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Accessible Infrastructure Specialist - COR 5
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June 13, 2024
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Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
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Accessible Infrastructure SpecialistCorporate ServicesLocation: HalifaxType of Employment: Full-time, PermanentUnion Status: ExcludedCompetition #: COR 23115About Our OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Building Asset Planning, the Accessible Infrastructure Specialist 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.This position is within the Building Infrastructure and Asset Management division of NSPHA, Corporate Services, serving all districts.Responsibilities• Contribute to the design of the AIP for NSPHA and ensure it is reflected in work planned annually to facilitate effective capital planning and design of individual accessibility activities.• Liaise with stakeholders and provincial accessibility bodies and committees to build effective working relationships and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.• Administer NSPHA accessibility policies and conduct program needs analysis to lead and respond to complex concerns from program stakeholders.• Plan, develop, evaluate, promote, and monitor the AIP using current and emerging knowledge.• Monitor capital accessibility budgets and forecasts through timely and effective coordination and analysis of operating expenditures to produce financial reports.• Manage day-to-day relationships with AIP stakeholders, including clients, contract service providers, and operations teams.Qualifications• 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, 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, 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 of 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.EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.Other InformationBenefitsBased on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pe
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LocationHalifax, NS
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Salary$67,187.91YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
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Advertised until
2024-07-13
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