Policy Coordinator

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Us

The Government of Nova Scotia's Court Services Division is committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring the fair and accessible administration of justice. Our team administers court operations, provides services to the public, and offers administrative and clerical support to the judiciary.

About Our Opportunity

In this role, you will be accountable for formulating, developing, implementing, and monitoring policies. You will also be involved in the development and implementation of strategic and business planning processes. This position reports to the Director, Court Services.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Provide leadership to Court Services in policy development, implementation, and monitoring by proactively identifying policy requirements, formulating and implementing policy change, and continuously updating policy and procedure manuals.
  • Oversee ongoing staff training to ensure that policies and procedures are in accordance with legislation and are consistently applied.
  • Oversee the uniform application of policies, procedures, and operational standards and provide guidance to members of the Court Services Management Team and other divisional staff.
  • Be responsible for the strategic and business planning process and take a leadership role in developing and implementing strategic and business plans, performance indicators, and electronic tracking processes for accountability reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with service delivery and program standards through fielding and responding to complaints regarding Court Services operations and by conducting operational audits and making recommendations to the Executive Director and members of the Senior Management Team for remedial action to address deficiencies.
  • Contribute to the ongoing relevance and appropriateness of the Court Services Division operations by ensuring that any amendments to relevant provincial and federal legislation are properly reflected in the policies and procedures and are supported by the Court Services Division information technology applications.
  • Assist in the effective management of Court Services' Division through ongoing identification of issues and trends in the field of administration of justice on the provincial, national, and international level; initiation, development, and implementation of resources and special projects to appropriately respond to emerging concerns and issues.
Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a University Degree in a related discipline with several years of justice experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and development is essential. Previous experience in organizational development, project management, and change management in a client-focused organization is required. The successful candidate will possess the ability to analyze and interpret the rules and statutes that govern justice policies and programs. Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to writing policy and procedure, along with proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are essential. The ability to find consensus among a variety of stakeholders and work well in a team environment is key. A skill set that includes self-directed behavior, analytical and conceptual thinking, and innovative approaches to problem solving is necessary.

In addition, you must have strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to interact effectively with Department representatives, Court Administrators, supervisors, and staff in the Justice centers across the province, as well as the judiciary, the legal community, police, and other enforcement agencies. Your expertise in policy and compliance will assist you in ensuring the applicable policies and standards are correct, and that staff are trained to meet these standards. Your expertise will also assist in resolving concerns over the interpretation of policies and procedures, in an equitable, timely, and consistent manner.

Family court or family law experience would be viewed as an asset.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains include Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation.

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

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Working Conditions
  • The normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
  • May be required to work overtime on occasion.
  • Work is completed in a comfortable office environment.
Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2026. The position is located in Halifax.

What We Offer
  • Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • An engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in.
  • Countless career paths.
  • Department-specific flexible working schedules.

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