Workforce Metrics

**Competition #**: 42915

**Department**: Public Service Commission

**Location**: HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**: Term

**Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 30-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as an Indigenous Person, African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons, Person with a Disability, Women in Occupations or Positions where they are Under-represented.

See the Nova Scotia Government's Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.

About Us

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a modern client-centric human resources organization within the Nova Scotia Public Service supporting government departments, agencies and employees as they deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We are committed to be the change for a more engaged and inclusive public service. Our work culture is one of collaboration, flexibility, partnership and continuous improvement.

**The PSC has four key deliverables**:
**Younger Workers**: Continue to champion youth hiring and participation of younger workers aged 35 and under in the public service
**Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**: Champion equitable access for workers from diverse backgrounds in attracting, hiring, retaining and promoting them in the public service
**Psychological Health & Safety**: Continue to support the psychological health and safety of Nova Scotia public service employees
**Human Resources & Employee Relation Solutions**: Continue to lead public service innovation by providing human resource and employee relation solutions
About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, HR Analytics, the Workforce Metrics & Analytics Consultant works cross functionally with program owners and service delivery providers to determine and meet their workforce reporting and analytics needs, ensuring high quality reporting and analytics. You will design and build complex information models, dashboards, KPI's/metrics and reports that provide managers and Senior Leadership, across Government, with the information they need to make data-driven, evidence-based decisions.

Primary Accountabilities

Facilitates the design and administration of surveys or other measurement instruments of employee involvement, leadership effectiveness and organizational review. Analyses data sets, both structured and unstructured, of varying sizes using applied mathematical and statistical methods; turning the patterns and insights into actionable intelligence that provide evidence-based advice. Provides targeted research on workforce demographics and survey data that will identify opportunities for cross departmental initiatives and address any business challenges.
Provides targeted research on workforce demographics and survey data that will identify opportunities for cross departmental initiatives and address any business challenges.
Ensures the contents of any request and the analytics developed using the data are secure and the privacy of information is protected. The role demands that the incumbent take appropriate precautions to project employee and client privacy.
Designs, experiments, test hypotheses and builds data and predictive models. Conducts advanced data analysis using highly complex designs. Tests and validates findings from the data with a focus on accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, logic, significance and clarity. In interpreting the data, considers context, existing knowledge of business issues, assumptions and inferences made, and complexity of data being analyzed.
Interprets and analyses large and varied amounts of complex data to provide accessible, informative and actionable information for a broad spectrum of users.
Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this position, you have completed a Bachelor's degree in a field of study such statistics, applied mathematics, or economics. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. In addition you possess:
A solid command of survey methodology and survey statistics
An ability to analyze data and information into a usable form and provide interpretation or presentation of results for expert and non-technical audiences alike
Proficiency in MS Excel, experience with advanced formulas and data analysis
Experience with Tableau and other data visualization tools
Self motivated individual who brings strong quantitative skills and high attention to detail
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to present to a diverse group in a compelling and influential manner
A strong collaborator and team player who excels at facilitating outcomes with the needs of various stakeholders in mind while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines
Experience with Alchemer would be an asset

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