Federal-Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Relations Analyst (Research & Stat Officer 3)

Federal-Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Relations Analyst (Research & Stat Officer 3)

The Government of Nova Scotia – Halifax Mid-Harbour Nova Scotia Provincial Government, Nova Scotia

Department: Municipal Affairs and Housing

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 29-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing is dedicated to working with municipalities to build healthy, vibrant, and safe communities throughout Nova Scotia. The Department provides programs, grants, and funding opportunities for municipalities and community groups, along with services and guidance in areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, and policy and program development.

The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians, involving strategic investments and partnerships to meet current and future housing challenges.

About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Housing Federal-Provincial / Territorial (FPT) Relations, the FPT Relations Analyst works in the Housing Strategy & Analytics division, providing specialized and complex research and program analysis to support strategic advice and recommendations regarding FPT relations on housing issues. This involves collaboration and information-sharing with other Departments and governments to support policy analysis and advance effective intergovernmental collaboration and negotiations; supporting the Department’s participation in the FPT Housing Forum; and advising leadership on matters related to intergovernmental housing agreements.

Primary Accountabilities
As the FPT Relations Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing analysis of policy options and presenting summaries, recommendations, and reports on a variety of complex FPT issues, including determining data and information requirements and designing appropriate data collection methods.
• Effective and timely communication on current FPT housing priorities, initiatives, and positions to inform policy and program recommendations.
• Organizing and synthesizing high volumes of information and identifying relevant trends to support strategic advice.
• Contributing to the development of provincial negotiating priorities and supporting the Department’s participation in the FPT Housing Forum and other intergovernmental initiatives, including drafting effective reports, presentations, and briefing materials, and making strategic recommendations.
• Participating in working groups and supporting collaboration within and among governments on housing-related issues.

Qualifications and Experience
You have completed a related bachelor’s degree and have five (5) years of related experience. You have demonstrated success in data analytics along with project management abilities. You have proven experience maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders and staff, exercising sound judgment and professionalism when providing technical advice. You communicate for maximum results, consistently maintain a courteous disposition, and hold a high standard for client and customer service. You are a self-motivated individual who works both independently with minimal supervision and participates fully as an effective team player.

You are a self-starter and an innovative thinker who is solutions-oriented. You analyze and present information in a clear and concise manner. You have well-developed planning and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and strict deadlines. You pay attention to detail and effectively interpret and apply policy and process.

You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and demonstrate a good understanding of computer technologies. A working knowledge of services and programs offered by the Department, along with government policies, procedures, and procurement processes, is ideal.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include:

• A related master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience.
• A related two-year diploma and seven (7) years of related experience.
• Nine (9) years of related experience.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Working Conditions
Work is primarily based in an office environment with a requirement to travel to worksite locations. Work is performed in an office environment where a stressful working environment may be present.

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.

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 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.

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 their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to ************@novascotia.ca.

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