Accessible Projects Lead
Corporate Services
Location: Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Union Status: Excluded
Competition #: COR 24180
Closing Date: January 13, 2025
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Building Asset Planning, the Accessible Projects Lead is accountable for providing specialized input required for establishing, implementing, and managing the Accessibility Improvements Program (AIP) for NSPHA. The incumbent administers and manages NSPHA programs and defined projects that impact internal and external stakeholders.
Located in a general office environment 75% of the time. The remaining 25% requires travel to various districts to meet with clients, service providers, and operations teams.
This position is within the Building Infrastructure and Asset Management division of NSPHA, Corporate Services, serving all districts.
- Oversee Accessibility Improvements Program: Lead the development and execution of the annual Accessibility Improvements Program, prioritizing and managing capital renewal needs for accessible infrastructure in collaboration with Housing Districts.
- Mentorship and Oversight: Provide guidance and support to project managers and construction coordinators, ensuring adherence to best practices and promoting continuous improvement.
- Project Coordination: Lead province-wide accessibility projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring timely project close-outs.
- Policy Communication and Administration: Define, communicate, and oversee accessibility policies for NSPHA, addressing complex stakeholder concerns and managing expectations.
- Standard Development and Resource Management: Maintain and enhance standards, processes, and tools. Evaluate team performance, foster a healthy workplace culture, and manage procurement and budgetary needs.
- Accessibility Program Integration: Incorporate the Accessibility Improvements Program (AIP) into annual work plans, developing, promoting, and monitoring its effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including provincial accessibility bodies, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration.
- Budget Monitoring and Reporting: Analyze and manage operating expenditures, producing financial reports and forecasts. Maintain strong relationships with AIP stakeholders, including clients, service providers, and operations teams.
- You have completed a university degree in a related field and have five (5) years of related experience, including accessibility standards and regulations. A combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Experience in issue identification to better understand accessibility issues and policy research to gather information and advance accessibility initiatives.
- Working knowledge of the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act and current codes and regulations for accessible infrastructure planning initiatives; National Building Code, National Fire Code, OH&S acts, and regulations.
- Ability to read architectural plans and documents used to achieve accessibility improvements.
- Knowledge of benchmarking, experience with electronic document control, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project software.
- Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes and a willingness to travel.
Assets
• Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (or similar training).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Competencies required at this level of work are Compliance Knowledge, Communication, Interpersonal, Organizational, and adaptability to change.
If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver's abstract, child abuse registry, and confirmation of education credentials.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status, eligibility, and union agreement, NSPHA 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, and flexible working schedules.
Classification: PR 14
Salary Range: $67,187.91 - $81,673.18 annually
Work Week: 35 hours
Note: This is not a Civil Service position.
We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: 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 application.
To Apply
Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying.
Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.
Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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