Opportunities Disability Support Program Officer (Program Administration Officer 3)

Competition # : 47916

Department : Opportunities and Social Development

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Term

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 19-Feb-26(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

About Us

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD) we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW) Employment Support Services (ESS) Income Assistance (IA) Homelessness and Supportive Housing and the Disability Support Program (DSP).

The Disability Support Program (DSP) is committed to fostering innovative ways to empower individuals with disabilities to pursue their vision of a fulfilling life. We are on a journey to implement international best practices that uphold human rights and choice to enhance the way people engage with their communities. We envision Nova Scotia as a place where people with disabilities can choose the life they want to live in communities that are welcoming inclusive and supportive. A life where individuals can build authentic relationships explore their interests and achieve their full potential as valued citizens in their community.

About Our Opportunity

As the DSP program officer you will have a role in supporting the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy transformation a five-year legally binding agreement to build a more inclusive and equitable disability support system. You will assist with several critical Remedy projects that directly shape how services are delivered across the province. You will manage projects from start to finish collaborate with third party organizations post-secondary institutions and other government departments on activities that advance the Remedy directives.

As the program officer you will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Innovation Panel a team of internal and external members whose responsibility is to review and make recommendations on individual funding proposals for disability support funding. As the program officer you will be the main point of contact for panel enquiries documenting panel decisions and facilitating executive director approval of their recommendations for implementation coordinating panel meetings and presenters managing confidential agreements pertaining to the panel and coordinating with the DSP Regional Hub leadership team to manage presentations.

You will also provide coordination support for implementing the Disability Support Sector Workforce Strategy. You will include project managing initiatives related to training safety and recruitment across the disability support sector. This will range from professional development workshops (i.e. safety training) to post-secondary credentials (i.e. micro credentials certificate / diploma programs and master level programs). Activities will include research engagement of partners development and management of contracts project management and evaluation of results to inform future planning.

More broadly you will supporting other program areas as required. Specifically you will support the DSP Regional Hub leadership team to carry out operational activities such as the ongoing delivery of Regional Advisory Councils and the Provincial Advisory this role this may include research and analysis of documents creation and management of spreadsheets and preparation of plain language briefing materials and collaboration with internal government partners and external community partners.

Primary Accountabilities

In this role you will :

• Coordinate the Innovation Panel by planning meetings document decisions and facilitate approval compile confidential funding proposals collaborate with DSP Regional Hub leadership team to schedule presentations to the panel and submit panel recommendations.
• Deliver on Remedy Workforce projects by managing planning implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate provision of sector-wide workforce initiatives for the disability support sector including management of training and professional development bursaries wage replacement compensation contracts with post-secondary institutions.
• Coordinate the delivery of surveys and assessment of survey results to support workforce planning.
• Lead and implement workplace safety initiatives fostering a safe and supportive environment across the workforce.
• Oversee budgets contracts and procurement monitoring resources and recommending action when adjustments are required.
• Coordinate communications and prepare progress reports for internal and external partners.
• Ensure project management standards and best practices are followed.

Qualifications and Experience

You have :

While not required assets include :

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

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.

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.

Working Conditions

Your typical work week is 35 hours weekly. You are primarily office-based. Work involves a balance of independent tasks and team collaboration. Tight deadlines and multiple priorities are part of the role. This role involves working closely with individuals with disabilities their families service providers and community organizations requiring a high level of professionalism empathy and adaptability.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of August 20 2027. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : PR 13

Salary Range : $2750.62- $3343.61Bi-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 Womenin 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 you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

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 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 concernsmay be directed to

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Public Health,Program Management,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Security,Economic Development,Counterintelligence,Program Design,Program Development,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2750 - 3343