Competition # : 45961
Department: Public Service Commission
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 19-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Government of Nova Scotia is committed to being a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve, to best meet the needs of Nova Scotians. The Public Service Commission is seeking a seasoned and progressive HR professional who will leverage new approaches and innovative thinking to help government attract and hire a skilled, motivated and diverse workforce.
As Director, you will provide leadership for the hiring of talent in a workforce of over 12,000 employees, within approximately 35 departments, offices, and commissions. Reporting to the Executive Director of Recruitment, Compensation and Classification, you demonstrate strong leadership skills by coaching and inspiring a team of approximately 20 staff through major initiatives that drives streamlining and enhancements to the hiring process.
To succeed in this role, you partner with department leaders to understand, anticipate and meet workforce needs and must connect how talent acquisition intersects with other key areas of human resources and business objectives. You will leverage data-driven insights to develop, lead and monitor recruitment strategies in support of departmental Human Resources Plans.
The Director of Talent Acquisition works with community partners to embed inclusive recruitment strategies into all processes and ensures a consistent, high quality hiring experience for both prospective and current employees, as well as hiring managers. You will lead major initiatives that support talent sourcing, assessment, and selection across government and have operational accountabilities for leveraging talent pools for common roles. As a leader, you must readily adapt to changing priorities and find new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions to meet the needs of clients and evolve governments value proposition that aligns with the future workforce.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in human resource management, business, social sciences or other related field, coupled with several years of progressive experience in a leadership capacity. Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and progressive recruitment experience is preferred. You must be comfortable in leading conversations, providing presentations and understand workforce trends that affect recruitment and attraction.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. We strive to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and valued. We expect leaders who create and nurture equity in the workplace, who celebrate a supportive culture of diversity and belonging.
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.
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: EC 13
Salary Range: $4,136.98 - $5,171.21 Bi-Weekly
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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.
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Email: competitions@novascotia.ca