Opportunities: Regulatory Analyst
Opportunities: Regulatory Analyst
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Job Description
Competition # :46819
Department:Office of Service Efficiency
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:29-Aug-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Office of Service Efficiency (the Office) was established in 2015 to develop and implement a regulatory reform and modernization agenda in Nova Scotia. It began its work with a focus on reducing barriers to doing business in Nova Scotia and has since expanded its scope to include other groups including physicians and citizens.
It delivers on its mandate through its work in three primary areas: 1) by providing an independent assessment of legislative proposals regulatory proposals and process changes to evaluate alignment with best practice as outlined in the Charter of Governing Principles for Regulation which includes measuring the financial impact of individual proposals and initiatives for costs or savings 2) improving service provided by government to support compliance with legislation regulation and governmental processes and 3) working with partners including government partners in aligning legislative and regulatory approaches and processes.
Our work to improve and modernize Nova Scotias regulatory environment is an important contributor to the provinces broader economic strategy and the Office has been nationally recognized for its work.
About Our Opportunity
As the Regulatory Analyst you will consult and collaborate with internal stakeholders to lead provide guidance train and ensure usage on and compliance with the tools systems and processes developed by the Office.
Primary Accountabilities
Some of the primary accountabilities in this role include:
- Leading the application implementation and review of the best practice tools systems and processes government-wide to accurately and consistently measure compliance burden as part of assessing the impact of legislation regulation and process changes to the province.
- Conducting best-practice research on trends impact analysis systems processes and tools as well as assessing user and Office needs to plan and lead the management and updating of the Impact Assessment Application Tool.
- Prepare and present Impact Assessment Reports briefing materials and policy advice for senior leaders including the deputy minister.
- Leading and providing in-depth subject matter expertise and support to departments and agencies in understanding complex issues and developing potential strategic solutions to reduce or prevent business burden.
- Developing and delivering a training program on best-practice principles and Impact Assessments across government departments.
- Collaborating with inter-departmental teams on long-term projects that required in-depth impact analysis. This requires developing and maintaining subject matter expertise in current and emerging regulatory issues.
In this role you will report to the Executive Director Regulatory Reform and Partnerships
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Degree in Law Masters of Public Administration or related discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience along with 2 years of experience working in an analytical and strategic development role.
To be successful within this role you must also:
- Have strong analytical skills to conduct in-depth analysis of government proposals and initiatives.
- Have the ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced team environment and undertake a variety of diverse tasks that involve a wide range of subject areas.
- Be able to adapt to a dynamic work environment and strategize approaches to meet the needs of unique proposals and projects.
- Be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines when priorities may compete or when immediate results are required by senior decisionmakers.
- Possess exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Have in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
While not required it is considered an asset if you have previous experience in:
- Regulatory analysis.
- A regulatory business or legal environment.
Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Conceptual Thinking Strategic Orientation Outcome Focus Problem Solving High level of Organization
Effective Interactive Communication Partnering and Relationship Building and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.
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
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.
Working Conditions
Work within an office environment; occasional travel as required.
Additional Information
This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of September 11 2026. The appointment 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
- A dynamic client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3418.96- $4273.75Bi-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 Womenin 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
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
