Competition # : 50299

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 08-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

conducting policy and financial analysis of current and potential tax measures;

providing technical advice and counsel to the Minister, Executive Council and other departments and agencies;

overseeing legislation, tax collection agreements, major federal transfers and other administrative arrangements for the province’s major tax revenue sources;

working with other provincial and federal counterparts in developing tax policy and administration.

About Our Opportunity Senior Policy Analysts have a key role in the research, development and evaluation of policy options; preparing briefing notes, reports, and submissions to Executive Council; development of revenue forecasts; and the analysis of fiscal and economic implications of policy options.

Reporting to a Policy Strategist, you will be part of a team focused on research and evaluation of policy options, monitoring developments in tax policy and supporting the Province’s interests in federal transfers. The incumbent will be accountable for identifying best practices, and developing recommendations, briefing materials, proposals and presentations for departmental senior management.

Primary Accountabilities

Maintaining data sources, documentation, and models

Assisting in the review of legislative, regulatory, and administrative frameworks related to revenue sources

Representing the Department on inter-department and inter-provincial committees and work teams





Qualifications And Experience To be successful in this position you possess a university degree in a relevant discipline, such as public policy, economics, finance, statistics or business administration, plus a minimum of three (3) years of related experience or an acceptable combination of education and experience. A graduate degree in a relevant discipline will be considered an asset.

You are highly professional, a critical thinker and a team player who values an inclusive and diverse workforce.

You Also Have

Experience working in a policy environment; an understanding of how government policy is developed, and knowledge of relevant public policy issues with the ability to formulate, recommend, and implement policy changes

Demonstrated research experience and the ability to write succinct reports on findings

Strong quantitative and analytical skills using large data sets

Demonstrated initiative to work independently and deliver on priority projects, exercise sound judgement, and meet tight deadlines

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation, and issues management abilities.

Assets For This Position Include

Interpreting legislation, as well as familiarity with issues related to the economic workplace, fiscal planning and management, and government budget processes as they relate to Nova Scotia





Demonstrated computer skills as applied to data organization and analysis

Experience using MS-Excel, E-views, STATA, or SPSD/M

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 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.

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 for Nova Scotians.

Pay Grade: EC 11

Salary Range: $3,571.99 - $4,465.03 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, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons 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.

📌 Senior Policy Analyst (Winnipeg)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Winnipeg