Senior Policy Analyst (Program Admin Officer 4)

Job title:

Senior Policy Analyst (Program Admin Officer 4)

Company

Government of Nova Scotia

Job description

Competition # : 43726Department: Health and WellnessLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU – NSPGClosing Date: ​09-Aug-24 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.About Our OpportunityDo you want to be a part of the exciting changes happening in the Nova Scotian Health System?As the Senior Policy Analyst with Emergency Care you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing large projects usually involving all phases of work from strategic planning and policy development through to successful implementation and monitoring. This important role is key for continuing to move forward improvements to the emergency, urgent and trauma care system in Nova Scotia.Primary AccountabilitiesWithin a typical day you will also be responsible for:

• Leading identified division functions (e.g., research and policy);
• Developing and evaluating policy options and related background material;
• Leading aspects of the legislative process, including preparation of submissions to Executive Council;
• Preparing reports, briefing books and responses relating to emergency and urgent care and other related health system issues in Nova Scotia;
• Leading and/or participating in working groups on specific policy issues;
• Working within a team to coordinate stakeholder consultations and other public meetings;
• Preparing briefing notes and correspondence for senior departmental staff on a wide range of matters related to the department’s mandate.

As a subject matter in the field of emergency and urgent care, you will provide expertise and advisory services to department staff with respect to research and policy development as well as work with senior department staff on major policy, research and procedural matters. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with provincial and inter-governmental health care stakeholders and may represent the department on inter-departmental initiatives.Qualifications and ExperienceTo be successful within this role you will hold a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field plus 6 years of progressive experience in a related health care field or an acceptable equivalent of training and experience. You will also have working experience with the following:Policy Development and Research Experience:

• Progressive policy analyst experience such as conducting, leading, and/or participating in research and analysis projects; participate in the development of service specific policy or program frameworks
• Experience in preparation of business cases and briefing materials; prepare and present complex research analyses, detailed policy framework, speeches, briefing papers and other products
• Knowledge of policy and research tools, performance management methodologies and metrics
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Program Design, Development and/or Evaluation Experience:

• Participate in the monitoring and development of program policies and programs
• Experience understanding data and trends to make recommendations for policy or program changes and improvements
• Program evaluation training and / or experience

Project Management and Facilitation Experience:

• Project management and facilitation skills such as your experience in project planning and leadership on health policy development projects

Leadership and Relationship Management Skills:

• Strong leadership and relationship management skills with proven ability to build collaborative working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners
• Active listening and effective ability to communicate clearly

In addition to the above, you will have strong independent judgement and initiative as well as the ability to manage and conduct complex and specialized research and policy analysis. You will be well-organized, capable of managing change and competing priorities, undertake high level work under tight deadlines, and exercising sound judgement under pressure. Lastly, you will be able to work cohesively in a team environment and be able to undertake complex assignments without supervision.The following will be considered assets:

• A masters degree in a related field such as Health Administration or Public Administration
• Experienced in developing and evaluating strategic policies and processes and translating policy into legislation
• Experience and understanding working in the areas of emergency care, urgent care and / or trauma services
• Experience working within provincial government and following established processes

Please clearly illustrate in your cover letter how you meet the above qualifications.We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , 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: .Additional InformationThis competition will be used to fill one (1) permanent and one (1) term position in Halifax.What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• An engaged workplace where we foster respect and recognition.
• Forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• countless career paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 17Salary Range: $3,107.16 – $3,649.33 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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.

Expected salary

$3107.16 – 3649.33 per month

Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:49:20 GMT

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