Public Safety and Policing Advisor

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

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

**Closing Date**:30-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Public Safety and Security Division (PSSD) is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians by collaborating with various interested parties 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; and
- Service Dog Program.

**About Our Opportunity**:
The Public Safety Advisor is responsible to provide consultative, research, and advisory services on all matters relating to public safety, including but not limited to: monitoring public safety services to ensure they comply with prescribed standards for adequate and effective service delivery in accordance with the Police Act; representing the Province on issues relating to public safety on federal/provincial/territorial committees; representing the Department of Justice at law enforcement and public safety functions; serving as liaison on interdepartmental committees; and working with policing, government and community partners to make Nova Scotia a safer place to live and work.

The Public Safety Advisor represents the Government of Nova Scotia on federal/provincial/territorial committees relating to policing, public safety, and the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program.

Part of a team of professionals, the successful applicant will play a crucial role helping ensure that the PSSD has accurate, reliable, and timely information, based on the most relevant available data and/or policies from internal and external sources.

This position reports to the Manager of Crime Prevention.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Your main responsibility will be:

- Focused on consultations with community organizations, Public Safety Canada and First Nations communities regarding policing contracts and public safety initiatives.
- Specifically, the Advisor will focus on the First Nations Policing Program that supports the provision of policing services to over 450 First Nation and Inuit communities across Canada.
- Explore public safety initiatives to address barriers and explore opportunities to help support Indigenous communities across Nova Scotia.
- Utilize an appropriate writing skillset to prepare written briefs, including briefing notes, submissions to Executive Council, correspondence, research reports, discussion papers and proposals.
- Support Crime Prevention initiatives identified through evidence-based analysis.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
To be successful in role you have comprehensive knowledge of policing and public safety issues. You value a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

Assets for this role include:

- Experience working with First Nations communities
- Speaking and understanding First Nations languages
- Proficiency in French

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**:
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered.

**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**:

- Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting.
- The position involves pressure to meet 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.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

**Pay Grade**:_ _EC 11

**Salary Range**:_ _$3,238.10 - $4,047.67 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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