NSAA Youth Outreach Coordinator (Program Admin Officer 3) Job at Province of Nova Scotia
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: TRURO
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 3/28/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is responsible under this operating charter for stewarding and operating a relevant, accessible and responsive industry-led trades training and certification system, and improving access to and participation in the system by Aboriginal persons, African Nova Scotians, differently-abled persons, immigrants, women and members of other under-represented groups. The Agency, through its Youth Outreach Coordinator and funded partners, reaches over 20,000 Nova Scotian youth annually to provide information, awareness and experiential opportunities to youth regarding skilled trades careers.
About Our Opportunity
The Youth Outreach Coordinator leads and administers NSAA’s Youth Programs in the province by maintaining agreements supporting collaborative relationships with sector councils, education and training providers, employers, industry, labour organizations as well as community and career resource service providers. In this role you work closely with apprenticeship partners to develop sustainable pathways in the designated trades, which includes direct entry apprenticeship opportunities for youth.
The Youth Outreach Coordinator responsibilities include:
- managing agreements in LaMPSS for Youth Programs and initiatives funded by the Agency,
- maintaining and updating new and existing funding agreements with Techsploration, Building Futures for Youth, Test Drive, Serve It Up!, Skills Canada-Nova Scotia, the Trades Exhibition Hall, and the Mobile Construction Experience, for example,
- working with Regional Centres of Education (RCEs), CSAP, and the Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey (MK) board to support youth experiences in the skilled trades, which involves presentations to youth,
- compiling and maintaining youth engagement data collected via agreement reports and Youth Outreach Coordinator activities undertaken.
As the Youth Outreach Coordinator, you work closely with the Youth Pathways Consultants to prepare and deliver presentations to schools, parents, and youth, and coordinate with NSAA’s partners to provide Youth Apprenticeship information sessions as needed.
This position reports to the Manager, Youth & Equity Programs.
Primary Accountabilities
The Youth Outreach Coordinator responsibilities include:
- managing agreements in LaMPSS for Youth Programs and initiatives funded by the Agency,
- maintaining and updating new and existing funding agreements with Techsploration, Building Futures for Youth, Test Drive, Serve It Up!, Skills Canada-Nova Scotia, the Trades Exhibition Hall, and the Mobile Construction Experience, for example,
- working with Regional Centres of Education (RCEs), CSAP, and the Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey (MK) board to support youth experiences in the skilled trades, which involves presentations to youth,
- compiling and maintaining youth engagement data collected via agreement reports and Youth Outreach Coordinator activities undertaken.
Qualifications and Experience
A university degree plus five years program administration and development experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, such as program development related to youth employment, presentations, developing partnerships and leading initiatives will be considered.
Critical to this position is the proven ability to engage in program planning with partners and note service delivery issues that may arise, including monitoring and maintaining program budget, and general agreement oversight.
You demonstrate strong project and program management skill, are well organized and capable of prioritizing work under pressure to meet tight timelines and provide the highest standard of personal ethics with minimal supervision and direction. The incumbent must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of and experience with general office software is a requirement (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, Internet etc.).
To be successful for this role you must have a history of applying a collaborative approach and demonstrated capacity to:
- engage, lead and/or work with a wide variety of public and private sector stakeholders and industry representatives, Regional Centres of Educations, CSAP, MK, and college department heads;
- lead, coordinate, conduct, and support program/project management and implementation
- provide research, advice and analysis – to proactively recognize, understand and be able to articulate the implications of issues;
- communicate concepts, issues and opportunities clearly and effectively in both oral presentation and written materials to audiences with varying levels of related experience/understanding.
This position may involve the development and implementation of policies and procedures, as well as programs and initiatives that provide youth with experiential learning opportunities and pathways in the apprentice-able trades.
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.
Benefits
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
This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 6, 2024. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
You possess the ability to cope with ambiguity, extended travel and irregular schedules while sustaining a high level of energy.
A valid Driver’s License and vehicle is a requirement.
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.
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,469.30 - $3,001.65 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.
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.
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