Research & Statistical Officer 3

Competition # : 49592

Department: Service Nova Scotia

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 21-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality and business in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Our vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Vital Statistics, the Research and Statistical Officer 3 leads specialized and complex statistical research and program analysis resulting in the development of outcome evaluation frameworks, and policy and program options. The position ensures the department has reliable and relevant data, research and evaluation information to inform the department’s strategic policy and program objectives.

Primary Accountabilities

• Formulates policy and program recommendations and solutions based on research and analysis. Determines and designs research approach, including methodologies, stakeholder consultations and surveys.
• Provides analysis of policy options and presents summaries, analysis, recommendations and reports on a variety of complex issues, programs, and services. Prepares reports, presentations, briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Determines data requirements and design collection procedures to gather and analyze data, ensuring accurate and privacy compliant collection, storage, access and retrieval. Supports policy and program review through statistical analysis.
• Leads the design of performance and system outcome measures, accountability reports and key performance indicators.
• Designs and leads program evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you will have a Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years related experience equivalent. An example of an equivalency would include a master's degree and three (3) years of experience.

In addition, you hold for following skills/competencies:

• A good working knowledge of statistics as well as proficiency with computer software such as word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and database applications is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required.
• The successful candidate will be highly motivated; have demonstrated experience in prioritizing multiple projects, the ability to meet stringent deadlines and be able to work both independently and as a functional team member.
• You must be willing to do the job with the highest priority and be extremely flexible when these priorities are rearranged.
• You must be able to work cooperatively in a team setting by contributing to team goals and the goals and objectives of the Vital Statistics program.
• Experience delivering presentations to data users and other stakeholders including senior leadership is required.

The following will be considered assets:

• Knowledge of ICD medical coding and Cognos reporting software.
• Knowledge of the Vital Statistics legislation and computer systems.
• Bilingual ability in French and English.

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

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Equivalent experience and training include, but is not limited to:

• A minimum of nine (9) years of related experience
• A related college diploma plus seven (7) years of related experience

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 term position with a projected end date of November 30, 2027. Note that the status of the position (term/temp) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate and the overall duration of the position in alignment with the terms of 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.