Program Administration Officer 3

Job title: Program Administration Officer 3

Job description: Competition # : 33244

Department: Public Works

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG

Closing Date: ​11/29/2021​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Maintaining our provincial building infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for Program Admin Officers like you to help our Province achieve big things.

The Building Design Group of the Department of Public Works (DPW) provides leadership and management for building construction during design and construction for Provincial Government large Infrastructure projects. Examples of large infrastructure projects include: the new Art Gallery, Schools, Hospitals, Offices, Justice Department projects, and Museums.

About Our Opportunity

Our Building Design Group is a dedicated team of Architectural and Engineering Professionals and technical staff that work together with the goal of providing Nova Scotia with a better built environment. If you would like to help manage Infrastructure projects and be part of a Professional team that helps shape and influence policy and practice for better more sustainable buildings in Nova Scotia, then we have an opportunity for you.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Program Admin Officer 3, you will be an important member of a team of Architects, Engineers and technical staff who help deliver various Infrastructure projects. You will assist in the management and coordination of external consultant teams as well as various stakeholders including government, community team members throughout the design and construction process.

You will work under the direction of the Manager of Building, the Architectural Design Lead and the Construction Project Managers, providing assistance during the design, tendering and construction phases of large infrastructure buildings projects including the delivery of contracts and tenders for consultants and contractors.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate you have a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Architecture or Engineering as well as 5 years of buildings experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

In addition to the above:

• You must have some experience with large Infrastructure Projects for example: Schools, Hospitals, Offices, Justice Department projects or Museums.
• You must have experience with the Design Bid Build delivery process.
• You demonstrate sound judgement and interpersonal skills.
• You are a self-starter with strong initiative and leadership abilities.
• You can manage multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced environment.
• You can utilize your project management skills to achieve goals and meet strict deadlines.
• You can communicate well through written and verbal formats with clients, consultants, contractors, government departments and agencies.
• Computer skills are required, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, MS Teams.

The following will be considered assets:

• Experience with Design Build and Construction Management.
• Experience with building specifications and construction contracts.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

• A related master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience

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 offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

This role is primarily based in a comfortable office environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may be required to travel within the province to visit sites or regional offices.

Additional Information

On October 6, 2021 the Government of Nova Scotia announced full vaccination will be a condition of employment for new staff being hired. View the news release .

This is a term opportunity with an approximate end date of February 17, 2023.

Travel throughout the province may be required, as such you must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel for work.

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.

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.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,396.00 – $2,913.00 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.

Company: Government of Nova Scotia

Expected salary: $2396 – 2913 per month

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 23:45:36 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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