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Watershed Program Officer (Program Admin Officer 4) Join to apply for the Watershed Program Officer (Program Admin Officer 4) role at Government of Nova Scotia . Competition #: 47262 Department: Environment and Climate Change Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 31-Oct-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time). About Us Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Changes role is to protect the environment and human health through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership, and promotion. The department works to support a clean and healthy environment in Nova Scotia, advance a clean economy, address the climate crisis and guide the province towards a sustainable and clean future where all Nova Scotians can thrive. To know more, please visit our website Our Opportunity This is an ideal opportunity to work out of the Halifax Head office in the Sustainability and Applied Science Division for a senior watershed protection and planning professional to lead the work of how drinking water sources are protected in Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Health and Food Safety, the Program Administration Officer (Senior Watershed Program Officer) is responsible for providing advanced specialized program administrative and management of the program, supporting source water protection, watershed planning and drinking water management for the Department. Primary Accountabilities Lead the development of standards, guidelines, and best management practices for various watershed management activities to assist municipal water utilities in managing risks to watersheds for water quality protection. Lead the program management and administration of the Departments Source Water Protection program, including the Protected Water Area designations and regulation process, while supporting change initiatives, analysis and implementation for program improvements. Oversee the administration of the program and provide senior planning support to facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of multistakeholder, consensusbased watershed management plans throughout the Province. Provide professional and technical assistance to senior officials in the Department and support for watershed planners working with municipalities and watershed groups in developing source water protection plans for both surface and groundwater. Lead development of internal and external communication with Department management, through reporting and document development for senior officials. Utilize technology (working with tools such as GIS) to identify risks to drinking and ambient water quality and priority areas for watershed management strategies. Work as a member of a crossdepartment team, supporting the Departments goals and priorities for source water protection and drinking water. May perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications And Experience A bachelors degree in environmental science or related area of concentration (water resource management or natural sciences) plus six (6) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience/Knowledge Strong leadership, facilitation and communication skills are essential to ensure successful collaboration with colleagues, other departments, municipalities and other stakeholders. Superior written and verbal communication, project management and partnership building skills given the extensive contact with varied internal and external stakeholders. Experience with source water protection, water quality analysis, and multibarrier approaches to water quality protection for drinking water. Working independently and/or as part of a team in a fastpaced environment with quick turn around times or deadlines. Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office suite, Word, Teams, Power Point, etc.) Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify innovative solutions using existing tools. Effective communicator with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Assets Masters degree in a relevant water resource or drinking water field. Knowledge and experience with GIS and data spatial analysis. Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, regulations, policies and programs relevant to source water management in Nova Scotia. Experience working in a government or regulatory setting. Benefits 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. Working Conditions Frequent travel is required to consult with stakeholders and, therefore a valid drivers license and access to a motor vehicle for work travel is required. Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. May be required to work overtime on occasion. Pay Grade PR 17 Salary Range $3,107.16 $3,649.33 BiWeekly 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 underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to selfidentify 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 . Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified. All questions and concerns may be directed to . #J-18808-Ljbffr