Competition # : 42950
Department: Justice
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 19-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Public Safety and Security Division (PSSD) is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians by collaborating with various stakeholders and communities across the country. We provide a range of programs, supports, and services, which are in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. We are committed to ensuring services are accessible and representative of the communities we serve.

The Public Safety and Security Division is comprised of the following Units:

• Policing Strategies
• Crime Prevention
• Public Safety Investigations
• Corporate Security
• Provincial Firearms Program
• Security Programs Office
• Service Dog Program

For more information on the Department of Justice Public Safety and Security Division please visit the following link: https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety

About Our Opportunity

As a member of the Public Safety and Security Division, you will provide strategic financial policy advice, develop alternative positions and act as the lead negotiator for the province's position on policing services' contracts (currently totalling 20 contracts/agreements). The position is responsible for issues and activities related to the federal government, other provincial governments, municipalities, and First Nations communities for contract policing.

Primary Accountabilities

• Provides strategic financial policy advice to senior management in the Department of Justice on all federal/provincial/territorial agreements relating to policing services, specifically with respect to the Provincial Policing Services Agreement (RCMP contract) and the Community Tripartite/Quadripartite Agreements (First Nations Policing contracts).
• Participates on national policing committees including the Contract Management Committee and the Crime Prevention and Planning Committee to address and develop mitigations on policing issues on a national scale.
• Administers all provincial policing contracts. Acts as chief negotiator/facilitator between the Government of Canada, RCMP and municipal governments regarding financial issues related to operational policing within our communities and the province.
• Develops and monitors systems to facilitate financial planning on behalf of the provincial and municipal governments.
• Facilitates budget preparation and business planning for all policing contracts, makes recommendations to senior leadership and works with municipal governments and the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities to implement annual budgets.
• Works with senior leadership of the RCMP, local councils and band councils to educate, prevent public safety risk and develop relations among all parties.
• Advocates on behalf of the various stakeholders on policing issues and costs while balancing financial impacts with the safety of Nova Scotians.
• Provides financial advice and guidance to senior staff through negotiations and ongoing issues as they arise.
• Ensures that policing contract issues and amendments under the Department of Justice's purview are appropriately dealt with and completed in a timely manner. This includes completing financial analysis, supporting and/or leading negotiations, applying a strategic lens to the implications for the province, municipal governments, and citizens.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have a university degree in a related field and minimum of three years of leadership and management experience in a related field. Experience equivalencies will be considered.

• You will have experience in contract administration and contract management including financial management.
• You will have experience in project management.
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and have a proven track record of motivating high performance teams. Your leadership skills use a streamline approach to service delivery working with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders to develop, implement and monitor strategies and strategic priorities.
• You will work to ensure the effective management of financial resources, promote a diverse and healthy workplace, demonstrating leadership competencies, promoting teamwork and individual development, monitoring expenditures, accurately forecasting budget requirements for the fiscal year, adhering to procurement and grant management guidelines.
• A Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation (or similar) would be considered an asset.

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

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, 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.

Working Conditions

Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting, with some site visits as required, and frequent opportunity to move about and/or change positions.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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.
• Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.
• Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,687.15 - $4,608.93 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.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below: http://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP

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.