Competition # : 42635
Department: Public Service Commission
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 01-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a modern client-centric human resources organization within the Nova Scotia Public Service supporting government departments, agencies and employees as they deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We are committed to be the change for a more engaged and inclusive public service. Our work culture is one of collaboration, flexibility, partnership and continuous improvement.
The PSC is responsible for determining the human-resource management policies, programs, standards and procedures necessary for the public service; and provides direction, advice and assistance regarding implementation. It is committed to developing a responsive HR system and strives to improve client experience.
Some of our exciting initiatives include:
For more information on the Public Service Commission, please visit the following link: https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/public-service-commission
The Executive Director, Strategic Advisory & Support Services (SASS) provides strategic direction and advice to a division of the Public Service Commission with diverse responsibilities impacting all departments and their employees including Employee Relations, Workplace Resolution, Absence Management, Benefits and Workplace Health & Safety. This division is responsible for all collective bargaining, contract administration and group insurance programs for the 11,000+ employees of government.
The SASS Division leads a variety of employee related programs and services that support current and former provincial government employees. The Executive Director, through consultation and collaboration contributes to the provincial bargaining strategy and leads employee relations for direct provincial government employees. The position is also responsible for overseeing the financial management, administration and advisory services of the Province's Benefits Plans, for a membership which includes employees, retirees and their families. The position also provides leadership, advice and support on absence management, return to work and duty to accommodate matters. The Executive Director oversees the development and administration of the corporate Respectful Workplace Policy and provides strategic direction and oversight to the Workplace Health and Safety unit which provides occupational health and safety advice to all government departments, agencies and commissions.
You are a dynamic and progressive leader who has a bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline (e.g., public administration, law, industrial relations, business/commerce), coupled with several years of progressive related work experience including experience at the senior leadership level.
In addition to the above:
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 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.
Pay Grade: EC 16
Salary Range: $5,447.43 - $6,809.27 Bi-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 Women in 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.
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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.