Policy Analyst, Disaster Assistance Programs, Emergency Management Office

2 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Us

The Government of Nova Scotia's Emergency Management Office is a collaborative effort with municipalities, federal and provincial departments, and critical infrastructure partners to strengthen emergency preparedness through planning, training, and exercising.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Policy Analyst to join our team in the Emergency Management Office. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial 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 Arrangements (DFAA) program and liaise with applicants and external stakeholders.
  • Update policies, procedures, and training curriculum related to the DFAA 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 DFAA files and that tracking systems are up to date.
  • Assist with training of internal staff on DFAA programs.
  • Work with a team to coordinate stakeholder consultations.
Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 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.
What We Offer
  • Career Development: 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, with forward-thinking policies and strategies.
  • Countless career paths.
  • Department-specific flexible working schedules.

This role is in a fast-paced decision-making environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may be required to travel to remote locations and work during inclement weather conditions. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day, with the possibility of longer working hours and overtime. You must be available to participate in the on-call Duty Officer stand-by rotation and support the response and recovery of emergency events as required.

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