Opportunities Senior Policy Analyst (Term)

The Department of Advanced Education (AE) has responsibility for universities private career colleges and language schools student assistance program post-secondary accessibility services as well as Research Nova Scotia and innovation sandboxes throughout the province.

Are you interested in working in an environment where you can learn grow and lead Do you enjoy making a difference and working with great people We are looking for a critical thinker with the ability to synthesize complex and disparate issues into viable options for senior leadership for the short and long term.

Reporting to the Manager of Policy the Senior Policy Analyst will support Departmental policy and planning through conducting research and analysis and developing robust policy options to address complex challenging and dynamic policy implications with respect to the post-secondary sector.

You will supporting departmental operational planning and accountability reporting measurement and tracking of department outcomes coordinating briefings and preparation of briefing material for senior management including the Deputy Minister and Minister as well as monitoring of Hansard private members bills and AE legislation when the legislature is sitting. You support a wide range of department projects including policy development and modernization activities corporate reporting research strategic planning and other initiatives as well as collaboration with stakeholders. You support the integration of department programs and services their alignment with legislation and corporate policies as well as the strategic goals and priorities of the Department.

• Policy research and analysis identification of policy options to inform decision making and to support the strategic direction of the Department.
• Preparation and coordination of submissions to Executive Council and well as Requests for Legislation and regulatory amendments for the Department.
• For legislative sittings prepare briefing material for the Minister monitor question period and private members bills identify emerging issues to support the Minister.
• Development and coordination of briefing material to support Department initiatives and corporate reporting.
  
  

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelors degree with several years of related experience an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
As the successful candidate you have demonstrated experience and thorough knowledge of the public policy development process and significant experience in policy analysis research planning and project tracking and coordination.

You possess strong organizational planning capability. You are a strong communicator both written and verbal and have strong analytical and research skills. You have a proven ability to collaborate. You have excellent relationship building skills with experience building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and you value a diverse and inclusive workforce. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

You are proficient using Microsoft Office programs specifically with Power-Point and Excel.

Assets for this position:

Experience working with Agencies Boards and Commissions.
Experience in project management and/or agenda management

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: writing assessment interview(s) and reference checks.

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

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined 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.

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 1st 2028.

• 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
• A dynamic client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus