Competition # : 48286
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 09-Apr-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Procurement Services, a branch of the Department of Service Nova Scotia, is a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to supporting our clients who procure goods, services, and construction to benefit Nova Scotians. We oversee the Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy, providing leadership and direction in the development and delivery of procurement programs, plans, and strategies that align with departmental and government priorities.
Our Business Intelligence (BI) Team offers comprehensive business systems support and analytics services to the branch and a wide range of clients across the Nova Scotia Public Sector. The BI Team engages in daily service and support as well as larger transformational projects that affect the broader Procurement service and its clients.
Reporting to the Manager, the Business Intelligence Data Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing activities related to data analysis and reporting, while supporting data-driven decision-making through the design and delivery of scalable data solutions.
The role focuses on integrating and transforming data from SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and other enterprise systems into an Azure-based Lakehouse platform, legacy SQL database, and applying spend classification rules, and enabling analytics through Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers.
To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Information technology) in addition to 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering roles within a complex service environment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, relationship builder, and innovative thinker with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to the managers. They demonstrate initiative, analytical thinking, and adaptability, along with proven collaboration skills in a dynamic, procurement-focused environment.
Assets
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral and/or electronic presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be accepted in place of education requirements. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Join the Department of Service Nova Scotia and experience the benefits of a fulfilling career, supported by comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a diverse range of paths to explore within our department and across the government.
Based on the employment status, 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.
This is a permanent, full-time employment opportunity.
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,805.63 - $3,410.48 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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