Policing Specialist (Program Admin Officer 3)

Competition # : 45742

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 22-Apr-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Public Safety and Security Division (PSSD) is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians by collaborating with various stakeholders and communities across the country. We provide a range of programs, supports, and services, which are in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. We are committed to ensuring services are accessible and representative of the communities we serve.

About Our Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Department of Justice as a Policing Specialist within Public Safety and Security Division, Policing Strategies and Governance Section. In this role, you will lead initiatives relating to divisional correspondence, police training, and special events in alignment with departmental objectives.

Primary Accountabilities

Reporting to the Project Manager, Public Safety and Security Division, as the Policing Specialist you will be responsible for:

1. Providing independent, specialized professional expertise for the administration, management, delivery, and evaluation of divisional programs and initiatives.
2. Analyzing and synthesizing information from both internal and external sources to ensure timely and relevant information is provided to management including briefing notes, reports, and recommendations. Supporting contract and/or agreement management, communications, and implementation planning for initiatives and programs.
3. Drafting correspondence in response to inquiries and concerns from key stakeholders and the public. Supporting senior colleagues in the development of internal and external communications.
4. Planning, developing, evaluating, promoting, and monitoring new initiatives using current and emerging technology. Providing advice and guidance to support staff to facilitate programs and initiatives.
5. Working with Finance colleagues to monitor budgets and forecasts through timely and effective coordination and analysis of operating expenditures to produce financial reports.
6. Duties that are administrative in nature, such as data entry and liaising with justice partners to gather or disseminate requested information. May perform other related duties as assigned.
7. Maintaining strong relationships with government departments, law enforcement, and service providers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration on shared mandates to ensure program effectiveness. Participation in working groups and committees may be required.

Qualifications And Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus five (5) years of related experience in policy/program planning and development. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

In Addition, You Have Proficiency And Demonstrated Capabilities In

1. Setting priorities, meeting deadlines, managing large workloads, and the ability to solve complex issues and make decisions.
2. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
3. Developing strong working relationships within organizations to achieve organizational goals.
4. Applying working knowledge and understanding of legislation, policies and procedures.
5. Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
6. Working independently and as part of a team.
7. Computer software applications.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting and may involve sitting for long periods of time. Travel throughout the province may be required. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week. You may be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

This is a permanent employment opportunity located in Halifax, NS.

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. 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.