About this role
Competition # : 49266 Department: Justice Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 14-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
The Department of Justice is responsible for the administration of justice and for promoting access to justice and the safety and security of Nova Scotians through justice-related programs, services and initiatives. We are guided by the principles of preventative and restorative justice in fulfilling our mandate. Our efforts to promote safety, security, and access to justice for Nova Scotians span all areas of the Department and include programs and services that assist vulnerable people including Indigenous Nova Scotians, African-Nova Scotians, and Nova Scotians with disabilities.
To accomplish its mandate, the Department provides services through seven core business areas: Public Safety and Security; Court Services and Sheriff Services; Correctional Services; Maintenance Enforcement and Victim Services; Accessibility Directorate; Restorative Initiatives Unit; and, Legal Services to Government. For more information on the Department of Justice please visit our website: https://novascotia.ca/just/
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of the Gender Based Violence Division, Department of Justice, as Senior Policy Analyst you develop, implement, evaluate, and make recommendations on policy for the department of Justice on the complex policy initiatives that advance Nova Scotia's response to gender-based violence.
In this role, you will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of policy, legislative, and regulatory initiatives that are implementation-ready, equity-informed, and aligned with government priorities and operational realities. You will work closely with interdepartmental partners, community, and system partners to support cross-government reform initiatives, including work associated with the Ministers' Table on Gender-Based Violence and other di