Classification Consultant (Designated)

May 22, 2021 Education

Job Overview

Job title: Classification Consultant (Designated)

Company: The Government of Nova Scotia

Job description: Competition # : 30744

Department: Public Service Commission

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG

Closing Date: 5/31/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as Indigenous Person, African Nova Scotian or Other Racially Visible Person, Person with a Disability.

If you are a member of one or more of these equity groups, you must self-identify during the application process, to be considered.

About Us

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a modern client-centric human resources organization within the Nova Scotia Public Service supporting government departments, agencies and employees as they deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We are committed to be the change for a more engaged and inclusive public service. Our work culture is one of collaboration, flexibility, partnership and continuous improvement.

The PSC has four key deliverables:

Younger Workers: Continue to champion youth hiring and participation of younger workers aged 35 and under in the public service
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Champion equitable access for workers from diverse backgrounds in attracting, hiring, retaining and promoting them in the public service
Psychological Health & Safety: Continue to support the psychological health and safety of Nova Scotia public service employees
Human Resources & Employee Relation Solutions: Continue to lead public service innovation by providing human resource and employee relation solutions

For more information on the Public Service Commission please visit the following link: https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/public-service-commission.

About Our Opportunity

The Classification Consultant consults, collaborates, and provides advice on organizational and job design and classifies jobs ensuring alignment with department business objectives, effective organization and classification of positions and corporate consistency.

Primary Accountabilities

The Classification Consultant leads and participates in projects to streamline processes, maintain classification systems, and job families and build knowledge, capacity and expertise with partners, clients, and colleagues.

The Consultant is an expert on jobs, and classification providing advice and testimony on classification related disputes at hearings and tribunals.

Qualifications and Experience

Post-secondary education with courses in Human Resources and/or Compensation or Organizational Design with minimum of 3 years’ experience consulting, collaborating and leading projects; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A professional designation with a concentration in Compensation is an asset.

Experience consulting, analyzing information to assess client needs, partnering, providing advice and feedback to colleagues and senior leaders as well as planning, researching, developing options, communicating findings, and explaining outcomes.

Experience developing and leading presentations and training others one on one or in group settings is an asset.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Outcome Focus, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

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.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Equivalencies considered but are not limited to include:

5 or more years expereince in Human Resources and/or Compensation or Organizational Design.
Training related to Human Resources and/or Compensation or Organizational Design.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia 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. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting with frequent opportunity to move about.
High concentration of visual demands for proof reading and entering data into a computer database, giving close attention to detail.
Pressures to meet deadlines with attention to accuracy.

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.
Countless Career Paths.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: EC 11

Salary Range: $3,062.13 – $3,836.49 Bi-Weekly

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

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.

Competition # : 30744