Senior Program Administrator (Program Admin Officer 4)

Job title: Senior Program Administrator (Program Admin Officer 4)

Job description: Competition # : 31106

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG

Closing Date: ​6/28/2021​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Agriculture’s mandate is the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s rural and urban communities. Our vision is of a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We envision an industry recognized for its adaptable, collaborative business approach.

The Animal and Crop Services Section aims to grow and support agriculture sectors such as the livestock, agronomic and horticulture industries, being proactive, sustainable and innovative. The section supports agriculture protection through administration of legislation and programs.

About Our Opportunity

The Senior Program Administrator of the Plant Pollination and Protection Unit is responsible for programs and services related to the development and protection of plant and animal health.

Primary Accountabilities

The Senior Program Administrator oversees programming, promotion, monitoring, compliance and assessment of activities and practices related to several pieces of legislation including the Farm Practices Act; Bee Industry Act, Fur Act, Dairy Industry Act, Agricultural Weed Control Act; Agriculture and Marketing Act (Prevention and Control of Apple Maggot and Nova Scotia Wine Standards Regulations) and administration of related Boards.

You will lead a diverse team of professionals that protect public and industry interests related to pests, pesticides, pest management, dairy and traceability. This includes a broad range of related initiatives, programs and legislative priorities.

You will work closely with others and work across government and with various stakeholders and sectors to build collaborative relationships and innovation.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (such as Integrated Pest Management, Plant Science or Biology) is required as well as six (6) years’ relevant experience; or an equivalent combination. Supervisory experience is an asset.

As the successful candidate, you will have demonstrated the ability to engage staff and work in multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be able to deal with complex issues while demonstrating strong technical competency, analytical skills, communications skills and the ability to influence stakeholders (within and outside government at the municipal, provincial and federal level). You also have demonstrated experience formulating decisions within the scope of applicable policies and legislation, strategic planning, and conflict resolution.

Candidates must be able to communicate complex topics effectively in both written and oral forms. This role will require you to be fully proficient in a Microsoft Office environment, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.

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

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, 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 to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

Additional Information

This position will require travel within the province.

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 for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $2,913.59 – $3,421.98 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.

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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