Labour Mobility Coordinator (Program Admin Officer 3) - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Department: Labour, Skills and ImmigrationLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 12/16/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Adult Education Division (AED) is dedicated to improving the education and employment prospects of Nova Scotias adults by funding, developing, and coordinating adult education programs and services, promoting family literacy, supporting the recognition of prior learning and international qualifications, and ensuring fair registration and labour mobility practices. These programs help build and support a diverse and inclusive workforce.The division coordinates the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL), administers the General Education Development (GED) testing program, supports capacity-building through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) funding program and the International Qualification Recognition (IQR) program, and ensures fair registration and labour mobility practices through the administration of the Fair Registration Practices Act (FRPA) and the Canada Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act labour mobility provisions.About Our OpportunityAs the Labour Mobility Coordinator, you support the work of the Fair Registration Practices Act (FRPA) by working with the FRPA Review Officer to promote fair registration practices of workers in regulated professions and trades, assisting with FRPA reviews and action plans, coordinating events and consultations, and supporting data collection and analysis.The Labour Mobility Coordinator represents Nova Scotia on various provincial and national working groups that focus on labor mobility, provides Nova Scotia’s position on broad issues, tracks labour mobility data, conducts research and statistical analysis on labour mobility and labour market trends, facilitates presentations, and connects and collaborates with various stakeholders to understand labour mobility barriers and to explore possible solutions.As the Labour Mobility Coordinator, you will report to the Manager, Recognition of Prior Learning and Labour Mobility.Primary AccountabilitiesThe Labour Mobility Coordinator responsibilities also include:

• Leading and implementing Nova Scotias activities related to Chapter 7 (Labour Mobility) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
• Providing interpretation of, and recommendations about, the CFTA, and utilizing provisions in Nova Scotias CFTA Implementation Act (CFTAIA) to assist with compliance.
• Leading the creation, review, and approvals of Legitimate Objective Exceptions under Chapter 7 by analyzing information using existing guidelines, working with regulatory bodies to develop, facilitating and recommending approvals, and communicating outcomes to stakeholders.
• Responding to CFTA complaints and inquires, both formal and informal, from individuals, regulating bodies, government departments, and provincial counterparts.
• Raising awareness by providing information resources to ensure key stakeholders in the province understand their responsibilities under the CFTA.

Qualifications and ExperienceThis may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience interpreting and working with legislation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.As the ideal candidate you will have effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, along with the ability to demonstrate good judgement, strategic thinking, and effective decision¬-making skills. Innovation and results-oriented are key characteristics you should possess. In addition, you must be able to work under pressure due to conflicting deadlines and will require tact in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. Significant multitasking is required to manage competing priorities in this role. Experience with general office software is required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyInclude, but are not limited to:

• Masters degree and 3 years of related experience
• 2 year diploma and 7 years of related work experience

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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• May be required to work overtime on occasion
• Work is completed in a comfortable office environment

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 13Salary Range: $2,469.30 - $3,001.65 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.Quick Apply

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