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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Competition #: 48223 Department: Agriculture Location: BIBLE HILL Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 31-Mar-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Designation Status About Us At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable and productive agriculture and agribusiness industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia. About Our Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Services, the Corporate Services Coordinator is responsible for supporting business continuity management, process improvement, document control, and facilities management in the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. This position plays a key role in supporting departmental operational resilience, including preparedness, continuity of services, and continuous improvement of internal business processes. The successful candidate will be able to contribute immediately to business continuity planning and process improvement initiatives that support divisional and departmental priorities. Primary Accountabilities As the Business Continuity Coordinator, develop and implement business continuity and emergency management plans, and promote best practices, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. As a Business Process Improvement Leader, champion and support departmental process improvement projects and document control projects through staff consultation, development of process maps and associated tools. Act as the alternate contact for facilities management and, in collaboration with the Facilities Management Lead, coordinate and track facilities and spacerelated requests in support of staff in our workplaces across the province. Qualifications and Experience This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelors degree in a related field along with one year of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and possess strong interpersonal and client services skills. Discretion and the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information, along with a high degree of computer literacy and a good knowledge of standard office software, is required. Teamwork is key to this role as you will help enhance and maintain staff cooperation and team cohesiveness. You must be a team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement, set priorities and work efficiently within deadlines with minimal supervision. Applicants are asked to clearly demonstrate in their application their experience with the following: Business continuity management Process improvement initiative support and coordination across divisions and departments or within organizations Internal client engagement, documentation development, and implementation support The following qualifications will be considered assets: Training, certification, or designation related to business continuity, emergency management, risk management, or process improvement (e.g., Green Belt, LSS, BCMO, ICMS, etc.). Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, documentation standardization, and implementation of improved business practices. Knowledge of facilities management processes in a government context. We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Equivalency An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. 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. Additional Information This competition is to fill a term position based in Bible Hill, with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2027. The appointment status (term, temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate. 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 forwardthinking policies and strategies. Countless career paths. Pay Grade: PR 06 Salary Range: $2,071.44$2,540.10 Bi-Weekly Note: The salary rates shown are effective April 1, 2026. Should you start in this position before April 1, 2026, your salary will be based on the current rates until April 1. 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 [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. 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]. #J-18808-Ljbffr