Manager, Agreements

3 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Community Services

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:23-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Are you an experienced lawyer, accountant, or someone with significant contract experience? Are you passionate about driving positive change and building strong, accountable partnerships? Do you have great attention to detail? Do you enjoy connecting the dots and making logical links to inform strategic outcomes? If any of these sound like you, please continue reading and consider applying.

This team is responsible for liaising with multiple Program areas (Disability Support, Child and Family Wellbeing, Employment Support and Income Assistance, which includes Homelessness and the Nova Scotia Status of Women) to create service level agreements (SLAs) that reduce risk, and maximize outcomes for DCS, and Program participants. It also is the central repository for the agreement database and associated reporting documents.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
You will contribute to the organization, process development, documentation, and administration of team deliverables, and supervise the creation and tracking of the agreements. A few key responsibilities include:

- Liaise with Program area team members in the efficient building of funding agreements.
- Supervise, review, create, and communicate new agreements; efficiently responding to feedback and incorporating changes in future assignments.
- Evaluate draft documents against requirements and assess appropriateness.
- Document existing processes and identify options for improvement.
- Work with Agreement team to maintain a reliable database to generate meaningful reporting.
- Contribute/ provide expertise at meetings, workshops, and other supporting activities.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You are a collaborative team player with proficient skills in the use of a variety of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or equivalent, as well as with Adobe or PDF Editor. You are also an excellent mentor, with a focus on developing and supporting team members to achieve their full potential. You have sound judgment along with strong time management skills to ensure the timely completion of tasks. You are a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing. Attention to detail is essential. Knowledge of, and the ability to conduct data analysis and create reports is essential. You must always maintain confidentiality and a strong focus on client service. You can work effectively under pressure, with competing priorities, in this fast-paced environment.

A designated Accountant, Lawyer, and/or knowledge of DCS programs would be an asset.

**Equivalency**:
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

- extensive agreement management experience

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

**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. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**Working Conditions**:
Most of your work is spent in a comfortable office environment. There is a need for you to balance competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

**Additional Information**:
**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**:_ _EC 12

**Salary Range**:_ _$3,687.15 - $4,608.93 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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