Safety Branch of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, we are responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers’ safety through education, outreach, inspection and enforcement, equipment registration, permits, and licenses. Our staff of over 115 employees, located throughout Nova Scotia, do this by using the Pathways to Compliance to enhance compliance of provincially regulated employees, employers and contractors through setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.
About Our Opportunity
Are you interested in leading a dynamic team, leading policy analysis and development?
As the Policy Manager, you will be leading policy work of the Safety branch that will contribute to shaping and enhancing safety outcomes in Nova Scotia. You will develop policy options and recommendations on safety related matters for both Occupational Health & Safety and Technical Safety.
As the Manager of Policy, you will work closely with the Operational Managers and Directors in the Safety Branch and lead, promote, and support effective policy analysis, evaluation, and implementation. You will lead the integration of policy into business planning and establishing priorities in consultation with branch leadership. You will be involved in engagements related to safety related policy initiatives.
The Manager of Policy reports to the Executive Director, Strategic Planning and Accountability.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Manager responsibilities include:
Developing and ensuring effective management of a team of professional staff responsible for providing information, policy options, analysis and evidence – based advice on a broad range of issues to Senior Management, resulting in professional policy documentation and recommendations.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this role you have a post-secondary degree in a related discipline with several years of experience in senior policy roles, as well as possessing experience in supervision or management, an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
You are a demonstrated team player and collaborative leader with exceptional planning and relationship competency, capable of prioritizing and delegating high level work under tight timelines and you possess sound judgement under pressure. You are known to be organized and flexible, with the ability to motivate and manage resources.
You have exceptional facilitation skills. You also have experience in effectively and efficiently delivering on corporate change initiatives and projects. You are a proven leader in introducing and implementing change.
Assets considered for this role include:
Experience in project management
Experience working in government policy environment
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using on or more of the following tools: oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Decisiveness, Strategic Orientation, Developing Others, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness and Personal Impact, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. 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.
Additional Information
Please note, this is expected to be a term status position with an end date of May 15, 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.
Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.
Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,368.38 – $4,220.16 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.
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 [email protected].
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