Competition # : 45929
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 13-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Making this Province work is no small job.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) supports Nova Scotia's roads and highways, bridges and many government owned buildings. Our Safety Division plays a pivotal role in helping our employees return home safely.
We are recruiting for a Program Specialist, Health, Safety and Environment to join our team and help to champion and provide leadership within our Health, Safety and Environment Programs.
Reporting to the HSE Program Manager, the Program Specialist will be responsible for developing, analyzing and reporting on statistical information within the Division, and through various operational stakeholders within the department.
This role provides analytic and administrative support to document, monitor, evaluate the corporate data using both leading and lagging indicators to provide regular updates and presentations to HSE Divisional resources and management regarding safety statistics, safety indicators and trends.
The Program Specialist is required to be able to transform raw data obtained from various systems and operational activities into reports that allow HSE and Operational Management to strategize over initiatives that further the HSE culture within the department to reduce incident frequency, severity, reoccurrence potential, and other negative impacts to DPW employees and business assets.
In this role, the Program Specialist:
Success in this position requires a combination of self-motivation and a genuine interest in the health and safety of others. Ability to work independently and as part of a team are keys to the candidate’s success. Creativity is a must!
The position requires a relevant post-secondary degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience working with databases and online reporting systems is required. A high level of proficiency in standard MS Platforms (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Power Point, Lists, etc.) is also a requirement of the position and should be detailed through the application process.
The position requires exceptional communication and relationship building skills to effectively work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
Other characteristics that would be considered assets include:
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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.
Located in a comfortable office environment. Moderate travel required.
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.
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