Policy Analyst

About Us

The Department of Justice’s Policy and Information Management division brings together an inter-related group of department functions dedicated to the creation, coordination, analysis, sharing, accuracy, storage, and business use of information. The division’s support to the department includes: providing department-wide policy analysis and advice; research and analytics; business planning services; Federal/Provincial/Territorial relations; legislative support; managing the department’s records management program (central registry); and, supporting the department’s facility and accommodation requirements.

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About Our Opportunity

In this role, you will report to the Director, Legislation, Policy & Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Relations and will be accountable to undertake a variety of policy coordination and development functions. You will be engaged in providing advice to senior management on justice policy development, implementation, review, and interpretation; researching and analyzing justice trends and emerging policy issues; identifying and assessing justice policy impacts and recommending appropriate courses of action and leading and/or advising on program evaluation.
 

Primary Accountabilities

In this role, you will work closely with all Divisions, FPT partners, and a number of Agencies, Boards and Commissions affiliated with the Department. A few of your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the coordination of key divisional functions related to legislation, FPT relations and departmental correspondence.
• Drafting and preparing briefing notes, report and recommendations, and ministerial appointment forms for the successful appointments to agencies, boards, and commissions.    
• Researching and conducting statistical analysis related to a range of issues related to agencies, boards, and commissions.
• Providing analysis of policy options and presenting summaries, recommendations, and reports on a variety of complex issues, programs, and services.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials and advising senior leadership.
• Contributing to the formulation of policy and program recommendations and solutions based on your research and analysis.
   

Qualifications and Experience

You hold a university degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., public administration, law or the social sciences, in addition to several years of research and policy experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience maybe considered. 

Experience in coordination and planning, working with multi-disciplinary teams, conducting research and analysis, and advanced computer skills are essential to this role. Strong organizational and administrative skills are essential skills as you will be expected to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments. You must also possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to establish productive relationships with representatives of non-governmental and governmental organizations (both interdepartmentally and interjurisdictionally). This role also requires ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, and able to follow-up proactively and address issues as they arise.

The following will be considered assets for this position:

• Working knowledge of current government policy, legislation and government programs.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia justice system.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework.  During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

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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

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• Some overtime work may be required
• Dynamic continuously evolving work environment
  
   

Additional Information

This is a permanent employment opportunity in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
 

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