Executive Director, Housing Supply Acceleration and Performance

Competition # : 43243

Department: Municipal Affairs and Housing

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 25-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing is dedicated to working with municipalities to build healthy, vibrant, and safe communities throughout Nova Scotia, and ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians.

The Housing Branch of the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing is hiring for the Executive Director of Housing Acceleration and Performance. This role offers the opportunity to address one of Nova Scotia's most pressing challenges: increasing housing supply across the province. You will achieve this through the creation of strategic policies, partnerships, and the reduction of red tape, leading to more housing availability of all types, faster.

As the driving force behind expedited housing supply, you will lead the development / amendments to legislation and policy and provide leadership support to the Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Housing, you will ensure that the Province, Municipalities, and Industry work collaboratively to meet ambitious housing targets and achieve housing stability across our 49 municipalities.

This will entail building and leveraging strong, strategic partnerships across all levels of government and the development community to advance critical changes required to expedite housing development of all types. You will drive innovative systems thinking and actions to improve the processes associated with housing development, and ensure all relevant stakeholders are planning and working together to achieve alignment across housing, education, transportation, and other intersecting areas. As the ED responsible for supporting the Executive Panel on Housing in the HRM, you will also be responsible for stakeholder management, troubleshooting and communications, and implementing and tracking actions and recommendations that flow from the Executive Panel.

You will lead and oversee multiple work streams related to the improvement of housing-related policy and process recommendations. More specifically, you will:

• Lead housing initiatives across all municipalities in Nova Scotia, with a focus on accelerating housing supply within HRM.
• Ensure progress in special planning areas and foster collaboration across government sectors, including Transportation, Education, Environment, and Public Works.
• Set and implement goals for legislation, policy, governance, and process improvements, requiring legislative changes and work to reduce bureaucratic barriers.
• Develop and deliver operational budgets, while seeking additional funding through federal grants.
• Establish strategic partnerships, influencing municipal housing strategies, and leading high-level negotiations with government, community, and private sector stakeholders to achieve shared housing solutions.

You are a visionary leader with a passion for housing development and a track record of driving strategic change. You have completed post-secondary education in a related field, combined with progressive leadership experience in housing development and housing policy.

You have demonstrated experience in leading complex projects and managing multiple work streams. In addition, you have:

• Demonstrated ability in leading strategic and high-impact initiatives
• Proven skills in fostering partnerships across all levels of government and the housing development community to achieve common goals.
• An innovative mind-set, creative thinking and problem-solving skills to develop and implement housing solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders and build consensus.
• Demonstrate that you are results-oriented and adaptable to navigate and manage change in an evolving housing landscape.

Desirable assets include:

• Experience working with municipal governments and an understanding of municipal planning and approval processes.
• Familiarity with federal and provincial housing programs and funding mechanisms.
• Knowledge of Nova Scotia's housing landscape and the specific challenges faced (particularly within the Halifax Regional Municipality).

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains include Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation.

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We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, 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.

Most of your work is in a central office environment with frequently required travel to various locations across the province, including other government offices. This role requires high personal resiliency to meet emotional demands as you navigate complex situations.

• 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.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: EC 15

Salary Range: $4, $6,134.46 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 and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities 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.

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Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to