Training Consultant (Program Admin Officer 3)
Competition # : 44536
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 22-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change’s vision is to be a leader in regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership and promotion.
In fulfilling this mandate, we, as members of the Policy Division, agree to effectively carry out our duties utilizing our intelligence, skills, and abilities to support a healthy province-wide population, a sustainable environment, and a prosperous economy. To this end, we the undersigned will exhibit dedication to our work for the environment and our citizens. We will support each other and other divisions by committing to the following value statements for a cohesive, collaborative, innovative, and engaging workplace.
About Our Opportunity
Working in a fast-paced, team environment, our Training Consultant is responsible for leading the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of training programs which support the skill development of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change staff.
As the Department's training consultant, you will guide all aspects of the development and delivery of our training programs. This includes the completion of needs assessments, course design and development, implementation, and program evaluation and review. You will lead departmental teams on a wide range of training programs as well as have the opportunity to manage projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. In addition, this role will also be involved with facilitating meetings for various work units within Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change.
Qualifications and Experience
You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the design and delivery of training for adult learners (including e-learning training material), conducting research, and providing advice regarding training issues. You will possess an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, graphics, and presentation software. As the leader for training and development you will be a self-starter with demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to adapt to change. You will have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently using sound judgement.
A certificate in adult education and experience in graphic recording are considered assets.
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
A valid driver’s license and the ability to work flexible hours on occasion are required.
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.
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.
