Program Admin Officer 3

5 days ago


Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

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

**About Us**:
The Maintenance Enforcement and Victim Services Division of the Department of Justice is responsible for providing support to victims of crime, including their families and children, including assistance with benefits owed to them through a maintenance support order and ensuring that there is improved access to these critical programs for vulnerable groups who need them.

We offer a range of services to help victims of crime, promote victims’ rights and interests and advise government on issues relating to victims of crime; and work with justice partners and the community to develop policies and programs that address the needs of crime victims. We can help provide the victim, spouse, or relative with information, support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system. When criminal charges are laid, victims and family members can contact us directly for help. We provide the following programs: Provincial Victim Services Program, Child Victim/Witness Program, Criminal Injuries Counselling Program, Victim Impact Statement Program, Restitution Program, and the Sexual Offense Legal Representation Program.

**About Our Opportunity**:
The Project Leader will work as part of the team within Victim Services Head Office under the direction of the Manager of Special Initiatives for Victims. The Project Leader is responsible for budget monitoring, contract management, communications and implementation of the project and project plans that impact(s) internal and external stakeholders and assist the Division in delivering its vision, mission, and mandate.

As the Project Leader you will be responsible for delivering project(s) according to an associated scope, timeline, and budget, including ongoing monitoring and reporting. You work with key internal and external partners and develop and/or deliver on a plan for significant change management and communications, with guidance from senior colleagues.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- Manages and delivers required outcomes for one or more projects.
- Manages and delivers public engagement sessions on sensitive topics with vulnerable Nova Scotians.
- Develops and delivers internal and external communications plans, with guidance from senior colleagues.
- Identifies shortcomings and suggests improvement recommendations to existing processes, systems, and procedures.
- Delivers on the established outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with clients, contract service providers, and project team, while working within an established contract management plan.
- Ensures appropriate project management methodologies and best practice.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
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**:
Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

- A Master’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience
- A two-year certificate/diploma in a related field plus seven years of related experience
- A one-year certificate/diploma in a related field plus eight years of related experience
- Nine years of experience working in a related field with no formal training

**Benefits**:
We offer you 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**:

- May be required to work overtime on occasion
- Normal office environment, modern, automated office
- Constant use of computer workstation and telephone for extended periods of time
- Frequent interruptions; high volume of work
- Must manage pressure in response to management and staff requests to meet deadlines
- Required to handle and process several tasks concurrently

**Additional Information**:
**This is a Term employment opportunity based in Halifax with an anticipated end of Sept 1, 2024.**

Some travel may be required to our offices in Truro and Cape Breton.

**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**: PR 13

**Salary Range**: $2,543.38 - $3,091.70 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:


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