About Us

The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on continual improvements within the Health System, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, regulate and monitor to improve access and service delivery.

One of the Department of Health and Wellness’s (DHW) mandates is to ensure the delivery of collaborative health care to communities through Emergency Health Services, including medical communications, medical first response, ground and air ambulance, and other programs. DHW is responsible for setting standards, developing policies, funding, and regulatory oversight of the Emergency Health Services (EHS) system and the vendor contracted to operate the EHS system.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, EHS Data and Accountability, the Data and Reporting Specialist works with various stakeholders in EHS, DHW and across government to provide in-depth analysis of information in the context of expectations of stakeholders within a complex provincial health sector. You are responsible for collecting data from various data sources, manipulating data, conducting comprehensive analysis to generate user-friendly reports and/or dashboards to effectively monitor EHS system performance and to support decision making. Other responsibilities include undertaking primary and secondary research, supporting in the development of and analysis of policy options, making recommendations on a broad range of complex and often conflicting issues to inform the decision-making process by senior management, the Department, and Government.

Primary Accountabilities

• Works closely with DHW Data Governance & Engineering team and EHS system vendors to establish and maintain an up-to-date EHS data environment for reporting purpose.
• Prepares clear, concise and comprehensive provincial out-of-hospital analysis and reports to both internal and external stakeholders. This includes using various data management tools to extract data from EHS database, manipulate complex data, conduct in-depth analysis, prepare comprehensive reports, and building dashboards for both ad-hoc and standard requests.
• Works with EHS program managers, provincial medical directors, as well as other stakeholders to designs and implement quantitative and qualitative processes to support continuous monitoring of EHS system performance and ensure contractor and partner accountability.
• Develops and/or coordinates procedures to increase operational efficiencies and clinical outcomes which may include the use of available statistical packages or software programs; coordinates system development and programmatic changes to monitor and improve EHS delivery and clinical outcomes.
• Plans, determines methodology, identifies participants, designs, and interprets research projects on incidence and characteristics of programs offered in other provincial, national and international jurisdictions for use in developing appropriate policies, performance standards, evaluation methodologies and "best in class" services and programs.
• Facilitates and supports the coordination and development of the EHS/Department strategic plan including support in environmental scanning, vision and mission statement development, goal and objective setting, action plan implementation, monitoring, and identification when course corrections are needed.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a related bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of experience in data management and reporting; or have completed a related master’s degree and five (5) years of related experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

As the ideal candidate, you must have strong research, analytical and organizational skills. You are a collaborative team player with proficient skills in various data management and data visualization software products, including SQL Server Management Studio, Power BI, Tableau, as well as a variety of Microsoft programs such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Advanced skills in SQL, Python and/or R are required. They must be evident in your application and may be tested. Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform (e.g., Databricks, Synapse, Purview, Machine Learning) is an asset.

You will have experience and familiarity with advanced quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methodologies and understand their potential application in a community health services context. You have sound judgment along with strong time management skills to ensure the timely completion of tasks. You are a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing. Attention to detail is essential. You must always maintain confidentiality and a strong focus on client service. You can work effectively under pressure, with competing priorities, in this fast-paced environment.

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.

Equivalency

We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

• Completion of a 2-year diploma and Nine (9) years related experience.
• At least Eleven (11) years 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 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](https://beta.novascotia.ca/documents/benefits-government- employees).

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week. You may be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

Two opportunities are available: one permanent position and one term position with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2027.

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, including remote work up to 2 days per week.

Pay Grade: PR 15 ** **

**Salary Range: ** $2,760.42 - $3,364.90 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.

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 competitions@novascotia.ca.

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.