Manager of Hansard and Editor of Debates

Job title: Manager of Hansard and Editor of Debates

Job description: Competition # : 31229

Department: Legislative Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG

Closing Date: 7/9/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Hansard Reporting Services produces the official reports of the meetings of the House of Assembly and its various committees. We thrive in a fast-paced environment. We enjoy the unfolding of political history and are committed to maintaining excellence and meeting our deadline.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Clerk of the House of Assembly, the Manager of Hansard and Editor of Debates oversees the Hansard division of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly is accountable for the compilation of a complete, accurate and timely production of the verbatim records of the debates and proceedings of the House of Assembly, its various Standing, Select and Special Committees, and the House of Assembly Management Commission.

Primary Accountabilities

Primary accountabilities in this role include:

• Compiling the debates of the proceedings of the House of Assembly (Hansard), the Committee of the Whole House on Supply, and the Subcommittee of the Whole House on Supply for posting to the internet and printing within a strict guideline.
• Compiling the proceedings of the committees of the House as maybe required, both when the House is sitting and between sittings, as well as select and special committees as mandated by the House.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Hansard Office.
• Reviewing and responding to requests for research, assistance, and documents from members and staff of the House of Assembly; caucus staff; federal, provincial, and municipal governments; university professors and graduate students; and members of the public.
• Making final editorial changes for incorporation in the final copy and compiling the daily index before submission to the Queen’s Printer for reproduction.
• Ensuring the production of Hansard is maintained so the debates of the House of Assembly are issued on the same day on the internet and in print form within 24 hours.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelor’s degree or diploma program (in a relevant discipline) and/or related field experience combined with specialized knowledge as it relates to legislative proceedings and terminology and Hansard production techniques. An acceptable combination of training and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate must be non-partisan.

As the ideal candidate you have excellent management skills and techniques (e.g. planning, organizing, integrating, directing, and controlling) and the ability to apply them; excellent leadership skills and interpersonal abilities; judgement, tact and diplomacy.

You possess an exceptional understanding of English along with demonstrated knowledge and experience in document editing and production/transcription techniques. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word, is required.

You also exercise considerable initiative and have the ability to work in a high stress environment while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.

While not required, it is an considered as asset if you have:

• Experience working in a parliamentary environment, and familiarity with legislative procedures and terminology, as well as supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SLIQ, html and web‐editing techniques, and web/digital publishing.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are:

Analytical Thinking, Action Management, Team, Leadership, Initiative, Effective, Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

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 to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

This position requires considerable flexibility with regard to hours of work – flexible hours, evening shifts and or overtime will be required when the House is sitting.

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.
• Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: EC 11

Salary Range: $3,062.13 – $3,836.49 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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Company: Government of Nova Scotia

Expected salary: $3062.13 – 3836.49 per month

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:06:34 GMT