labour affairs officer - labour policy

Competition # : 49539 Department: Labour, Skills and ImmigrationLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: TermUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 19-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Labour Board is an independent adjudicative body established under the Labour Board Act. We are responsible for the fair and efficient administration and adjudication of responsibilities assigned to us under the Labour Board Act and sections of other Acts and Regulations.Our mission is to adjudicate and resolve disputes under provincial labour and employment laws in an accessible, consistent, efficient, timely and impartial manner. The Board and its staff embrace continuous learning and innovation and are guided by the following principles: neutrality and objectivity; ethics, integrity, and confidentiality; and responsiveness and accountability.If you possess a positive and professional attitude, are exceptionally detailed oriented, with the ability to work as a member of a high-energy, results focused team, and are searching for a rewarding job opportunity, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Labour Board Officer.About Our OpportunityAs Labour Board Officer, you will play an important role in promoting and supporting positive employee and labour relations practices in the Province of Nova Scotia.The Labour Board must be, and be seen to be, unbiased and have the confidence and trust of the citizens of Nova Scotia to ensure the province has a sound labour and employee relations forum in which to address disputes. As a Labour Board Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out all duties in an unbiased, fair and impartial manner that ensures neutrality and supports the highest level of institutional independence required for adjudicative boards. You need to be sensitive to the impact that a positive and stable labour and employee relations setting has on economic and social development in the province.As Labour Board Officer you will report to the Executive Officer, Nova Scotia Labour Board.Primary AccountabilitiesAs Labour Board Officer you will be accountable for efficiently and effectively managing cases adjudicated by the Labour Board in a timely manner in accordance with the Trade Union Act, Labour Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other labour and employment statutes within the jurisdiction of the Labour Board. You will be accountable for conducting and counting certification votes, as well as conducting interviews on matters involving inclusions and exclusion from bargaining units under the Trade Union Act. You will also be accountable for conducting research, gathering, analyzing, and summarizing information, and preparing reports and presentations, as required. You may also lead projects/initiatives under the supervision of the Executive Officer or Chief Administrator.Qualifications and ExperienceThis may be the right opportunity for you if you have a university degree from a relevant field of study with 3 years' experience or an equivalent combination of education, work experience and training. You have previous experience in case management.You have knowledge of labour and employment law as well as other workplace laws with a proven ability to analyze issues, facts and evidence in relation to relevant rules of procedures and law. You possess exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with strong interpersonal and time management skills, often managing competing priorities. You possess a positive and professional attitude with the ability to work as a member of a high-energy, results focused team. You are exceptionally detailed oriented with the proven ability to handle numerous tasks and critical thinking skills. You have an ability to deal with difficult people in a multi-faceted and stressful environment, communicating with tact and discretion in a clear, concise manner. You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word,