Competition # : 46312
Department: Growth & Development (Housing)
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 25-Jun-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Growth and Development promotes safe and secure communities by working with partners across the province to build safe, affordable, and suitable homes for Nova Scotians with low and moderate incomes. The Department also manages federal infrastructure programs to facilitate the delivery of eligible cost shared projects throughout Nova Scotia.
As the Community Housing Advisor you will be responsible for delivering one or more community housing programs on a strategic level throughout the province. You will provide expert advice to community housing proponents on programs and funding partners to promote sector sustainability with a focus on equity-deserving and vulnerable groups. As the Community Housing Advisor, you will have an understanding of the challenges faced by the sector and will support proponents in addressing these challenges through progressive program/initiative implementation. You will also be responsible for providing specialized and/or administrative and supportive work in delivering government housing programs and initiatives to our valued community housing partners.
This role will coordinate and advance capacity-enhancing strategies and transformative solutions to support sector renewal and modernization, with a focus on achieving long term sustainability and help meet provincial targets under the National Housing Strategy.
You have completed a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, plus a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in business development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
You are connected to the community and not-for-profit housing sector and understand the challenges associated with providing affordable Housing. You have committed to finding housing solutions for equity-deserving groups. It is considered an asset if you have worked in or with the Non-profit Housing sector for a minimum of one year.
Proficiency and demonstrated capabilities in business and strategic planning, project management, and report writing are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computer literacy is also required. Knowledge of the challenges faced by the sector and experience in business analysis to identify organizational gaps that put organizational sustainability at risk would be considered an asset.
You must have strong critical thinking and analytical skills along with problem solving, risk assessment and consultation skills. You must have experience integrating an anti-racist and equity-deserving lens to policy development. Excellent interpersonal skills, time management skills, and a high level of competence in written and verbal communication are essential.
Knowledge of government processes and government structure is ideal. In addition, knowledge of evaluation and research methodologies, data analysis methods, and data interpretation would be considered assets.
A proven ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team is essential. You must have strong planning, organizational and administrative skills and have demonstrated initiative in the exercise of these skills in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects.
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.
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies 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.
Most of your work is in a comfortable office environment. There is a need for you to balance competing priorities, attend multiple meetings, and meet strict deadlines. Provincial travel may be 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.
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.
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Email: competitions@novascotia.ca