Competition # : 45622
Crown Agency: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term Relief
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 14-Apr-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Since 1908, the Gallery has been a gateway for the visual arts in Atlantic Canada by engaging The AGNS is an inclusive public gathering place that connects people with art to inspire new ways of thinking. AGNS seeks to present the most vital and engaging contemporary art from around the world. We embrace tradition and the past by applying a contemporary viewpoint that addresses relevant issues and challenges perspectives. Fundamentally, we are connecting people both with and through art. In addition to our physical facilities in Halifax and Yarmouth, we also have provincial outreach strategies and programs that reach people across Nova Scotia and beyond.

We believe that art is a vital link to health and wellness, enhancing quality of life. Connecting people with art allows them to engage creatively, it can reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging. The Gallery offers, in its many diverse iterations, opportunities for the expression of many perspectives, stories, and lived experiences. We invite collective engagement, interaction, and dialogue; examination, reflection, and the disentanglement of historical and contemporary narratives. Through our work, the AGNS challenges individuals to take risks, re-imagine, and make changes for a more equitable and just world.

Please note, due to legislative changes, as of January 1, 2023, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) employees are no longer Civil Servants and are instead direct employees of the AGNS.

About Our Opportunity

As the Human Resources Business Partner with the AGNS, you will play a key role in supporting the Leadership Team and employees on all HR matters. You will develop and tailor HR strategies, programs, policies and guidelines to support the achievement of business objectives, while supporting the day-to-day operations of the AGNS.

More specifically, in this role you will:

• Manage the day-to-day human resources functions, including but not limited to policy and program development, labour relations, recruitment, and performance management.
• Address employee concerns and complaints in a timely and confidential manner, escalating issues as needed.
• Collect and evaluate data to solve complex challenges, identify trends, and recommend effective HR strategies.
• Provide HR policy, legislation and collective agreement guidance and interpretation.
• Coordinate the organizational Occupational Health and Safety program.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR files, ensuring file integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you have post-secondary education in human resources and several years of progressive, practical experience as a Human Resources Business Partner or Generalist.

In addition to the above, the following will be key for success in this role:

• Proven experience within a complex unionized workplace and interpreting collective agreements and related legislation.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines such as performance management, recruitment, conflict resolution, employee relations, etc.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications and human resources information systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
• The following will be considered an asset:
• Experience in policy development.
• Experience with organizational OH&S programs.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Outcome Focus, 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.

LEADS

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.

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

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of September 25, 2026.

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

Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,351.92 - $4,189.95 Bi-Weekly

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens of Nova Scotia. The Art Gallery 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.

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 [email protected].