The Government of Nova Scotia
Location
Dartmouth, NS | Canada
Job description
Competition # : 42008
Department: Municipal Affairs and Housing
Location: DARTMOUTH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 13-Mar-24 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office works in collaboration with Nova Scotian Municipalities, other federal and provincial departments, and critical infrastructure partners to strengthen emergency preparedness through planning, training, and exercising. The Emergency Management Office is responsible for the prevention/mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from, emergencies affecting the Province of Nova Scotia.
We’re hiring a Senior Planning Officer who is passionate about shaping the future of policy impacting Emergency Management in Nova Scotia.
As the Senior Planning Officer, you will develop, implement, and evaluate emergency management policies. You will lead the evaluation and recommendations around emergency management policies for municipalities. You will make effective recommendations with a focus on strategic decision-making. You will lead a variety of complex policy projects impacting emergency management in Nova Scotia.
This position involves a large amount of writing and requires an exceptional ability to produce accurate, well-composed materials under tight timelines.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced and motivated policy professional who wants to make a difference in the public sector.
Your expertise and strategic advice will help drive meaningful change through comprehensive research and analysis. You can expect to
You’ve completed an undergraduate degree combined with six (6) years of related experience in communications, policy analysis, strategic planning, and project management or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
This position requires exceptional leadership abilities as well as in-depth knowledge of research methods, and analytical and organizational skills. Your ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams is essential as you engage in consultation with internal and external partners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are vital, along with presentation skills. You must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Skills in consultation, team building, and process facilitation are critical. You will be well-organized, and capable of managing change and competing priorities under tight deadlines.
A graduate degree in a relevant field, experience with government policy and planning, and project management certification are highly desirable assets.
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.
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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 here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.
This role is in a fast-paced decision-making environment. You may be working at your computer for extended periods of time.
You must have a valid drivers license and immediate access to reliable transportation, as required.
Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day, approximately 0830-1630.
You must be available to participate in the on-call Duty Officer stand-by rotation, and available to report for extended hours at the NSEMO Provincial Coordination Center in Dartmouth in the event of provincial emergencies.
Pay Grade: PR 17
Salary Range: $3,091.70 - $3,631.17 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 [email protected].
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