Program Admin Officer 4 (Senior Policy Analyst)

Job Responsibility:

Competition # : 46047

Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 11-Jun-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration works as a trusted partner to grow the population, develop our current and future workforce and foster inclusive, safe and fair workplaces. The includes welcoming people from across Canada and the world, helping people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need, promoting safe work environments, and helping employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities. We work together to create a future where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Nova Scotia is the provincial co-chair of the Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) and will act as the FLMM Secretariat from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027. The FLMM is a neutral forum, composed of federal, provincial and territorial (F-P/T) Ministers responsible for labour market policies and programs. Established in 1983, the FLMM promotes discussion and cooperation between governments on pan-Canadian and regional labour market issues. The FLMM is co-chaired by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and a lead province or territory. ESDC's co-chair role is permanent, while the co-chair role transfers to a new province or territory every two years. For more information, please visit About - FLMM-FMMT.

About Our Opportunity

Are you seeking an opportunity to work with a dynamic team to influence policy development? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to explore. We take a “people first” approach with our team and our work and strive to build relationships based on kindness, respect and collaboration. Reporting to the Director of the FLMM Secretariat, the Senior Policy Analyst will lead policy research, analysis and communications within the FLMM Secretariat, by providing information to support federal / provincial / territorial discussions at senior levels. Working in a highly sensitive and confidential environment with a small team within an interprovincial forum, to lead and facilitate the work required to support intergovernmental cooperation. This work has a substantial communications component in addition to policy. Both the policy and communications work will require coordinating feedback from multiple jurisdictions, that will be obtained through participating in meetings and working groups.

Primary Accountabilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading agenda management, including preparation of meeting packages, materials, briefing notes and records of decision
• Drafting media releases and correspondence as required
• Leading the preparation of reports, including the annual and mid-year reports
• Leading and/or participating in Federal-Provincial-Territorial working groups and meetings
• Working with a Policy Analyst to lead research and analysis
• Providing advice on FLMM Secretariat organization processes
Financial forecasting for annual budget process

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you value the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of your work. You are a self-motivated individual who participates fully in a team environment where ideas and innovation are embraced. You have a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, combined with 6 years of experience in a related role or an acceptable equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. You have excellent communication skills (oral and written), with experience in report writing, preparation of briefing materials, presentations and communications materials. You have the ability to organize and lead project teams and committees to achieve work objectives, with demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities within critical timelines. Additionally, you will possess superior collaboration, relationship building and analytical skills and the ability to use sound judgement in dealing with confidential materials and situations While not required, it is considered an asset if you have the following:

• Experience working in intergovernmental affairs.
• Experience writing media releases.
• Ability to speak and communicate in French.

The above qualifications and competencies will be assessed 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 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

• Regular work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours per day
• Some overtime work may be required, reflective of time zones in other jurisdictions
• Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting with frequent opportunity to move about
May be required to travel within and outside the province

Additional Information

This is a term, full-time position based in Halifax, with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2027 . The appointment 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 17

Salary Range: $3,107.16 - $3,649.33 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 View email address on ca.edajobs.com.

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 View email address on ca.edajobs.com.