Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: DARTMOUTH
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 10-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotia's vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.
Under the direction of the Manager of Insurance and Risk Management, the Enterprise Risk Analyst is responsible for assisting in the overall risk management and loss prevention strategy for the Province, and various Agencies, Boards, and Commissions.
The successful candidate will identify and assess strategic and operational risks to recommend loss protection programs to mitigate exposures. This includes:
- Managing the insurance policies and self-insurance programs for the province, ensuring adequate limits and coverages
- Liaising with insurance brokers on renewals and endorsements
- Preparing insurance certificates for coverage adequacy and advising on contractual wordings related to public tenders
- Conducting research and analysis on claims history to provide advice for ongoing risk mitigation
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field with a minimum of five years of related experience, or a master’s degree in business administration or a related field and three years of related experience.
The successful candidate must have, or be in the process of obtaining, a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) or Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation. Must have and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license. At the cost of the Crown, the incumbent shall submit a satisfactory criminal record check and current driver’s abstract before hire.
Innovative solutions are required when providing solutions to risk exposures. The successful proponent shall remain current with all industry, legislative, and legal standards and trends as it relates to insurance and risk management and have an in-depth knowledge of the Public Highways Act and the Insurance Act. The incumbent shall possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong teamwork ethic, and show initiative.
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.
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.
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
This is a 2-year (approximately) TERM employment opportunity. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate and the overall duration of the position, in alignment with the timelines outlined in the collective agreement.
- 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
- A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,805.63 - $3,410.48 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.
Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
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.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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].
