Province of Nova Scotia
Location
Halifax, NS | Canada
Job description
Competition # : 42204
Department: Municipal Affairs and Housing
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 20-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH) is dedicated to working with municipalities to build healthy, vibrant, and safe communities throughout Nova Scotia. DMAH provides programs, grants, and funding opportunities for municipalities and community groups. The Department also provides services and guidance to municipalities in many areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, policy and program development, and support for economic development through the management of the Regional Enterprise Network program.
The Executive Panel on Housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (Panel) was established in 2021 under the Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act (Act). The mandate of the Panel is to recommend and implement strategies aimed at helping accelerate an increase in the supply of all types of housing in the HRM.
Are you passionate about addressing the critical housing challenges faced by Nova Scotians?
Are you a serial collaborator, that thrives in a fast-paced environment? This may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Project Manager, Secretariat Operations. As the Project Manager, Secretariat Operations you will have an important and exciting role in supporting the ambitious mandate of the Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Reporting to the Executive Director, Housing Acceleration & Performance, you will lead projects, and collaborate with partners across governments and the private sector to drive important work forward.
As Project Manager, Secretariat Operations your primary accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):
You possess a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution plus several years of related experience, or an equivalent level of direct and relevant experience/education will be considered.
The successful candidate will have:
The following will be considered assets: experience in budget and financial management, experience in the housing sector, change management experience, public sector policy experience, and experience working with diverse communities.
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.
Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca)for more information.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: 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. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status 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 hereto learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
This role is based in a comfortable office environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may be required to travel to worksite locations.
You may also be eligible to participate in a hybrid work model, up to two-days a week working from home, to be discussed with your Manager upon hire.
Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. This role does entail a high volume of work which may require longer than normal working hours and overtime. Due to the multiple spheres of action and scope of responsibilities that this position requires, there is significant mental pressure, requiring your resilience.
This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2025.
Pay Grade:EC 11
Salary Range: $3,238.10 - $4,047.67 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 [email protected].
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