Program Admin Officer 1-2 (Program Coordinator ILA/Restitution)

Competition #: 44906

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 24-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Maintenance Enforcement and Victim Services Division of the Department of Justice helps facilitate court-ordered child and spousal support and offers a range of services to help victims of crime. Within Victim Services, we promote victims’ rights and interests and advise government on issues relating to victims of crime. We work with justice partners and the community to develop policies and programs that address the needs of crime victims. We can help provide the victim, spouse, or relative with information, support, and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system.

Position Overview

As the Restitution / Independent Legal Advice Coordinator, you support the development of the provincial Restitution Payment and Independent Legal Advice Program. These programs increase support for victims of crime through the provision of information, assistance, and referrals. In this role, you ensure restitution is requested in all appropriate cases, with enforcement being carried out where possible. You will also assist in delivering and administering the Independent Legal Advice program. This position reports to the Manager of Special Initiatives and will coordinate contact with the Department of Justice Restitution and Independent Legal Advice Committees.

Primary Accountabilities

• Establish, implement, and coordinate a Provincial Restitution Payment Program.
• Utilize electronic reporting to oversee all Court orders involving restitution to victims.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting.
• Coordinate research relating to restitution using internet and academic sources, as well as cross-jurisdictional review and consultation.
• Identify and organize program-specific training and continuing education.
• Preparation and delivery of public presentations.
• Provide effective advice on concerns raised by victims and offenders.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and one year of related experience. Related experience includes experience in program development and client case management, along with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation, guidelines, policy, and program directives. An acceptable equivalent of training and experience may be accepted.

Your ability to provide creative, ethical, and workable solutions to politically sensitive issues in specific policy and program areas will be required. This includes recommending strategies to improve the department's response to issues, research or program operation, and how to implement strategies that maintain or improve operational efficiency. You also exercise a high level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive and private information of victims, offenders, and government.

Your previous experience working with victims of crime, the criminal justice system, and government is an asset. Knowledge of computer software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and JEIN would also be an asset.

Equivalency

• Master's degree in a related field
• Two-year diploma and three years of related work experience
• Five years of related experience without any post-secondary education

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

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. May be required to work overtime on occasion. Stress level may be higher than normal due to the nature of the work and type of confidential information exposed to, often dealing with difficult situations and persons under considerable stress.

What We Offer

• Career Development with access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and connected.
• Countless career paths.

Pay Grade: PR 06- PR 10

Salary Range: $1,924.95- $2,760.42 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.

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 the specified link. Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant.

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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.