Manager, Policy

3 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

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

**Closing Date**:18-Sep-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Public Safety and Security Division 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.

The Public Safety and Security Division is comprised of the following Units:

- Policing Strategies
- Public Safety Investigations Unit
- Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing
- Public Safety Audit Function
- Corporate Security
- Provincial Firearms Program
- Security Programs Office
- Service Dog Program

**About Our Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Director of Public Safety and Policing, the Manager of Policy is responsible for the development and coordination of all Corporate Security Policies. The Manager of Policy will work closely with multiple programs and operational divisions, playing an integral role in providing expert and strategic policy advice that addresses complex and multi-faceted issues and supports the Department’s mandate.

Specifically, the Manager of Policy will be responsible for the development of polices and procedures for the Province of Nova Scotia’s Corporate Security Function. In addition, the Manager of Policy will assist with other units within the Public Safety and Security Division to ensure robust policy is developed and appropriately managed.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- Leading through the development of effective and comprehensive Cabinet Submissions, policies, and policy projects and ensuring that relevant impacts and implications are considered;
- Development of robust policy and procedures that encompass best practices;
- Mentoring, coaching, and monitoring to ensure alignment with and the achievement of departmental short
- and long-term priorities;
- Supporting the development of strong working relationships that drive strategy and innovation within the policy development process;
- Demonstrating cultural competence and a sound understanding of issues of equity and anti-racism as it relate to the policy development process; and
- Providing expert advice to senior leaders and various working committees.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You have completed a related bachelor’s or master’s degree and have several years related experience with policy analysis, and law, combined with leadership experience. Experience in a social services setting is an asset.

Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills are critical to your success, with the ability to understand differing needs and perspectives and navigate and negotiate within challenging conversations. You are curious and analytical in nature and can proactively identify opportunities, determine requirements, evaluate alternatives, and provide sound recommendations. You have excellent critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, facilitation, and presentation skills.

As the leader in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational and project management skills are essential to prioritize and delegate work under tight deadlines. You exercise sound judgement with diplomacy when under pressure.

You promote a positive team and collaborative atmosphere and ensure an inclusion and diversity lens is applied in the development and management of strategies, policies, standards, program design, and initiatives.

You must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (or equivalent).

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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.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status, 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.

**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 1

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