Accessible Infrastructure Specialist

2 months ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency Full time

**Accessible Infrastructure Specialist**

**Corporate Services**

**Location: Halifax, NS**

**Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent**

**Union Status: Excluded**

**Competition #: COR 23115**

**Closing Date: January 24, 2024**

**About Us**

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that’s right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need. We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.

**About Our Opportunity**

Reporting to the Manager, Building Asset Planning, the Accessible Infrastructure Specialist is accountable for providing specialized input required for establishing, implementing, and managing the Accessibility Improvements Program (AIP) for NSPHA. The incumbent administers and manages NSPHA programs and defined projects that impact internal and external stakeholders.

This position is within the Building Infrastructure and Asset Management division of NSPHA, Corporate Services, serving all districts.

**Primary Accountabilities**
- Contribute to the design of the AIP for NSPHA and ensure it is reflected in work planned annually to facilitate effective capital planning and design of individual accessibility activities.
- Liaise with stakeholders and provincial accessibility bodies and committees to build effective working relationships and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
- Administer NSPHA accessibility policies and conduct program needs analysis to lead and respond to complex concerns from program stakeholders.
- Plan, develop, evaluate, promote, and monitor the AIP using current and emerging knowledge.
- Monitor capital accessibility budgets and forecasts through timely and effective coordination and analysis of operating expenditures to produce financial reports.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with AIP stakeholders, including clients, contract service providers, and operations teams.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- You have completed a university degree in a related field and have five (5) years of related experience, including accessibility standards and regulations. A combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Experience in issue identification to better understand accessibility issues and policy research to gather information and advance accessibility initiatives.
- Working knowledge of the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act and current codes and regulations for accessible infrastructure planning initiatives; National Building Code, National Fire Code, OH&S acts and regulations.
- Ability to read architectural plans and documents used to achieve accessibility improvements.
- Knowledge of benchmarking, experience with electronic document control and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project software.
- Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes and a willingness to travel.

**Assets**
- Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (or similar training).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Competencies required at this level of work are Compliance Knowledge, Communication, Interpersonal, Organizational, adaptability to change.

**Equivalency**

**Benefits**

Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, NSPHA 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 and flexible working schedules.

**Classification: PR 13***

**Salary Range: $ 64,906.45 to $ 78,899.85 annually**

**Work Week: 35 hours**

**Note**: **This is not a Civil Service position.**

**To Apply**

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying.

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $64,906.45-$78,899.85 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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