Senior Policy Analyst

Province of Nova Scotia

Halifax, Canada
Bi-weekly: $3,571.99 - $4,465.03; annual equivalen...
On-site
Policy design and development experience
Data analysis and interpretation skills
Complex policy evaluation capabilities
The Province of Nova Scotia is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst for its Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in Halifax. This permanent position requires significant experience in policy development and analysis, offering a chance to influence public education and early learning initiatives in the province

Job Summary

  • The Senior Policy Analyst will play a central role in leading major system-wide policy changes within the Early Learning and Child Care sector.
  • The position provides confidential, strategic advice to senior leadership including the Minister on highly sensitive issues such as funding models and legislative amendments.
  • The Government of Nova Scotia offers a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, health and dental insurance, and extensive career development resources.

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The Province of Nova Scotia is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst for its Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in Halifax. This permanent position requires significant experience in policy development and analysis, offering a chance to influence public education and early learning initiatives in the province.

Salary

Bi-weekly: $3,571.99 - $4,465.03; Annual equivalent: Not specified; Benefits: Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Policy design and development experience
  • Data analysis and interpretation skills
  • Complex policy evaluation capabilities
  • Strategic decision-making expertise
  • Legislative and regulatory knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong relationship building abilities
  • Solution-focused approach to problems
  • Ability to prioritize competing requests
  • Self-starter with minimal supervision

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Substantial progressive policy experience
  • Experience interpreting data meaningfully

Work Rights

Not specified

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