Project Executive, Housing

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Municipal Affairs and Housing

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:30-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing plays a vital role in supporting municipalities and community groups across the province. Our focus lies in providing programs, grants, and funding to foster effective local governance and develop healthy communities.

With over 80 dedicated staff, we work diligently to fulfill our priorities we focus on partnership agreements, governance reform, and infrastructure programs to shape a prosperous future. Additionally, we remain committed to enhancing land use planning to bolster economic growth and addressing local priorities through new infrastructure programs.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving transformative change?

We’re hiring Project Executive, whose expertise will define the direction of multi-function, cross-departmental projects impacting Housing in our province. You will report to the Senior Executive Director of Housing. As a key influencer and strategic advisor, you'll play an instrumental role in crafting and executing major initiatives, driving the future direction of our department and the broader public sector.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
As a Project Executive, you'll drive transformation, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative environment that has far-reaching impacts. In this role you will be accountable for:

- Driving the strategic direction of projects and providing high-level consulting to senior executives
- Leading the design and implementation of complex, multi-functional initiatives aligned with departmental objectives aimed at supporting population growth through housing
- Developing and executing project management strategies, policies, and long-term planning approaches
- Delivering change management plans and fostering collaborative relationships within government, private sectors, and key stakeholders
- Managing resources efficiently, promoting diversity, inclusivity and a healthy workplace
- Creatively problem-solve and respond proactively to opportunities and challenges.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
As the Project Executive you have exceptional qualifications to lead transformative change, shape strategies, and contribute to a collaborative, innovative environment.

You must demonstrate:

- Proficiency in project management tools, software, and methodologies for effective planning, execution, and monitoring;
- Experience with budgeting, cost management, and financial analysis to ensure alignment of resources and goals;
- Expertise in data analysis and reporting to inform strategic decisions and track project performance.
- Ability to implement change management strategies
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively engage stakeholders

**LEADS**:
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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.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. You will have daily contact with the public, various Government Departments as well as other local Agencies and Institutions. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

**Additional Information**:
This opportunity is for a three (3) year Term.

**What We Offer**:

- 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 14

**Salary Range**:_ _$4,309.95 - $5,387.44 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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