Junior Policy Analyst

7 months ago


Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:28-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**Designation Status**:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia’s Employment Equity Policy, this position is designated and therefore, **only **applicants from the following groups will be considered
- those that identify as Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons.

**About Us**:
The Accessibility Directorate is a dynamic and committed team that is leading and coordinating Nova Scotia’s work to become an accessible province by 2030. We work together with Nova Scotians with disabilities, community and disability organizations, businesses, municipalities, post-secondary institutions and other partners to support the cultural shift needed to implement the Accessibility Act and address disability-related issues across government.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As a Junior Policy Analyst, you will support the Accessibility Directorate policy team on significant policy initiatives to advance the goals of the Accessibility Act. This includes contributing to policy research, analysis, development and advice on accessibility standards and a range of accessibility and disability issues in Nova Scotia.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Reporting to the Director, Policy and Standards, you will support the Accessibility Directorate policy team as you:

- Conduct research and analysis to support policy development and advice in standard areas and other disability and accessibility priorities
- Support the preparation of briefing materials, options papers, and responses to requests for information
- Collect, analyze and synthesize information from public sector partners, including support for public consultation
- Liaise with partners within government, and with public sector bodies, community organizations and others on accessibility and disability priorities
- Contribute to the development of awareness and capacity building tools and initiatives related to accessibility standards

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You have:

- Knowledge of policy tools and policy development process
- Experience conducting policy research and analysing and synthesizing information
- Ability to develop productive, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong project management skills, including planning, coordinating, tracking and managing multiple activities
- The ability to work independently, carry out work within tight timelines, and manage competing priorities
- Strong written communication skills
- Understanding of diversity, accessibility and disability issues
- Experience using the Microsoft software suite, such as Outlook, Office, PowerPoint and Teams
- Fluency in French (oral and/or written) would be considered an asset

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

**Additional Information**:
**Pay Grade**: PR 06

**Salary Range**: $1,915.37 - $2,348.72 Bi-Weekly


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