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Competition # : 48872 Department: Public Service CommissionLocation: Halifax (in office) Type of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: Open until filledPlease note: This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the hiring process may proceed with candidates as they are identified. Early application is encouraged. About UsThe Public Service Commission (PSC) is government's human resources organization supporting departments, agencies, and employees to deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We are committed to building a collaborative and inclusive public service grounded in respect, integrity, diversity, accountability, and the public good.The PSC establishes human resource policies, programs, standards, and procedures, and provides direction, advice, and support to departments to ensure consistent, effective application across government.We are focused on the current and future needs of the provincial workforce to ensure the public service is equipped to meet the demands of a growing and changing province.About Our OpportunityReporting to the Managing Director of Compensation, and leading a team of Compensation specialists, this role provides leadership and oversight of job evaluation and compensation programs across the Government of Nova Scotia.You will help ensure classification and compensation frameworks are equitable, consistent, and responsive, while advancing a modern, consultative service delivery approach that strengthens client partnerships, organizational capability, and outcomes.Working closely with leaders and system partners, you will support organizational design, workforce planning, and enterprise decision-making.Primary AccountabilitiesLead the delivery of enterprise-wide compensation and classification programs, including job evaluation frameworks, compensation structures, and processes supporting internal equity, market competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and compliance.Provide strategic and expert advice to leaders on organizational design, job evaluation, and compensation management to support sound, evidence-based decision-making, fiscal responsibility, and client service.Lead strategic and operational initiatives to strengthen compensation programs and service delivery, including modernization and service delivery enhancements, analytics, and reporting.Provide leadership and expert guidance on compensation matters, including classification appeals, grievances, and negotiations, ensuring alignment with government priorities and policy direction.Build and sustain collaborative relationships across government to promote consistent practices and effective service delivery.Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement by advancing modern approaches, streamlining processes, enabling data-informed decisions, and building enterprise capability through knowledge transfer in compensation and classification.Lead, develop, and support a high-performing team, fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth.About you:You are a strategic and collaborative leader with strong judgment, a client-focused mindset, and the ability to influence at senior levels. The specific qualifications include:Education:Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. A graduate degree is considered an asset.Professional certification in compensation is an asset (e.g., CCP/WorldatWork).Experience Required:Extensive experience in compensation and classification, including job evaluation and pay structure administration, preferably within a large, unionized organization.Experience leading teams or complex projects in dynamic organizational settings.Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive organization-wide outcomes.Experience interpreting and applying compensation-related policies, collective agreements, or legislation.Assets:Experience leading modernization, process