Early Years Communications Lead (Program Manager)

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Competition # : 38939
Department: Education & Early Childhood Development
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 5/8/2023 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
About Our Opportunity
The Program Manager – Early Years Communications Lead will work with staff to develop and implement communications strategies and programs for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement and the Early Years and Child Care Team at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Primary Accountabilities
Responsibilities include strategic communications advice to senior staff and elected officials, media relations, issues management, social media, stakeholder communications, event planning and management, as well as producing, editing, and writing speeches, materials for public announcements, and content for various digital/traditional channels. The project lead will report to the Director of Communications for EECD.
Qualifications And Experience
University degree in a related discipline and five (5) years’ professional communications experience or an acceptable equivalent. The successful candidate will have strong strategic communications skills, strong writing skills, a background in developing and implementing communications strategies, experience in social media and online technologies, and experience dealing with clients, a diverse range of stakeholders and the media.
Assets

• Public sector transformation experience and also experience working with a cross-functional project team.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment, under tight deadlines;

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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.
Additional Information
Please note: this is a term opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 15, 2025; however, the status of the opportunity (Term/Temporary/Casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
What We Offer

• Countless career paths.
• 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.

Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,143.79 - $3,929.78 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.
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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].