Department:
Public Service Commission
Type of Employment:
Permanent
Union Status:
Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Designation Status
This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African/Black Nova Scotian and other racially visible persons. Lived experience in a historical African Nova Scotian Community is an asset for this position.
To help strengthen psychological health and safety for Nova Scotia government workers, Workplace Mental Health delivers a range of information, resources, events, supports, services and training designed to increase mental health literacy and reduce stigma. In 2018, the Office of Workplace Mental Health began as a pilot partnership between the Public Service Commission, Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (N.S.G.E.U.), CUPE Local 1867, and the Nova Scotia Public Service Long Term Disability Plan Trust Fund. Our purpose is to support employees in the public service achieve overall wellness so they can better participate in the workplace and foster healthy relationships with self, at home, at work, and in their communities.
About Our Opportunity
If you are interested in making a positive difference in the lives of employees as well as being part of a team making strides towards addressing workplace mental health using an approach focused on preventing injury and illness and promoting diverse and healthy environments, come and join us. You would be part of a team of nine, reporting to the Director of the Office of Workplace Mental Health.
Primary Accountabilities
Qualifications and Experience
This could be the right job for you if you have the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self,Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.Please followLEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.
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.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined 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 .
Working Conditions
Information Session
Please join us for a virtual information session on our Workplace Mental Health Consultant position with the Public Service Commission. During this session you will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the department, role, and application process. This session will be held onJune 24, 2024 at 12:
00 pm, AST and hosted by the Director of Workplace Mental Health with the Public Service Commission - Workplace Mental Health.
You may join here:
Microsoft Teams meeting -Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Please note:
your name will be displayed to all those who register for this session.
What We Offer
Pay Grade:
EC 11
Salary Range:
$3,351.92- $4,189.95Bi-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 Womenin 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.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates will not be considered for an interview if.
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