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About the role

  • Project Officer advancing Nova Scotia housing programs through statistical research, policy analysis, and evaluation. Supporting projects, recommendations, performance measures, and ministerial materials.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or support housing-program projects from initiation through close and lessons learned
  • Conduct specialized and complex statistical research and program analysis
  • Develop outcome evaluation frameworks and innovative policy and program options
  • Formulate policy and program recommendations using research, analysis, methodologies, and stakeholder consultations
  • Analyze policy options and prepare summaries, recommendations, and reports on complex issues, programs, and services
  • Design and implement data collection procedures
  • Assist in designing performance and outcome measures, accountability reports, and key performance indicators
  • Coordinate and prepare ministerial briefing materials, cabinet submissions, presentations, and correspondence
  • Communicate and promote program information to external stakeholders through online, virtual, print, and presentation channels
  • Monitor housing-program practices and innovations across Canada and worldwide and share findings with the team

Requirements

  • Completed bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related experience in policy, programming, and research; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Proficiency in data analysis, research, and program evaluation
  • Project management experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with staff at all levels and collaborating with various stakeholders
  • Ability to develop innovative solutions
  • Experience in policy formulation, providing recommendations, and evaluation frameworks
  • Ability to link research findings to organizational objectives
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application
  • Successful completion of applicable background checks and credential confirmation

Benefits

  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • General illness coverage
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs
  • Career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training
  • Engaging workplace
  • Countless career paths

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$2,806 - CA$3,410 per week

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteHalifaxCanada

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