Public Safety and Policing Advisor

5 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**:06-May-24 (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 stakeholders 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 and Governance
- Crime Prevention
- Public Safety Investigations
- Corporate Security
- Provincial Firearms Program
- Security Programs Office
- Service Dog Program
- Public Safety Audit Function

**About Our Opportunity**:
The Public Safety Advisor is responsible to provide consultative, research and advisory services on all matters relating to public safety. This may include:

- Monitoring and amending public safety programs to ensure they comply departmental priorities and public safety needs;
- 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.
- Conducting research, assessing and making recommendations on current programs managed or administered by the Department of Justice.

The Public Safety and Policing Advisor will be responsible for several projects and initiatives that support the delivery of public safety programs. Under the direction of the Manager of Policing Strategies and Governance, this position helps to define and manage the overall project(s) that impact internal and external interested parties and assist the Department in delivering its vision, mission, and mandate.

Specifically, this position will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and developing new program areas to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of Nova Scotians.

This position will be responsible for delivering projects and programs according to any associated scope, timeline, and budget, including ongoing monitoring and reporting. The position may work with key internal and external parties and develop and/or deliver on a plan for significant change management and communications, with guidance from senior colleagues.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- Assess programs and policies and subsequently makes recommendations or develops alternatives related to specific programming to enhance public safety,
- Prepare written material, including briefing notes, submissions to Executive Council, correspondence, discussion papers and proposals,
- Identify, analyze, and respond to emergent issues on behalf of the Division in a manner that is consistent with Divisional and Departmental practices, and
- Responsible for managing the completion of work products, allocating and utilizing resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a collaborative, motivated and successful approach. Provide direction and/or development of the project(s) and associated plan(s).

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Assets for this role include:

- Project Manager Certification
- 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**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**Working Conditions**:
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting and may involve sitting for long periods of time. Travel throughout the province may be required. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week. You may be required to work overtime on occasion.

**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.**Pay Grade**:_ _EC 11

**Salary Range**:_ _$3,351.92 - $4,189.95 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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