Policy Analyst

4 days ago

Bible Hill, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 43216

**Department**: Agriculture

**Location**: BIBLE HILL

**Type of Employment**: Permanent

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 04-Jul-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable, and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.

The Policy section supports the entire Department of Agriculture with planning, policy and legislation development, monitoring, and reporting to ensure alignment with Departmental priorities and Government objectives.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Policy, the Policy Analyst plays a key role in Departmental planning, policy research, analysis, and evaluation. You will use formal tools and processes to develop and analyze policy options and make recommendations on a board range of agriculture and agri-food topics to inform Department decision making.

Please note, this posting is also filling a two (2) year term role that will support accountability and reporting requirements of the Department under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership.

Primary Accountabilities

**Main roles for this position will include**:
Conducting policy research and statistical and economic analyses
Preparing briefing materials
Preparing submissions to Executive Council and Finance and Treasury Board (e.g. memorandums to Executive Council, Reports and recommendations to Executive Council, requests for Legislation)
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders and developing consultation plans
Supporting accountability and reporting requirements of the Department by collecting information and preparing reports and documents
Working closely with other Departments and levels of Government and participating in working groups
Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field (such as public administration, business, law, etc.) is required as well as six (6) years' relevant experience; or an equivalent combination.

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 and union agreement, 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.

Additional Information

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
Department specific flexible working schedules

**Pay Grade**: PR 15

**Salary Range**: $2,760.42 - $3,364.90 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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