Opportunities: Graphic Designer-Signage Specialist (Planning Technician 3) (46037)
Opportunities: Graphic Designer-Signage Specialist (Planning Technician 3) (46037)
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Job Description
Competition # :46037
Department:Service Nova Scotia
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU NSPG
Closing Date:06Jun25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At Service Nova Scotia we impact every citizen business and municipality and business in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotias vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted accessible modern programs and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live work and do business.
About Our Opportunity
Under the general direction of the Manager Kings Printer/ Postal Services the Graphic Designer Signage Specialist is responsible for the development and delivery of individual graphics and design projects for all signage for government departments as well as print and specialtyrelated materials for the House of Assembly the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and other government entities as required. The Graphic Designer Signage Specialist also manages the process for the creation of new forms and updating of existing forms to meet departments needs. This position has a high level of independence to provide creative solutions to departments and coordinate with suppliers to communicate information and government branding for signs forms publications and specialty materials such as badges and embroidered products.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Graphic Designer Signage Specialist you will be required to have a high level of initiative innovation and creativity in using principles of design within the parameters of government brand standards to meet established goals and objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring effective and consistent application of the government brand and adherence to accessibility standards for all sign and printrelated projects. You will lead and collaborate with department clients; colleagues within Kings Printer Procurement Executive Council Office and Cyber Security and Digital Solutions; and privatesector suppliers to ensure timely and costefficient project delivery. The Graphic Designer Signage Specialist leads projects from initiation to completion including client and supplier contact project definition research design concepts quality review and approval at key points of each phase of the project.
As the Graphic Designer Signage Specialist you will:
Lead the development procurement and delivery of signage and design projects for government departments House of Assembly the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and other government entities as required.
Establish and maintain design standards for government forms and branded stationery.
Conduct client consultation to mutually understand the goals and objectives for all projects; provide advice and leadership to achieve those goals and deliver clear and easily understood written or verbal updates when required.
Assure deadlines and project standards are met by ensuring specifications meet the projects scope; prototypes and samples meet client needs and align with government signage/design standards; and confirm product delivery and quality assurance with the client as part of the project management.
Manage project costing/estimate and budgets.
Lead and support policy application process development and formulation related to signage forms and design project management client satisfaction product development standards and supplier selection.
Qualifications and Experience
You have High School completion plus 2 years Planning Technician course plus 6 years related experience including a thorough understanding and knowledge in area of expertise required by this position. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. The successful candidate will have experience in printing and signage processes and technologies. Demonstrated knowledge of computerized typography colour and page assembly electronic imaging substrates finishing methods and cost estimating; knowledge of graphic arts printing preparation procedures components and their interrelationship as well as experience in project management and skills in mathematics communications and business writing. You must be able to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with multiple and quick changing priorities be meticulously organized and have advanced ability to quickly analyse changing situations to adapt management accordingly.
To be successful in this role you must posses: Strong database and computer skills Proficiency in both Macintosh and PC environments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook); Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator InDesign Acrobat Photoshop). Strong negotiating skills patience and innovation in managing projects of varying complexity. Ability to travel to and navigate clients sites to evaluate the signage site(s) determine project needs and support project implementation. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Teamwork attributes strong interpersonal analytical and problemsolving skills.
Knowledge and experience with the following would be considered assets: Government organizations and operating practices Procurement policies and procedures SAP
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.
Equivalencies include but are not limited to: Postsecondary project management training Postsecondary graduation in business administration commerce or graphic design/communications. 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 aDefined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and LongTerm Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here:Benefits for government employees.
Additional Information
This is a permanent fulltime position based in Halifax.
What We Offer
- Countless career paths.
- 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 forwardthinking policies and strategies.
- Departmentspecific flexible work options.
Pay Grade: TE 24
Salary Range: $2370.01 $2791.38BiWeekly
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 Womenin occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to selfidentify on your electronic are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require anaccommodationthroughout the recruitment process please let us know.
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 concernsmay be directed to
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
