Competition # : 46218
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 17-Jun-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Labour Standards Division is responsible for the Labour Standards Code (the Code) and related regulations, which establish the basic rights and responsibilities of provincially regulated employers and workers in Nova Scotia. The legislation provides a dispute resolution mechanism and enforcement tools for addressing complaints under the Code and establishes licensing and registration requirements in relation to the recruitment of foreign workers for employment in Nova Scotia.
We help people understand and comply with our legislation and provide a timely, fair, and responsive system for resolving Labour Standards complaints and processing recruiter licence and employer registration applications.
Our work can be challenging and often deals with people in difficult situations − we strive to create a safe, supportive, welcoming, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
You will be responsible for conducting research and analysis to support the policy, investigation and adjudication work of the division. You will collect and analyze data to support program evaluation and operational planning activities. As well, you will be responsible for outreach and awareness activities to promote an understanding of and compliance with labour standards.
This position reports to the Director.
In this role you will:
You have a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 1 year related experience.
You have excellent writing skills and proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You understand quantitative and qualitative research and have relevant experience collecting and analyzing data. You are conscientious about — and accurate with — your work.
You have experience relevant to managing projects. You are self-directed, can work with minimal supervision and have effective organizational and time management skills.
You are comfortable using Microsoft applications including Excel, OneNote and Outlook and use these tools to help you work more efficiently.
You have strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build positive, productive relationships with others. You have experience dealing with frustrated and upset individuals and can deescalate situations by seeking to understand others’ perspectives, showing empathy, and remaining calm and respectful.
You demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. You consistently maintain a respectful, professional, and courteous manner with colleagues and clients.
You are flexible and adaptable and demonstrate a willingness to take on any task required to help the team provide timely quality service to the public.
Assets for this role include:
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.
1. This position will be required to travel occasionally to do presentations and engage in other outreach activities
2. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel within the province is required.
You are encouraged to submit a cover letter with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Pay Grade: PR 10
Salary Range: $2,262.74 - $2,760.42 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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