Program Lead

Competition # : 47649 

Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG 

Closing Date: ​13-Jan-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), we are responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers' safety through education, outreach, inspection and enforcement, equipment registration, permits, and licenses.  Our staff of over 115 employees, located throughout Nova Scotia, do this by using the Pathways to Compliance to enhance compliance through setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.

LSI works to provide fairness, safety, and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for safety, labour standards, apprenticeship, immigration and population growth, and many other facets of everyday life.

If you are searching for a rewarding career, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Technical Safety Officer.

About Our Opportunity

As the Program Lead, you will be responsible for providing advanced specialized program administrative and technical expertise for the Power Engineering Program that impacts the province, as well as leading projects and initiatives, within the mandate of the department. 

The Program Lead, Power Engineering supports a team of technical safety professionals. They are responsible to set the health and technical safety rules and promote, verify and enforce compliance with the Province's Technical Safety Act, regulations and safety standards for boiler and pressure equipment, power engineering, registered plants, fuel systems and cranes.

The Program Lead works collaboratively across government and with various stakeholders and sectors to build collaborative relationships. The Program Lead will offer sound advice and information on technical issues, emerging trends and regulation and code updates. This may include leading jurisdictional scans, statistical research, stakeholder consultations and in-depth analysis. This work will result in the preparation of briefing notes, presentations and recommendations.

The Program Lead will also represent the department on various provincial, national and international technical and association committees. As the provincial representative, the Program Lead will be accountable in communicating this work both vertically and horizontally and preparing recommendation plans for implementation.

You may:

Provide input to the technical development of the relevant ASME and CSA codes and standards.

As the Program Lead, you will work under the general supervision of the Manager, Boiler & Pressure Equipment and Fuel Safety Section of the Technical Safety Division.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant trade or technical training includes:

You have:

Bachelor's degree + 6 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Stationary (Power) Engineering Second Class Certificate or higherTechnical knowledge in Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Power EngineeringDemonstrated ability to make decisions and manage risksStrong communication and interpersonal skills Experience in policy and program developmentExperience interpreting regulations, policies, procedures and guidelinesExperience working with diverse groups and their representatives

Assets

Experience working in a unionized environmentDegree education or significant experience in a relevant industry (fuel, pressure equipment, boilers, power engineering) Engineering degree and/or experience

You have knowledge and experience in the use of non-destructive testing equipment and methodologies.

You Possess the following:
Exceptional communication (written and verbal);Computer skills including management of electronic files;Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets such as Microsoft Word and Excel; andInterpersonal and relationship building skills.

You have sound knowledge of the requirements of applicable ASME Code Sections, interpretation of mechanical drawings, boiler and pressure vessel design, piping design, welding, refrigeration, metallurgy, feed water conditioning, instrumentation, fuels and fuels gases as well as combustion principles, thermodynamics, pumps, turbines, compressors and air conditioning.

You passed an examination and hold or are willing to obtain within 1 year of appointment, a Commission from the National Board of Boiler Pressure Inspectors and shall have been engaged in ASME boiler and pressure vessel code related work such as inspection or design under the provisions of the ASME code.

You must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a security clearance certificate issued through the Safety and Security Office of Public Works and Government Services Canada (or its equivalent) and be able to be designated as a Safety Inspector under the Treasury Board of Canada Safety Standards.

You must be able to work in tight confined spaces and heights and have strong demonstrated computer literacy, ability to operate customized computer applications and have excellent interpersonal skills in verbal and written communications, public speaking, problem solving and decision making.

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.

Other Considerations

You must have the following:

a valid Class 5 Driver's License along with access to a reliable vehicle; anda current certificate in Emergency First Aid (or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of appointment).

You may be required to obtain certification in offshore survival training.

What We Offer
Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your careerEngaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategiesCountless career pathsDepartment specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade:  PR 17  

Salary Range:  $3, $3,649.33 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application. 

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued. 

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to 

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