Senior Policy Analyst COR 23124
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
Halifax, NS
Closed
Job Details:
Senior Policy Analyst
Corporate Services
Location: Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Union Status: Excluded (Non-union)
Competition # COR 23124
Closing Date: August 15, 2023
About Us
The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.
We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that's right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need. We do this by working together with other levels of government, as well as private and community partners, to ensure seniors, families and individuals with limited incomes have a safe, suitable and affordable place to call home.
About Our Opportunity
The NSPHA is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to work in the Corporate Services office in Halifax to support the implementation of the NSPHA operational policy framework. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Policy and Strategy, the Senior Policy Analyst will take a lead role in the review, development, and evaluation of policies for the NSPHA.
The Senior Policy Analyst, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, will recommend new policies and procedures that are aligned with current housing priorities and research that will support successful outcomes for public housing clients.
The Senior Policy Analyst will prepare briefings for senior management and support the development of corporate reports, including the Strategic Plan, the Business Plan, and the Accountability Report. The Senior Policy Analyst will also be called upon to assist in the administration of committees, including staff-level working groups and the Appeals Committee.
• Produce qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, measurement, and evaluation of complex policy issues to provide strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Provide policy advice and prepare, coordinate and assure quality control for submissions to Executive Council and Finance and Treasury Board, as well as briefing materials and binders for the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Premier.
• Manage strategic projects and initiatives that involve the development of effective working relationships across a variety of levels/work units and regional staff.
• Support corporate preparation of business plans aligned with the Government's strategic housing priorities and accountability reports that monitor and document achievements, track and measure outcomes to assure good governance of public housing.
• Provides advice on the development of public housing operational priorities by promoting broad dialogue among stakeholders to address key issues; undertaking environmental scanning to identify emerging trends; researching current practices and promoting the involvement of regional staff in the identification of strategies that ensure our goals are realized.
• Post-secondary degree in a related field, such as public administration, economics, business, communications, social sciences, or statistics; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Previous experience in a related position that includes developing and analyzing policies and/or programs.
• Progressive experience in the planning, development, and implementation of policies and/or programs. Including leading, monitoring, and overseeing policy and/or program initiatives.
• Sound judgement and initiative exercising autonomy in drafting policy recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and experience providing advice to senior leadership.
• Experience working collaboratively across inter-organizational working groups.
• Advanced research skills, analytical thinking and problems solving skills.
• Strong foundation in statistics and statistical visualization.
• Experience leading strategic projects and initiatives.
Assets
• Experience in policy development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Understanding of housing issues and priorities.
• Project management experience.
• Data management experience.
If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver's abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.
Classification: MC 20
Salary Range: $74,441.14 - $96,773.75 annually
Work Week: 35 hours
Note: This is not a Civil Service position.
We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: 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 application.
To Apply
Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.
Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.
Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
