Training & Sustainment Advisor - Provincial Scheduling Services

 Req ID: 225689
Location: To be determined based on the Successful Candidate 
Department: PS Strat Time Reporting
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Provincial Schedule Standards Manager, the Training and Sustainment Specialist is responsible for providing input and feedback to the Lead and Manager, implementing and evaluating training for the Integrated Scheduling Services. This includes standardized scheduling processes, training materials, training delivery, and providing support to scheduling operations in the zones.

The Training and Sustainment Specialist strives to build relationships across the organization through enabling and providing tools to all levels of leaders and staff under the direction of the Provincial Scheduling Services team. Essential components of this position include creativity, interpersonal skills, professional development, communication, relationship-building, and change management so as to provide effective guidance through improvements in staff scheduling.

The Training and Sustainment Specialist is able to combine a knowledge of the current scheduling processes and collective agreement standards that are in place; with the needs of the operational units/areas that their training team supports. This role requires travel throughout the assigned zone, and perhaps at times throughout the province to build key relationships with the managers within the zone and scheduling offices, Employees within the zone, Human Resources Teams, and Labour Relations.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Baccalaureate degree in related field such as Business Administration or Education or equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in staff scheduling with 1 years in a supervisory or training capacity required
• Experience with scheduling software required
• Minimum of 3 years knowledge and experience in Human Resources (including Collective Agreements) required
• Knowledge of the environment, Scheduling practices and time reporting processes preferred
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 18 months
• Location will be determined based on the Successful Candidate
• Travel to perform training sessions in hospitals and other sites within the province required
• Evenings and weekends may be required
• This position offers a offers a hybrid/work from home model 

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: NU03
Hourly Rate: $33.34- $40.84
Annual Salary: $65,006 - $79,633

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. 

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.