Community Navigator (Program Admin Officer 3) (Designated)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Our Opportunity
In 1963, a legislative process was established to resolve land title and ownership issues for residents in thirteen designated communities within Nova Scotia. This process enables residents in Land Titles Clarification Act (LTCA) areas to provide the government with information on how they (or those from whom they inherited or purchased the land) have used and occupied the land.
This position will be dedicated to the LTCA areas of North Preston, East Preston, Lake Loon, Cherry Brook, Lincolnville, and Sunnyville. As the Community Navigator you will be working in these communities to navigate the process to obtain clear title.
The Community Navigator interacts with a variety of individuals including community members, stakeholders, lawyers, and government staff. You will invest in understanding the unique context of each individual community to support residents. The Community Navigator has tact and a high level of professionalism when communicating with various community stakeholders when navigating the land title process. As the Community Navigator your primary area of responsibility will include resident support to assist the Land Titles Initiative for residents who live in the five specific communities within Nova Scotia.
This position reports to the Manager, Land Titles Initiative.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Community Navigator, you will provide support, direction, and leadership to African Nova Scotians throughout the Land Titles Initiative, you also:
- Have an understanding of the African Nova Scotian community, and the unique context of each individual community, its historical significance, and the current challenges.
- Lead contact between individuals and the various government departments required to verify a claim through all the steps and processes necessary for successful completion.
- Involve extensive work with residents, municipal and government departments, non-profit agencies and support groups.
- Build strong relationships to assist with encouraging residents to identify their needs and be the primary contact between internal and external entities involved in the process.
- Develop written reports, correspondence and deliver presentations in public settings.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this position, you hold a bachelors’ degree in Arts, Public Administration, Business, or a relevant post-secondary field of study, plus five years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. To be considered for this position you must have an understanding and knowledge of African Nova Scotian communities. You have experience in successful relationship building techniques to ensure an unbiased process is leveraged. In addition, you have acquired the skills to assist in mediation if required.
You possess exceptional communication skills both verbal and written; and the ability to build productive relationships with community members, non-governmental and governmental members (both internally and externally). You have excellent interpersonal skills, and are skilled at connecting and navigating with community members and groups facing barriers and challenges. You are proficient using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), have excellent research capabilities, and strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy while balancing priorities.
In addition, you will act with the greatest discretion and confidentiality, and communicate with sensitivity in all situations. You will also have the ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining confidence from all stakeholders.
Knowledge of community histories and complex issues from the diverse perspectives of stakeholders is key in this role.
A valid driver's license is a requirement for this position.
The following would be viewed as assets:
- a Degree in Law; and
- Community Development practices or experience.
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
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Community Navigator (Program Admin Officer 3) (Designated)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Our Opportunity
In 1963, a legislative process was established to resolve land title and ownership issues for residents in thirteen designated communities within Nova Scotia. This process enables residents in Land Titles Clarification Act (LTCA) areas to provide the government with information on how they (or those from whom they inherited or purchased the land) have used and occupied the land.
This position will be dedicated to the LTCA areas of North Preston, East Preston, Lake Loon, Cherry Brook, Lincolnville, and Sunnyville. As the Community Navigator you will be working in these communities to navigate the process to obtain clear title.
The Community Navigator interacts with a variety of individuals including community members, stakeholders, lawyers, and government staff. You will invest in understanding the unique context of each individual community to support residents. The Community Navigator has tact and a high level of professionalism when communicating with various community stakeholders when navigating the land title process. As the Community Navigator your primary area of responsibility will include resident support to assist the Land Titles Initiative for residents who live in the five specific communities within Nova Scotia.
This position reports to the Manager, Land Titles Initiative.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Community Navigator, you will provide support, direction, and leadership to African Nova Scotians throughout the Land Titles Initiative, you also:
- Have an understanding of the African Nova Scotian community, and the unique context of each individual community, its historical significance, and the current challenges.
- Lead contact between individuals and the various government departments required to verify a claim through all the steps and processes necessary for successful completion.
- Involve extensive work with residents, municipal and government departments, non-profit agencies and support groups.
- Build strong relationships to assist with encouraging residents to identify their needs and be the primary contact between internal and external entities involved in the process.
- Develop written reports, correspondence and deliver presentations in public settings.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this position, you hold a bachelors’ degree in Arts, Public Administration, Business, or a relevant post-secondary field of study, plus five years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. To be considered for this position you must have an understanding and knowledge of African Nova Scotian communities. You have experience in successful relationship building techniques to ensure an unbiased process is leveraged. In addition, you have acquired the skills to assist in mediation if required.
You possess exceptional communication skills both verbal and written; and the ability to build productive relationships with community members, non-governmental and governmental members (both internally and externally). You have excellent interpersonal skills, and are skilled at connecting and navigating with community members and groups facing barriers and challenges. You are proficient using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), have excellent research capabilities, and strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy while balancing priorities.
In addition, you will act with the greatest discretion and confidentiality, and communicate with sensitivity in all situations. You will also have the ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining confidence from all stakeholders.
Knowledge of community histories and complex issues from the diverse perspectives of stakeholders is key in this role.
A valid driver's license is a requirement for this position.
The following would be viewed as assets:
- a Degree in Law; and
- Community Development practices or experience.
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
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.