Department: Nova Scotia Public Service Commission
Please Quote Competition #PSC-09-71A-CB

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 Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible People, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form, your covering letter or your resume.

Duties:
The Assistant/Associate Compensation Consultant works in collaboration with a Compensation Consultant assisting in all facets of compensation and classification including job analysis and evaluation, research and salary market analysis, client service, policy administration, compensation planning, database management and training initiatives.  Specific responsibilities include conducting research, reviews of both bargaining unit and excluded jobs, providing client service to line departments, and assisting in developing, implementing and evaluating compensation and classification initiatives, projects and programs.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess post-secondary education in a related field with a minimum of 3 years experience in the delivery of compensation, classification, job analysis and/or human resources client services; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.  A professional designation (ie CHRP or IPMA or CCP) will be considered an asset.  Strong skills in communication, consultation, research, analysis, problem-solving, and computer (spreadsheets) are key requirements for this position.  Experience working in a unionized environment along with a working knowledge of government policies and procedures, and collective agreements is preferred.  Some travel may be required.  The successful candidate must be willing to work towards obtaining the CCP designation.   

Classification:  MCP 8 - 15
Salary Range:  Commensurate based on education and experience
Closing Date:   November 25, 2009 

Please send your cover letter and resume as one document when applying via email.  Also please quote the competition number in the email subject line and in your cover letter.  Applications and resumes must be received by midnight on the date of closing.  Submissions may be made by fax, email, Access Nova Scotia Centres or delivered to the department address.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications/Resumes can be sent to:
Human Resources Division 
Johnston Building     
1672 Granville Street
PO Box 186
Halifax, NS  B3J 2N2
Fax: 902 424 7676
Email Contact: tpwfin-csu-job-apps@gov.ns.ca