Government of Nova Scotia jobs
The Government of Nova Scotia is a provincial government in Canada. As a province in eastern Canada, Nova Scotia has its own government that exercises authority over provincial affairs in the region.
The government of Nova Scotia operates under a parliamentary system. It is made up of three main branches: the executive, headed by the Premier of Nova Scotia and his cabinet of ministers, responsible for policy decision-making and the day-to-day management of government affairs; the legislature and the judiciary; members of the Legislative Assembly who represent different constituencies in the province; and the Judiciary, responsible for the administration of justice in Nova Scotia, which comprises several levels of courts, including the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, which is the highest court in the province.
The Nova Scotia government is responsible for various areas, such as health, education, transportation, environment, justice and economic development. It has the power to create provincial laws and policies that apply to the people of Nova Scotia.
review performance targets, and develop performance objectives. With your experience and expertise, you ensure that Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)-approved techniques are used in accordance with regulations, acts, and policy. You'll[...]
you actively work to engage people and communities to build resilience, address challenges and trauma, and create change. Every day is different, and you will encounter unique challenges with responsibilities ranging from: Assessing ch[...]
as well as by working closely with other departments, stakeholders, care coordinators, health professionals and other community agencies. In addition, you will: Investigate, assess and refer clients for services in accordance with the [...]
safety, and well-being of children in the care of the Minister and those who remain in the care of their parents where concerns exist about their health and safety. Daily, you actively work to engage people and communities to build res[...]
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[...]
you will: provide clinical and general social and personal counselling to individuals in accordance to need and the clinical case plan; develop clinical case plans and psychosocial assessments for clients as needed; perform clinical as[...]
Appropriate role modeling and advocating on behalf of children, youth and families for any necessary supports and services. Creating opportunities for recreational and leisure activities to provide children and youth the opportunity to[...]
Identifying and assessing data sources that could be leveraged for accurate and timely public health surveillance. Creating and implementing data analysis plans for public health surveillance Conducting statistical analyses for communi[...]
About Our Opportunity As an Investigation & Compliance Officer with the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care you will be responsible for the licensing, auditing, and compliance functions related to licensed Nursing Homes and Reside[...]
including those with complex support needs and challenging behaviours. You will assess individuals with disabilities in order to determine their level of support. You will also recommend and implement in-home support plans or admission[...]