Communications Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor

Competition # : 46918

Department: Intergovernmental Affairs

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 30-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor/Government House supports the Lieutenant Governor in fulfilling his constitutional, state and ceremonial responsibilities. The Constitution Act 1867, provides that there must be a Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. As the representative of King Charles III, King of Canada, who is Head of State, the Lieutenant Governor is authorized and required to execute all matters that pertain to his office according to law and constitutional convention.

Core Businesses

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor/Government House provides administrative and logistical support enabling the Lieutenant Governor to exercise the constitutional powers and responsibilities of the Office and to undertake representational, ceremonial and civic duties. The autonomous nature of the Office is consistent with the Lieutenant Governor’s role to function with political neutrality. Additionally, the Office is responsible for planning and implementing the Lieutenant Governor’s programme, awards, patronages and many other activities undertaken with, and on behalf of Nova Scotians in communities across the province. The Office works closely with the provincial departments, Government of Canada, Mi’kmaq leaders, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Halifax Regional Police, Cape Breton Regional Police Service, New Glasgow Regional Police, Department of Canadian Heritage, and numerous non-governmental organizations over which the Lieutenant Governor presides as Patron or Honorary Patron.

About Our Opportunity

The Communications Advisor develops and implements communications strategies and programs for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The Communications Advisor is responsible for stakeholder communications and community relations, media relations, issues management, speech writing, video message production, website management, social media postings, photo library management, materials for public announcements and other public documents related to the Office, and manages several of the LGs award programs.

The Communications Advisor works in collaboration with colleagues from the Executive Council Office.

This position reports to the Private Secretary/Executive Director to the Lieutenant Governor.

Primary Accountabilities

Additional duties include:

• Coordinating the Lieutenant Governor’s various award programs,
• Serving as Master of Ceremonies at events
• Organization of some events internal to Government House
• Occasional travel with the Lieutenant Governor to external events
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

To be successful you have knowledge of the role of the Lieutenant Governor, understand the protocols of working in a fast paced formal environment and enjoy interacting with a diverse cross section of the general public.

You have a University degree in a related discipline and five (5) years of professional communications expertise (or an acceptable equivalent).

You build collaborative working relationships throughout government, with stakeholders, senior officials and the media valuing diversity, equity and inclusion. You can simultaneously manage multiple assignments with conflicting and urgent deadlines, while exercising discretion with sensitive and highly confidential information. You have strong communication skills (both verbal and written), experience in public speaking, and a background in developing and implementing communications strategies. You have experience with website and social media management and exceptional analytical and organizational skills.

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.

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.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of 2 years from the start date, with the possibility of an extension. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules
  
  

Pay Grade: EC 11

Salary Range: $3,418.96 - $4,273.75 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.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

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].