Competition # : 45803
Department: Emergency Management
Location: DARTMOUTH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 01-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Emergency Management is responsible for leading disaster and emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia. The objective of the Department is to ensure that Nova Scotians are safe, prepared and resilient in the face of disasters and emergencies. The Department leads the coordination and co-operation of partners and resources during provincial level critical incidents, supports municipal and other partners in regional level and local events, administers the province’s 911 service, maintains critical communications infrastructure and supports operations of our regional emergency management centres. The Department also works to ensure critical government services continue to function during and after critical events.
The Regional Operations and Infrastructure Branch enhances the safety and resilience of our Province by:
The Public Safety Field Communications Agency is responsible for managing public safety and public works, including two-way radio communications, infrastructure, and dispatch services on behalf of the Province.
Working in an emergency management and public safety operations context, the Technical Specialist is responsible for providing highly specialized radio-frequency (RF) and Information Technology (IT) related services supporting the delivery of mission-critical services. The specialist will work closely with PSFCs service manager daily, and be responsible for researching, specifying, installing, inspecting, and maintaining various specialized equipment supporting Public Safety Field Communications and DEM as a whole, including the mobile communications support program, tower site infrastructure, and the Regional Operations and Infrastructure facilities of DEM. They will contribute to technical proposals, the establishment of standards, and maintaining documentation, and verify the work of various third-party contractors who work in and support the technology environment and DEM facilities. They will help non-technical staff in DEM and in client agencies, navigate a world of changing public safety technology through the provision of expert-level technical advice.
The ideal candidate will exhibit a commitment to high-quality service delivery, focusing on meeting client needs through the effective delivery of technology solutions. Proven expertise in public safety communications technologies is essential, as is demonstrated experience delivering on complex projects.
The successful candidate will have completed at minimum Grade 12 education and related trade or technical training (such as Electronics Engineering Technician or Technologist program), and have seven (7) years of related experience following course completion, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Related experience must include:
Assets include:
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include:
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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.
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.
Pay Grade: TE 27
Salary Range: $2,683.02 - $3,116.30 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.
We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.
Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!
Email: competitions@novascotia.ca