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Overview

The Nova Scotia Public Service Commission (NSPSC) is committed to making a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians by creating a dedicated and diverse public service.

The NSPSC was created by an act of legislation in June 2001 to establish policies, programs, standards, and procedures in the area of human resource management for the Government of Nova Scotia. The NSPSC develops structures needed to support collective bargaining and policy initiatives in designated areas of the broader public sector. It is tasked with evaluating and auditing the quality of the human resources function throughout government.

Together with human resources professionals working throughout government, the NSPSC is working to provide best practices in human resource management in order to establish the Government of Nova Scotia as a preferred employer.

Vision

Strategic human resource business partners and leaders, committed to client service excellence.

Mission

To provide leadership, strategic direction and expertise in human resource management to support a strong Nova Scotia public service.

Our Strategic Goals

The NSPSC’s five strategic goals are directed by the Corporate Human Resource Plan (2005-2010):

  • To make a difference through a skilled, committed, and accountable workforce
  • To be a preferred employer
  • To be a safe and supportive workplace
  • To be a diverse workforce
  • To be a learning organization

Our Mandate

The NSPSC has four important roles. It is responsible for the development and implementation of corporate human resource policy, programs, and services; it must ensure, through audit and evaluation, the quality and value of human resource management practices; it ensures a fair and effective hiring process; and it is government's agent for collective bargaining.