Policy Analyst
The Government of Nova ScotiaHALIFAX, NS, CACompetition # : 44555
Department : Justice
Location : HALIFAX
Type of Employment : Permanent
Union Status : Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date : 22-Nov-24 ( Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Justice’s Policy and Information Management division brings together an inter-related group of department functions dedicated to the creation, coordination, analysis, sharing, accuracy, storage, and business use of information. The division’s support to the department includes : providing department-wide policy analysis and advice; research and analytics; business planning services; Federal / Provincial / Territorial relations; legislative support; managing the department’s records management program (central registry); and, supporting the department’s facility and accommodation requirements.
For more information on the Department of Justice please visit our website here .
About Our Opportunity
In this role, you will report to the Director, Legislation, Policy & Federal / Provincial / Territorial (FPT) Relations and will be accountable to undertake a variety of policy coordination and development functions. You will be engaged in providing advice to senior management on justice policy development, implementation, review, and interpretation; researching and analyzing justice trends and emerging policy issues; identifying and assessing justice policy impacts and recommending appropriate courses of action and leading and / or advising on program evaluation.
Primary Accountabilities
In this role, you will work closely with all Divisions, FPT partners, and a number of Agencies, Boards and Commissions affiliated with the Department. A few of your key responsibilities will include :
- Leading the coordination of key divisional functions related to legislation, FPT relations and departmental correspondence.
- Drafting and preparing briefing notes, report and recommendations, and ministerial appointment forms for the successful appointments to agencies, boards, and commissions.
- Researching and conducting statistical analysis related to a range of issues related to agencies, boards, and commissions.
- Providing analysis of policy options and presenting summaries, recommendations, and reports on a variety of complex issues, programs, and services.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials and advising senior leadership.
- Contributing to the formulation of policy and program recommendations and solutions based on your research and analysis.
Qualifications and Experience
You hold a university degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., public administration, law or the social sciences, in addition to several years of research and policy experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience maybe considered.
Experience in coordination and planning, working with multi-disciplinary teams, conducting research and analysis, and advanced computer skills are essential to this role. Strong organizational and administrative skills are essential skills as you will be expected to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments. You must also possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to establish productive relationships with representatives of non-governmental and governmental organizations (both interdepartmentally and interjurisdictionally). This role also requires ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, and able to follow-up proactively and address issues as they arise.
The following will be considered assets for this position :
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 : written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status, 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 .
Working Conditions
Additional Information
This is a permanent employment opportunity in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
What We Offer
Pay Grade : EC 10
Salary Range : $3,047.22 - $3,809.04 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