Opportunities Public Safety and Policing Advisor (Police Modernization)

About Us

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 and Governance
• Crime Prevention
• Public Safety Investigations
• Corporate Security
• Provincial Firearms Program
• Security Programs Office
• Service Dog Program
• Public Safety Audit Function

For more information on the Department of Justice Public Safety and Security Division please visit the following link: Our Opportunity

The Public Safety Advisor is responsible to provide consultative research and advisory services on all matters relating to public safety. This may include:

• Monitoring and amending public safety programs to ensure they comply departmental priorities and public safety needs;
• Representing the Province on issues relating to public safety on federal/provincial/territorial committees;
• Representing the Department of Justice at law enforcement and public safety functions;
• Serving as liaison on interdepartmental committees; and
• Working with policing government and community partners to make Nova Scotia a safer place to live and work.
• Conducting research assessing and making recommendations on current programs managed or administered by the Department of Justice.

The Public Safety and Policing Advisor will be responsible for several projects and initiatives that support the delivery of public safety programs. Under the direction of the Manager of Policing Strategies and Governance this position helps to define and manage the overall project(s) that impact internal and external interested parties and assist the Department in delivering its vision mission and mandate.

Specifically this position will be responsible for reviewing analyzing and developing new program areas to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of Nova Scotians.

This position will play a role in advancing police modernization initiatives. The position may manage projects within defined scope timelines and budgets while fostering collaboration with internal and external partners. It will support strategic change management and communications to ensure stakeholder engagement and readiness and contribute to continuous improvement through monitoring reporting and identifying opportunities for innovation.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assess programs and policies and subsequently makes recommendations or develops alternatives related to specific programming to enhance public safety
• Prepare written material including briefing notes submissions to Executive Council correspondence discussion papers and proposals
• Identify analyze and respond to emergent issues on behalf of the Division in a manner that is consistent with Divisional and Departmental practices and
• Responsible for managing the completion of work products allocating and utilizing resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a collaborative motivated and successful approach. Provide direction and/or development of the project(s) and associated plan(s).
  

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree and five years of related experience in project management or program review. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.

To be successful in this role the candidate will have knowledge of factors that influence public safety issues. An ability to assess and provide objective finding and recommendations of new or existing programs will be essential.

The ideal candidate will possess motivation and an ability to problem-solve while making decisions in consultation with Divisional senior leadership. Sound judgement and application of common sense with the proven ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to sensitive problems is required. Strong analytical interpersonal and communication skills are essential. An understanding of budgeting is required to the successful deliver of this work.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines; administration experience with legislation and policies; and excellent verbal and written skills along with attention to detail in terms of reading and disseminating information.

Assets for this role include:

• Project Manager Certification
• Proficiency in French

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 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

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting and may involve sitting for long periods of time. Travel throughout the province may be required. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week. You may be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

This is a Permanent employment opportunity.

Proficiency in French would be considered an asset.

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.