Opportunities: Manager of Hansard
Opportunities: Manager of Hansard
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Job Description
Competition # :46778
Department:Legislative Services
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:15-Sep-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Hansard Reporting Services produces the official reports of the meetings of the House of Assembly and its various committees. We thrive in a fast-paced environment. We enjoy the unfolding of political history and are committed to maintaining excellence and meeting our deadline.
Duties:
Reporting to the Assistant Clerk of the House of Assembly the Manager/Editor of the Hansard division of the NS House of Assembly is accountable for the compilation of a complete accurate and timely production of the verbatim records of the debates and proceedings of the House of Assembly its various Standing Select and Special Committees of the House and the House of Assembly Management Commission. They are also responsible for the completion of a daily index which is used as the basis for the comprehensive Spring and Fall sitting indices.
The incumbent is responsible for the effective administration of the Hansard Office which includes human resource and financial management.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors degree or diploma program (in a relevant discipline) and/or related field experience combined with specialized knowledge as it relates to legislative proceedings and terminology and Hansard production techniques is required. An acceptable combination of training and experience may be considered. The successful candidate must be non-partisan.
They must have excellent management skills and techniques (e.g. planning organizing integrating directing and controlling) and the ability to apply them; excellent leadership skills and interpersonal abilities judgement tact and diplomacy. Must have exceptional understanding of English; and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in document editing and production/transcription techniques. Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly MS Word is required. The successful candidate must be able to exercise considerable initiative and have the ability to work in a high stress environment while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.
Experience working in a parliamentary environment and familiarity with Legislative procedures and terminology as well as supervisory experience would be considered an asset. Knowledge of SLIQ html and webediting techniques and web/digital publishing would also be considered an asset. While French is not required bilingualism is an asset.
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
This position requires considerable flexibility with regard to hours of work flexible hours evening shifts and or overtime will be required when the House is in Session.
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: EC 10
Salary Range: $3108.16- $3885.22Bi-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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
