Policy Officer (Research & Stat Officer 2)

    Competition # :  42839   Department:  Labour, Skills and Immigration Location:  HALIFAX Type of Employment:  Term Union Status:  NSGEU - NSPG   Closing Date:  ​ 17-May-24   ​  ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential.  We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia.  Together we are responsible for workplace safety, fire safety, pensions, apprenticeship, adult education, and many other facets of everyday life.    About Our Opportunity The Research Stats Officer, Policy Officer, plays an important role in the proactive compliance and accountability work of the Adult Education division (AED). As the Policy Officer you are responsible for conducting legal analysis by reviewing and interpreting legislation and regulation, collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data to identify trends and issues and recommending a course of action to address issues as they arise.  As the Policy Officer you contribute to the development and update of procedural and educational resources for stakeholders, including regulators.  In this role you also conduct research to develop policy and inform decision-making, you also provide feedback and advice using a legal lens about funding agreements between the province and stakeholders and agreement management processes. This position supports other initiatives and activities of the Division. This position reports to the Manager of Policy and Planning.   Primary Accountabilities Key responsibilities may include: Works with the Fair Registration Practices Act (FRPA) Review Officer and regulatory bodies during FRPA Reviews and Action Plan follow up as needed. The Policy Officer will analyse and interpret the data to provide feedback to the Review Officer about the regulator’s compliance with FRPA as well offer recommendations for the action plan. Provides legal analysis during the FRPA Review process to assess and advise regulatory bodies on their legislation’s compliance with the FRPA and Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Conducts jurisdictional scans and reviewing legislation, regulations, and registration practices to support the province’s compliance with the CFTA. The Policy Officer also assists in the review process for legitimate objective exceptions. At times prepares briefing notes for senior leadership, and summaries of compliance issues and decisions as well as assist the LMC with the development of recommendations to the Minister for waivers and compliance orders under the Canada Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (CFTAIA). Conducts in-depth research through a legal lens (such as literature reviews and jurisdictional scans) as well as undertake complex analysis of legal and legislative information and data to inform decisions. Assist with the regular review of the current funding agreements with AED stakeholders to ensure the contracts and supporting documents and tools better reflect LAE’s expectations May lead or participate in committees or working groups for the development, review or evaluation of policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to the programs of the Adult Education Division Draft educational and informational materials and presentations, and may occasionally deliver presentations to stakeholders, both internal and external to government   Qualifications and Experience You possess a Bachelors’ degree plus 3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.   You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and can explain complex information in an accessible manner. You have experience designing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences. You have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, and consistently maintain a respectful, professional, and courteous disposition with colleagues and clients. You bring a high level of attention to detail with the ability to synthesize information.   You have experience using Microsoft office programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and are familiar using spreadsheets.   The following are considered assets: Experience with writing database queries Law Degree     We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using on or more of the following tools: 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 Please note, this competition is used to fill 1 term opportunity, with an anticipated end date of December 15, 2025 ; however, the position status (“term”, “temporary” or “casual”) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.   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. Department Specific Flexible working schedules     Pay Grade:   PR 10    Salary Range:  $2,262.74 - $2,760.42 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.   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.    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.