Policy Analyst (Program Admin Officer 3)

Competition # : 49431

Department: Energy

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Temporary

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 10-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Energy supports the use and development of energy resources to help increase energy security, create jobs, grow the economy, and create social benefits. We help develop local, renewable energy and clean energy solutions to create new economic opportunities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save people money on their energy bills.

The Department promotes sustainable development and manages onshore and offshore energy resources through legislation, regulations, and cross-jurisdictional partnerships. Our work also includes marine and environmental science, energy storage solutions, geothermal, and environmental conservation and protection.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Policy Analyst to join our team. This is a key position within the Marine Renewables Division responsible for providing support to the Department's efforts to develop tidal and offshore wind energy resources. As the Policy Analyst, you will be responsible for administering programs and contributing to projects related to marine renewable energy.

The Policy Analyst is responsible for administering the Marine Renewable-energy Act and its regulations and the administration of the tidal energy license and permit program. They work collaboratively as a member of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team, and with other provincial partners and external stakeholders. This position also provides support in broader areas of marine renewable energy research and development.

Primary Accountabilities

The primary focuses of this position will be program administration, policy analysis, and research. The successful candidate will possess skills and experience in:

• Program administration, program delivery, and data management;
• Compliance Monitoring;
• Outreach, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement; and
• Research, analysis, and writing and reviewing reports and documents.

Daily work focuses on program administration, policy analysis, and research, and may include:

-Reviewing reports and managing data for compliance tracking and program analysis;

-Communication with research organizations, industry associations, and tidal energy licence and permit holders; and

-Jurisdictional scans and research to support advancing marine renewable energy programs and policies.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant work experience; or a master’s degree, or similar, along with 3 years of relevant work experience. Relevant experience can include program development and administration, policy analysis, grant funding, compliance monitoring, and/or research related to marine renewable energy or similar fields.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the province’s energy policies, targets, programs, and initiatives, especially those related to tidal energy resources. They will have strong skills in project management and program administration. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independent judgement and initiative and be able to develop concepts and communicate them effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Work experience related to the marine environment, technology innovation, or clean, renewable energy would be an asset. In addition to the above, this position will also require:

-The ability to manage and prioritise concurrent tasks within a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

-The ability to work independently and perform independent research and analysis;

-Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; and

-The ability to effectively engage with senior-level staff.

The above qualifications and competencies will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written assessments, 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 and union agreement, 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.

Additional Information

This is a temporary opportunity with an anticipated end date of Feb 5, 2027, with a possibility of extension. However, the position status (“term”, “temporary” or “casual”) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate and the overall duration of the position in alignment with the collective agreement.

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.
• Countless Career Paths.

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,805.63 - $3,410.48 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.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

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.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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.