Manager, Policy and Planning

3 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Labour, Skills and Immigration

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

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

**Closing Date**:09-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration (LSI) works as a trusted partner to help people live, learn and work to their highest potential in vibrant businesses and communities across Nova Scotia.

We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for safety, labour standards, apprenticeship, immigration and population growth, and many other facets of everyday life.

Immigration and Population Growth Branch (IPG) of LSI has a large mandate. We are responsible for attracting, integrating and retaining newcomers to our province. The impact of our work is felt both on a macro level as we are helping businesses succeed and our population grow, as well as a micro level as we make decisions every day that change the lives of people choosing to make Nova Scotia home. A small but passionate team, we are continually evolving to ensure we are meeting the needs of the province.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As the Manager of Policy, you will be responsible for broad policy analysis with a focus on the Immigration and Population Growth (IPG) Branch's overall mandate. This position plays a critical role for the Policy and Planning Division.

You will be responsible for working with a team including a Corporate Strategist, a correspondence clerk, and an administrative/reception clerk to support manage the Branch's overall correspondence, ensure front facing services are available to clients, and provide sound thoughtful and effective policy advice on a wide range of issues related to immigration and population growth. You will provide support the department’s preparations for the House of Assembly, participate on various departmental and interdepartmental strategic initiatives, lead IPG's research agenda, and support the department's senior leadership team on federal/provincial-territorial meetings and working groups. This may include leading FPT working groups and/or bilateral negotiations with the federal government.

Given the unique nature of this role, you will be in contact with a wide variety of individuals and groups, including stakeholder organizations and daily contact with members of the Executive Leadership team. The Manager frequently responds to issues raised by the Minister, Deputy Minister and Associate Deputy Minister and may provide briefings on key issues.

As the Manager of Policy, you will report to the Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelors’ degree plus several years of progressive experience in a policy environment, or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.

You have the ability to problem solve and focus on efficiency and quality improvement.

Experience developing submissions to Executive Council and working with self-regulated professions will be considered assets.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Decisiveness, Strategic Orientation, Developing Others, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness & Personal Impact, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

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**:
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.

**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.
- Numerous career paths.
- Department-specific flexible work options.

**Pay Grade**:_ _EC 12

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

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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