Youth Engagement and Outreach Coordinator (Program Admin Officer 3) (Designated)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as Indigenous Person, African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons.

See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
 

About Us

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential.  We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia.  Together we are responsible for workplace safety, fire safety, pensions, apprenticeship, adult education, and many other facets of everyday life. 
 

About Our Opportunity

The Youth Engagement and Outreach Coordinator leads and administers Youth and Workforce Development Programs in the province by maintaining agreements supporting collaborative relationships with employers, sector councils, regional business networks, labour organizations, community and equity-based organizations, training providers, and organizations that work with youth. In this role you work closely with government, business, labour and community partners to promote youth employment, especially in emerging sectors, prepare and deliver presentations to promote youth engagement in employment preparation opportunities, and prepare and coordinate social media content to share with communication specialists.

The Youth Engagement and Outreach Coordinator responsibilities include: managing agreements in LaMPSS for Youth Programs and initiatives funded by the Skills and Learning Branch maintaining and updating new and existing funding agreements working with Regional Enterprise Networks, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, sector organizations, equity-deserving organizations and youth program service providers to support youth employment opportunities, including bridging programs, compiling and maintaining youth engagement data collected via agreement reports and Youth Outreach Coordinator activities undertaken, and promoting youth opportunities through social media.

As the Youth Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, you work closely with Skills and Learning Branch colleagues, and  youth service providers to prepare and deliver presentations, facilitate youth engagement at Career Fairs, and coordinate with government to develop and coordinate social media content as needed.

This position reports to the Director, Youth and Workforce Partnerships.
 

Primary Accountabilities

The Youth Engagement and Outreach Coordinator responsibilities include:

• managing agreements in LaMPSS for Youth Programs and initiatives funded by the Skills and Learning Branch
• maintaining and updating new and existing funding agreements 
• working with Regional Enterprise Networks, labour organizations, sector councils, equity-deserving organizations and youth serving organizations, to support youth in gaining employment experiences to support transition to the workforce
• compiling and maintaining youth engagement data collected via agreement reports and Youth Engagement and Outreach Coordinator activities undertaken.
• facilitate youth engagement at career fairs
• coordinating social media content
   

Qualifications and Experience

A university degree plus five years program administration and development experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, such as program development related to youth employment, presentations, developing partnerships and leading initiatives will be considered.

Critical to this position is the proven ability to communicate effectively with youth serving program partners and note service delivery issues that may arise, including monitoring and maintaining program budget, and general agreement oversight.

You demonstrate strong project and program management skill, are well organized and capable of prioritizing work under pressure to meet tight timelines and provide the highest standard of personal ethics with minimal supervision and direction. The incumbent must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of and experience with general office software is a requirement (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, Internet etc.).

To be successful for this role you must have a history of applying a collaborative approach and demonstrated capacity to:

• engage, lead and/or work with a wide variety of public and private sector stakeholders and industry representatives, Regional business networks, sector organizations,  college department heads and equity-deserving community organizations ;
• lead, coordinate, conduct, and support program/project management and implementation
• provide research, advice and analysis – to proactively recognize, understand and be able to articulate the implications of issues;
• communicate concepts, issues and opportunities clearly and effectively in both oral presentation and written materials to audiences with varying levels of related experience/understanding.

This position may involve the development and implementation of policies and procedures, as well as programs and initiatives that provide youth with employment and learning opportunities and pathways to emerging careers.

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 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 THREE (3) YEAR TERM employment opportunity.  The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
 

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.
• Numerous career paths.
• Department-specific flexible work options.