Program Specialist

4 days ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:14-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The 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
- Crime Prevention
- Public Safety Investigations
- Corporate Security
- Provincial Firearms Program
- Security Programs Office
- Service Dog Program

**About Our Opportunity**:
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Department of Justice as a Program Specialist within Public Safety and Security Division, Policing Strategies Section. The Program Specialist is responsible for the development, administration, and management of government programs and initiatives throughout the province relating to public safety.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Reporting to the Project Manager
- Public Safety and Security Division, the Program Specialist:

- Provides independent, specialized professional expertise for the administration, management, and delivery of government programs. Analyses relevant information and drafts briefing notes, reports, and recommendations to management.
- Synthesizes information from internal and external sources to ensure timely and relevant information is provided to management. Supports contract and/or agreement management, communications, and implementation planning for initiatives and programs.
- Plans, develops, evaluates, promotes, and monitors new initiatives using current and emerging technology. May supervise and/or provide advice and guidance to junior program coordinators and/or support staff to facilitate program objectives.
- Drafts correspondence in response to questions and concerns from key interested parties and the public. Supports senior colleagues in the development of internal and external communications.
- Works with Finance colleagues to monitor budgets and forecasts through timely and effective coordination and analysis of operating expenditures to produce financial reports.
- Manages relationships with justice partners and service providers and may participate on working groups and committees. Helps the department by obtaining consensus between two or more internal parties who may have different interests.
- Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing activities to efficiently meet departmental objectives.
- Duties may also include ones that are more administrative in nature, such as data entry and liaising with justice partners to gather or disseminate requested information. May perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You are comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. You have strong interpersonal skills and can develop contacts and relationships within an organization to achieve organizational goals.

You have professional experience working with a wide range of partners and navigating an extensive network of professional relationships including key contacts such as Government, consultants, law enforcement and community organizations. You are able to work independently and exercise sound decision making skills.

Knowledge and experience with program development and public engagement processes are considered assets.

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.

Competencies required are: Analytical Thinking, Action Management, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

**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 offerings and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting and may involve sitting for long periods of time. Travel throughout the province may be required. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week. You may be required to work overtime on occasion.

**Additional Information**:
This is a Permanent employment opportunity based in Halifax.

Some travel may be required to our offices in Truro and

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