Competition # : 42655Department: Environment and Climate ChangeLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: TermUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 07-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsNova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (ECC) has a mandate to protect the environment, and human health through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership, and promotion. To achieve this, we strive to develop legislation, regulations, standards, policies, and guidance for regulated activities based on sound scientific knowledge and expertise. We also coordinate the delivery of provincial targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions, transition to clean electricity and helping Nova Scotia prepare for the impacts of climate change. We have more than 300 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia.About Our OpportunityThe Senior Policy Analyst works with a team of professionals to implement Nova Scotia's Climate Change Plan for Clean Growth. Reporting to the Manager of the Climate Plan and Strategic Action team, the Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for supporting other departments and in developing and implementing programs, policies and regulations that have been outlined in Nova Scotia's Climate Change Plan for Clean Growth. You will collaborate and build partnerships, coordinate and advance initiatives within ECC and across government departments. You will collaborate at the provincial and national level and focus on shared objectives while representing the province.Primary AccountabilitiesThis position will support the implementation of Nova Scotia's Climate Change Plan for Clean Growth. You will be responsible for developing and implementing evaluation and reporting tools to ensure the Climate Plan meets the needs of Nova Scotians by working with departments to measure progress towards their climate change mitigation and adaptation commitments. You will leverage your expertise, relationships, and strategic thinking skills to work across government and ensure progress on actions outlined in the Climate Plan, the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, and mandate letter. You will also support oversight and management of agreements with third party organizations working to deliver programs and initiatives under the Climate Plan.The Climate Plan and Strategic Action team is dynamic, and this position will be responsible for special projects and participation in multi-stakeholder working groups and committees on climate policy and priorities as they arise.Qualifications and ExperienceYou have a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Business, Public Policy or other relevant post-secondary concentration plus 6 years of experience in environmental/climate policy, and experience working on complex, cross-cutting issues.As the successful candidate, you will have knowledge of current provincial and national climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, programs and plans as well as a strong understanding of how the initiatives impact the people, communities, and businesses of the province. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of climate change policy and program development is mandatory. This can be in mitigation or adaptation fields, and experience in both would be considered an asset. Direct project management experience with clean energy, green buildings, clean transportation, workforce development, municipal climate programs and/or impact evaluation is also an asset.You will have all or most of the following experiences:
Experience working on or managing complex/high-profile programs and projects;
Experience in program development and evaluation;
Experience with public engagement, consensus-building and stakeholder management
Understanding of government processes, including experience drafting regulations and legislation
Experience negotiating agreements and approaches with government and non-government partners
Experience managing large volumes of information, making connections between ideas, and contributing to reporting processes;
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders
You are resilient to change and posses the ability to apply theory and best practice to identify creative, practical, and defensible approaches to overcoming challenges and taking advantage of opportunities
Willing and able to share data, ideas and experiences with colleagues that may assist with policy planning or partnership building.
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.EquivalencyApplicants 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: .Working ConditionsSome travel maybe required, but most of the work can be completed remotely.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 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.
