Policy Analyst (Research & Stat Officer 4)

About Us

The Department of Advanced Education (AE) is a new provincial department, created August 31, 2021. AE has about 70 employees and includes responsibility for universities, the Nova Scotia Community College, private career colleges, student assistance, post-secondary accessibility services, as well as Research Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

Are you interested in working in an environment where you can learn, grow and lead? Do you enjoy making a difference and working with great people? Do you want to be part of the development of a policy division at a new provincial department?

As the Policy Analyst, you will be supporting policy and planning and providing policy options and analysis for complex, challenging and dynamic policy implications with respect to the Department of Advanced Education.

You will be supporting the department business and operational planning, accountability reporting, measurement and tracking of department outcomes, coordinating briefings and preparation of briefing material for the Minister and Deputy Minister, as well as monitoring of Hansard, private members bills and AE legislation when the legislature is sitting. You support a wide range of department projects including policy development and modernization activities, corporate reporting, research, strategic planning, and other initiatives, as well as collaboration with stakeholders. You support the integration of department programs and services, their aligned with legislation and corporate policies, as well as the strategic goals and priorities of the Department.

Primary Accountabilities

• Policy research and analysis, identification of policy options to inform decision making and to support the strategic direction of the Department.
• Preparation and coordination of submissions to Executive Council and well as Requests for Legislation and regulatory amendments for the Department.
• For legislative sittings prepare briefing material for the Minister, monitor question period and private members bills, identify emerging issues to support the Minister.
• Agenda management for Deputy Minister and Minister briefings including tracking of agenda items, follow-up of action items, development and coordination of briefing material, agenda management planning to support Department initiatives and corporate reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

As the successful candidate you have demonstrated experience and thorough knowledge of the public policy development process and significant experience in policy analysis, research, planning and project tracking and coordination.

You possess strong organizational planning capability. You are a strong communicator both written and verbal and have strong analytical and research skills. You have a proven ability to collaborate. You have excellent relationship building skills, with experience building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and you value a diverse and inclusive workforce. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

You are proficient using Microsoft Office programs, specifically with Power-Point and Excel.

Assets for this position:

• Experience working with Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
• Experience in project management and/or agenda management

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: writing assessment, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

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

Benefits

Based 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.

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date ofMarch 31, 2023. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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.