Quality Analyst (Environmental Analyst 1(A)-(B)-2 (Water Quality Analyst)

 
Competition # : 
42142 
Department: 
Environment and Climate Change
Location: 
HALIFAX
Type of Employment:
 Term
Union Status: 
NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 
3/26/2024 
(
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Through legislation, regulation and enforcement, the Department of Environment and Climate Change has a mandate to support a clean and healthy environment, protect land, advance a clean economy, address the climate crisis, and guide the province towards a sustainable and clean future where all Nova Scotians can thrive.
About Our Opportunity
 
Reporting to the Manager of Quality, the Environmental Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive policy support and advice in the administration of the Department’s Quality program. 
 
Primary Accountabilities
 
-Contributing to the continuous improvement of the department’s regulatory programs through designing
,
implementing
, tracking and reporting on
 divisional and department-wide initiatives to improve effectiveness and increase consistency.
-Working closely with program managers to provide advice on program planning, quality and process improvement activities, and leading reviews and evaluations of environmental and environmental health programs.
-Project Management of projects that span across all divisions and require central coordination.
-Supporting informed decision-making by senior management by working closely with program and leadership teams.  
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts + 2 years related experience is required.
-Experience includes outcome-based measurement and strategic planning; research and analysis, and development of recommendations; leading teams of stakeholders; process improvement activities; evaluation frameworks and/or implementation of program evaluations
-The ability to think conceptually, to grasp and apply highly technical information on many topics, and to develop practical and effective solutions to an extensive range of issues falling within the department’s broad mandate
-Exceptional skills in project design and project management; demonstrated experience leading groups; excellent judgement
-Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy is required. 
-Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with a broad range of audiences
-Technical proficiency in software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software in a windows environment
 
The following are considered as assets:
-Working knowledge of the operation of government, and an understanding of the function of a regulatory department
-Education in public administration, law, science or a related discipline, plus several years of related public sector experience
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  Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click 
here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
 
Working Conditions
 
-Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
-May be required to work overtime on occasion
 
Additional Information
Please note, these are two term positions with anticipated end dates of January 1, 2025  and March 31, 2026; however, the position status (“term”, “temporary” or “casual”) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
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 10 - PR 15  
Salary Range:  $2,251.48 - $3,348.16 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). Failure 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 Competitionsnovascotia.ca.