Policy Analyst, Disaster Response Specialist

3 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Policy Analyst in the Emergency Management Office of Nova Scotia. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting disaster assistance programs across the province, working on the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies that directly aid our communities during times of crisis.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Oversee day-to-day requirements for Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance program and liaise with applicants and external stakeholders.
  • Update policies, procedures, and training curriculum related to the Disaster Financial Assistance program.
  • Participate in Federal/Provincial/Territorial meetings/working groups to ensure the Province of Nova Scotia is aligned with all national standards, guidelines, and processes.
  • Participate in and/or coordinate program evaluation and reviews to support continuous improvement activities.
  • Ensure quality assurance of Disaster Financial Assistance files and that tracking systems are up to date.
  • Assist with training of internal staff on Disaster Financial Assistance programs.
  • Work with a team to coordinate stakeholder consultations.
Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A bachelor's degree and at least seven (7) years of related experience, with at least two (2) years of emergency management experience, or a master's degree and five (5) years of related experience.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with a broad range of audiences.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), SAP, and internet technologies.
  • Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment and the ability to undertake assignments without supervision.
Assets

The following qualifications and experiences are considered assets:

  • Experience in project management.
  • Experience working in an Emergency Management Centre (EMC).
  • Recognized Incident Command Systems (ICS) Training.
  • Superior ability to multi-task and meeting challenging deadlines.
  • Experience developing and delivering training to adults.
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for career development, including:

  • 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.

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