Program Administration Officer 3 - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal ServicesLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 2/14/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (SNS-IS) is a large department of over 1700 employees located in various offices around the province. We offer a broad range of programs and services to all Nova Scotians, as well as internal partners. SNS-IS is committed to focusing on service excellence and continuous improvement of operations.About Our OpportunityAn interesting and challenging experience awaits you with the Internal Communications and Employee Experience team at SNS-IS! We recognize that employees are key to our department’s success. So, we need to promote a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel engaged to give their best. Here’s where you come in!As our new Engagement and Internal Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for planning and delivering innovative programs and services related to employee engagement and internal communications. You will collaborate with employees, leaders, and other stakeholders across the department and the public service. You will chair our department’s Engagement, Wellness and Belonging Committee, collaborating with members to create new ways to enhance engagement across SNS-IS. Our goal at SNS-IS is to create an environment that is welcoming, culturally competent, and free of discrimination; one that respects and includes the many cultures and communities of this province.At SNS-IS, we are recognized by our colleagues across the Public Service as leaders in engagement and internal communications. We play a key role in ensuring SNS-IS meets its departmental mandate and make a significant contribution to enhancing overall organizational health.Primary Accountabilities

• Provides independent, specialized professional expertise for the administration, management and delivery of various engagement and internal communications programs and services.
• Plans, develops, evaluates, promotes, and monitors new engagement and/or internal communications initiatives.
• Promotes and develops initiatives and programs using current and emerging technology.
• Analyses and provides program/service recommendations through reports and advice to management and develops plans to update program(s)/service(s).
• Advises and responds to questions and concerns from key stakeholders and program users.
• Supports senior colleagues in the development of internal communications.
• Manages day-to-day relationships with clients, contract service providers, and team while working within an established contract management plan.
• May deliver outcomes by supervising others and monitoring the support team to facilitate program objectives.
• As applicable, monitors budgets and forecasts through timely and effective coordination and analysis of operating expenditures to produce financial reports.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s degree + 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.You possess the following skills and experience:

• You are a stellar communicator – both written and verbal.
• You have a creative flare when using communication/engagement tools, such as SharePoint, Canva, Yammer, MS Teams, and aren’t afraid to try new ways of doing things!
• You demonstrate sound judgement and great interpersonal skills.
• You are a self starter and can work independently.
• You are proficient in all things Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams)

EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of related training and experience may be accepted in place of education requirements. 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 offering and eligibility criteria.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 [email protected]Quick Apply

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