Project administration officer

Competition # : 50024 Department: Justice Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 18-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us The Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate is a dynamic and committed team that is leading and coordinating Nova Scotia's work towards the goal to become an accessible province by 2030. We work together with persons with disabilities, community organizations, businesses, municipalities, post-secondary institutions and other partners to advance the cultural shift needed. The Accessibility Directorate has built strong relationships across government and with public sector and community partners to support their efforts to improve accessibility, including the Government's accessibility plan. We lead the development of accessibility standards in the areas of education, employment, service delivery, public transportation, and information and communication. The Directorate also leads the implementation and enforcement of the Built Environment Accessibility Standard Regulation. Additionally, we develop accessibility awareness resources, tools and awareness activities to help create more accessible and inclusive communities. About Our Opportunity As Compliance and Enforcement Coordinator, you will support the Accessibility Directorate's compliance and enforcement activities. You will track compliance inquiries, coordinate compliance monitoring and reporting, and conduct inspection and enforcement activities as needed. You will work with public sector bodies, government departments, businesses, and the public to advance understanding and compliance with the legislation. You will work with Directorate staff to develop and implement compliance strategies, processes, resources. The Compliance and Enforcement Coordinator reports to the Manager of Compliance and Capacity Building. Primary Accountabilities In this role, you will regularly: • Receive and respond to general inquiries related to accessibility and application of the Accessibility Act (Act) and Accessibility Standard Regulations. This includes triaging inquiries and preparing responses, that are accurate, clear, and consistent. • Monitor prescribed public sector bodies' compliance with accessibility plan and accessibility advisory committee requir