Demo
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 28-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) works as a trusted partner to grow the population, develop our current and future workforce, and foster inclusive, safe and fair workplaces. This includes welcoming people from across Canada and the world, helping people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need, promoting safe work environments and helping employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities. We work together to create a future where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
The Corporate Policy and Services (CPS) Branch of LSI is the Department’s primary link with the broader government. The Branch helps ensure the Department aligns with, and adheres to, government policies, priorities, and processes, and in turn, supports government decision making.
The Research, Accountability and Intergovernmental Affairs Division of the CPS Branch works to enable informed decisions through collaborative partnerships, quality information, and expert analysis and advice that create the conditions for a dynamic and resilient labour market.
Are you seeking an opportunity to inform and influence government’s approach on a variety of labour related issues? Do you want to join a supportive and dedicated team working in a dynamic policy environment? Do you enjoy fostering collaborative networks, designing solutions to complex problems, and developing team members? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Manager with the Research, Accountability and Intergovernmental Affairs Division. We take a “people first” approach with our team and our work and strive to build relationships based on kindness, respect, and collaboration.
Reporting to the Director, the Manager will lead the Accountability and Intergovernmental Affairs unit within the Research, Accountability and Intergovernmental Affairs Division. This includes the provision of quality decision support services to department leadership, ensuring alignment with government priorities, and inspiring the best in team members. You will have a consultative and advisory role in the development of policies and programs from an intergovernmental perspective and development of departmental monitoring and reporting systems. The Manager will lead and support a high-performing team of analysts and manage the human resource and budget functions of the unit.
On the accountability side, this further includes managing various requests for data and information, the Department’s Accountability Report and Auditor General reporting, and developing tools and processes that enable a robust department-wide approach to communicating performance.
On the intergovernmental side, this further includes making strategic connections across various levels, departments and jurisdictions, representing the province on intergovernmental forums, and negotiating the development of provincial policy positions.
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelors’ degree plus several years of progressive experience in leading and engaging others and expertise in policy and data analysis or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.
As the ideal candidate you have proven experience convening and developing others, fostering evidence-based decision making, and influencing organizational change. You have demonstrated a high level of initiative and systems thinking, love of leadership and learning, and the ability to manage several priority initiatives concurrently, with a focus on continuous improvement. You take an active interest in understanding others’ perspectives, assessing alignment and mitigating risk, and have exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal). You are committed to growth and working in an environment that values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. You further have knowledge and experience with intergovernmental affairs; public sector accountability; and advising senior/executive leadership on complex issues. A general understanding of internal government processes and labour market issues, plus active engagement in intergovernmental forums are assets.
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.
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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.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 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: Benefits for government employees.
Most of your work is in a comfortable office environment, with the potential to work remotely up to two days/week.
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,687.15 - $4,608.93 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.
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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.