Manager, Policy

7 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Community Services

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

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

**Closing Date**:19-Sep-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of support and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Director of Policy within the Strategic Policy & Decision Support division (SPDS), the Policy Manager is responsible for the supervision of policy professionals. The Policy team works closely with DCS’ 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.

Primary responsibilities of the Policy Manager include:

- Leading the Policy team through the development of effective and comprehensive Cabinet Submissions, policies, and programs; ensuring that relevant impacts and implications are considered;
- Mentoring, coaching, and monitoring the team to ensure alignment with and the achievement of departmental short
- and long-term priorities;
- Leading the Policy team to meet corporate planning and reporting requirements, including the annual business plan and accountability report, mandate reporting, appointments to agencies, boards and commissions, preparation for committee appearances and the Legislature sitting, and responding to ad hoc information and analysis requests;
- 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 as they 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 of related experience with policy analysis, combined with leadership experience in the government policy development process. 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 written and oral communication skills, facilitation, and presentation skills.

As the leader of a team working 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 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 work is spent in a comfortable office environment. There is a need for you to balance competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

**Additional Information**:
**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 12

**Salary Range**:_ _$3,561.95 - $4,452.43 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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