Manager, Labour Standards Adjudication and Policy

About Us

The Labour Standards Division is responsible for the Labour Standards Code and related regulations, which establish the basic rights and responsibilities of provincially regulated employers and workers in Nova Scotia.  The legislation provides a dispute resolution mechanism and enforcement tools for addressing complaints under the Code and establishes licensing and registration requirements in relation to the recruitment and hiring of foreign workers.

We help people understand and comply with our legislation and provide a fair, accessible and responsive dispute resolution system.

We know our work can be challenging and often deals with people in difficult situations − we strive to create a welcoming, respectful, safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

About Our Opportunity

As the Manager, Labour Standards Adjudication and Policy, you will support the division’s mandate to provide fair, impartial, effective and timely dispute resolution services.  You will lead a team of officers responsible for investigating and adjudicating complex complaints and foreign worker applications.  You will assist with the development of resources, and the implementation of practices, to support the Division’s adjudicative work.  As well, you will provide policy support to assist the Division with legislative and regulatory changes.

This position reports to the Director of Labour Standards.

Primary Accountabilities

Key accountabilities include:

• Manage a team of officers (Labour Standards Officer 3s) providing effective leadership, guidance and support.
• Manage a small caseload of complex files and issue reasoned decisions.
• Support, monitor and evaluate the decision-writing work of the Division and provide recommendations to the Director on ways to enhance the division’s ability to produce quality written analytical work in a timely manner.
• Support the policy work of the Division by reviewing labour, employment, and human rights trends, engaging in analysis, making recommendations, providing feedback on potential legislative and regulatory changes and assisting with the preparation of materials to support policy changes.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, anti-racist and welcoming workplace that values diversity, fosters employee recognition and encourages employee engagement.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

A law degree, management experience plus several years of working experience in labour or employment related law.

As the successful candidate you demonstrate an understanding of the changing employment environment and the challenges this can create in the context of current labour standards legislation, as well as an understanding of the unique vulnerability of foreign workers and the policy tools available to create protections for these workers.  You work well independently, and in team environments you apply the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion to all areas of your work and will support your colleagues to do the same.

You have demonstrated experience in interpreting, applying, and analyzing legislation, regulations, or policies. You possess exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively on multiple deadlines simultaneously.  You have superior communication skills (verbal and written) and proven experience with complaint investigation and decision-writing.  You have a thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

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

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.

You must have a driver’s licence and be able to occasionally travel.

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.