Enterprise Risk Analyst
Competition # : 47157
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: BURNSIDE
Type of Employment: Temporary
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 21-Oct-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
We work within the Service Nova Scotia department. We help citizens and businesses access a variety of government programs and services. We also support the delivery of public sector programs and services by:
- Providing information and technology services;
- Processing financial transactions:
- Auditing government operations;
- Collecting and sharing geographic data;
- Managing major purchases; and
- Supporting government departments and first responders in identifying, planning for and responding to public safety risks and hazards that lead to major service disruptions.
At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality 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 Scotia's 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 direction of the Manager of Insurance and Risk Management, the Enterprise Risk Analyst is responsible for assisting in the overall risk management and loss prevention strategy for the Province, as well as all Agencies, Boards, and Commissions we service. This is completed by identifying and assessing strategic and operational risks to recommend loss protection programs to mitigate exposures. This includes managing the insurance policies and self-insurance programs for the province, ensuring adequate limits and coverages, and liaising with insurance brokers on renewals and endorsements. The incumbent shall also review insurance certificates for coverage adequacy and advise on contractual wordings related to public tenders. The successful proponent will research and provide and trending analysis as it relates to claims history, providing advice for ongoing risk mitigation.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field with a minimum of five years experience, or a master’s degree in business administration or a related field and three years of related experience. Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) or Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation is required. Must have and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license. At the cost of the Crown, the incumbent shall submit a satisfactory criminal record check and current driver’s abstract before hire.
Innovative solutions are required when providing solutions to risk exposures. The successful proponent shall remain current with all industry, legislative, and legal standards as it relates to insurance and risk management. They shall keep abreast of trends and practices and have an in-depth knowledge of the Public Highways Act and the Insurance Act. The incumbent shall possess superb interpersonal and communication skills, possess a strong teamwork ethic, and show initiative.
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.
Additional Information
This is a full-time temporary vacancy with a projected end date near the end of June, 2026. Note that the appointment status is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate and the overall duration of the position is accordance with the collective agreement.
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: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 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.
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 Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
