Department: Community Services
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 13-Aug-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).
Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.
Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive impactful social services?
Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Decision Support, the Director of Data Analytics and Insights will spearhead the development of our department's data and analytics strategy. This leadership role focuses on crafting innovative solutions for complex social service challenges and ensuring the delivery of client-centered programs. As the Director, you will lead a dedicated team in providing data analytics services, ensuring our data resources are optimized to meet the evolving needs of Nova Scotians while aligning with government priorities. Collaborating closely with program delivery staff, you will guide the integration of critical data from both internal and external sources to enhance our services.
You will play a crucial role in transforming our data strategy and driving impactful results. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the creation, operation, and deployment of the department’s data gathering, analysis, and insights initiatives, ensuring they are robust and effective.
- Engaging with and fostering relationships with a diverse range of partners, from senior executives to functional teams, to understand their priorities, challenges, and opportunities and develop innovative, data-driven solutions.
- Recommending and implementing high-value data reporting requirements that benefit internal clients and the citizens they serve.
- Providing subject matter expertise, offering guidance on analytical approaches and methodologies to address current and emerging issues.
- Supporting strategic decision-making and data-informed decisions.
- Promoting anti- racism, equity and inclusion in all aspects of the unit’s work including integrating equity and cultural perspectives, and fostering an inclusive approach to data analysis and insights.
You bring leadership experience from progressive roles within complex organizations, showcasing a proven track record as a visionary leader and subject matter expert in data analysis design and implementation within a client-focused environment. You are a results-driven professional who consistently achieves high performance and operational excellence, adept at building strong relationships across various organizational levels.
Your passion and drive to succeed are evident, and you excel at inspiring others to achieve excellence. You possess the ability to conceptualize and design innovative data-driven solutions, coupled with a deep understanding of the tactical and technical aspects necessary for successful implementation. Your strategic mindset and foresight enable you to envision the future of data analytics, while your hands-on leadership ensures effective execution through every stage of a project. As a leader, you seamlessly blend strategic vision with operational acumen, guiding your team to achieve outstanding results.
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains include Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation.
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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.
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, 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.
You will primarily work in a comfortable office environment attending meetings, and engaging with various partners. This position offers a balanced and supportive working environment with a regular work week of 35 hours, and 7-hour days. Work outside normal business hours may be necessary during peak periods or when specific circumstances demand. Travel for staff meetings, focus groups, and site visits may be necessary.
- 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
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: EC 14
Salary Range: $4,461.45 - $5,576.81 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.
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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 [email protected].
