Competition # : 46304
Department: Natural Resources
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 23-Jun-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
We offer an opportunity to work with two departments that are focused on using Nova Scotia’s natural resources to fuel the clean energy transition and create economic opportunities for our province and our people.
The Department of Energy supports the use and development of energy resources to help increase energy security, create jobs, grow the economy and create social benefits. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of the province’s forest, wildlife and mineral resources, and for managing Nova Scotia’s provincial parks.
One communications team serves both departments, working with a broad range of subject matter and helping ensure Nova Scotians have information about programs, services and priorities. It is a high-energy team working in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an experienced communicator to join our team for a 13-month term.
We’re looking for an experienced communicator who is passionate about delivering clear, impactful messages to a diverse range of audiences. You will work with staff in the two departments to promote public understanding of their initiatives, programs and services and ensure priorities, policies and actions are clearly communicated. You will also work with professionals in marketing, video, photo, design and more to deliver quality communications products and strategies.
The ideal candidate is skilled in developing effective and innovative communication strategies. You have experience working with a diverse range of audiences and crafting communications strategies and products that are accessible and inclusive. You have experience in the full range of communications skills, tactics and strategies to support the needs of these departments. You will be expected to brief and advise senior leaders and elected officials.
The Communications Advisor works with partners to develop and implement communications strategies for the Department of Energy and the Department of Natural Resources. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate should have a post-secondary degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing and several years of professional communications experience, or an acceptable equivalent.
The successful candidate should also have:
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of October 2, 2026. However, the position status (“term”, “temporary” or “casual”) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,418.96 - $4,273.75 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.
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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