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SalaryDepartment: Natural Resources & Renewables
Location: BIBLE HILL
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 16-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the department of Natural Resources and Renewables, our mission is to conserve, protect and promote our fish, wildlife, natural environments and other resources through safety, education, and law enforcement. We achieve this through a resource-based policing service responsible for the enforcement of wildlife, parks, and fisheries laws to ensure the sustainable use of Nova Scotia’s natural resources and to ensure the continued enjoyment of our province for our present and future generations.
For more information on the department view our website: https://novascotia.ca/natr/
Primary Accountabilities
The Conservation Officer 3 is the primary source of supervisory direction and advice for Conservation Officers. Reporting to the Regional Enforcement Manager and working closely with, regional staff, provincial partner departments, the Conservation Officer 3 is instrumental in ensuring that provincial standards are understood and adhered to supporting consistent and effective application of legislation, policy, and procedures. The Conservation Officer 3 is the primary source of compliance and enforcement expertise, training, coaching and procedural support for Conservation Officers. The incumbent provides coordination and support for intelligence gathering and analysis, complex investigations, and prosecutions. They contribute to departmental risk-based planning processes and provide an operational perspective on issues with enforcing legislation and regulation under the Department’s core mandate.
Qualifications and Experience
Completion of related post secondary education, completion of law enforcement program, police training or equivalent, plus 8 years enforcement experience or an equivalent combination.
The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership experience in the enforcement field, excellent organizational and time management skills. The candidate will have a thorough knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in, investigative techniques and legal processes including a strong background in the preparation and presentation of court documents. Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, standards, and policies is required.
The successful candidate will have experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff as it relates to enforcement activities would be considered an asset. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). The incumbent must have proficient computer skills and report writing as well as experience working with electronic tracking systems and databases. They will have demonstrated their ability to solve complex issues, make decisions, be motivated, versatile, work independently and manage difficult or confrontational situations.
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Applicants are asked to specify this experience and to indicate the type and level of enforcement training they have completed.
Special Statement
The candidate must be eligible for appointment as a Special Constable under the Police Act. A valid Nova Scotia driver’s license is required.
- Please note, this position requires wearing a uniform and carrying/certifying on required duty equipment, including sidearm, OC spray, baton, handcuffs, and portable radio.
Applicant must show that they have previous training and/or certification with this equipment.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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.
Office Location
Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, Bible Hill Office, Truro, Colchester County.
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: TE 29
Salary Range: $2,885.19 - $3,352.47 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.
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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.
