Project Manager, Secretariat Operations

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**:20-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH) is dedicated to working with municipalities to build healthy, vibrant, and safe communities throughout Nova Scotia. DMAH provides programs, grants, and funding opportunities for municipalities and community groups. The Department also provides services and guidance to municipalities in many areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, policy and program development, and support for economic development through the management of the Regional Enterprise Network program.

The Executive Panel on Housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (Panel) was established in 2021 under the Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act (Act). The mandate of the Panel is to recommend and implement strategies aimed at helping accelerate an increase in the supply of all types of housing in the HRM.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Are you passionate about addressing the critical housing challenges faced by Nova Scotians?

Are you a serial collaborator, that thrives in a fast-paced environment? This may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Project Manager, Secretariat Operations. As the Project Manager, Secretariat Operations you will have an important and exciting role in supporting the ambitious mandate of the Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Reporting to the Executive Director, Housing Acceleration & Performance, you will lead projects, and collaborate with partners across governments and the private sector to drive important work forward.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
As Project Manager, Secretariat Operations your primary accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):

- Providing project management, coordination, and support for Executive Panel operations, including budget monitoring, vendor management and oversight of the issue tracking and correspondence process.
- Provide project management expertise to ensure projects and initiatives remain on pace and utilize best practises.
- Building strong collaborative relationships within the division, across the department, other teams, and interest holders.
- Coordinating project/business activities that establish how and when the department will deliver products and services.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You possess a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution plus several years of related experience, or an equivalent level of direct and relevant experience/education will be considered.
- Proven leadership abilities in managing projects and initiatives to achieve results in a complex and evolving organization, influenced by a wide range of internal and external demands.
- Previous experience managing multiple projects and deadlines, and the ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines, and changing priorities.
- Effective, articulate, and persuasive communication abilities (written and verbal) along with attention to detail in terms of reading and disseminating information.
- An understanding and experience in contract administration and procurement in the public service.

The following will be considered assets: experience in budget and financial management, experience in the housing sector, change management experience, public sector policy experience, and experience working with diverse communities.

**LEADS**:
Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.

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

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status 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**:
This role is based in a comfortable office environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may be required to travel to worksite locations.

You may also be eligible to participate in a hybrid work model, up to two-days a week working from home, to be discussed with your Manager upon hire.

Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. This role does entail a high volume of work which may require longer than normal working hours and overtime. Due to the multiple spheres of action and scope of responsibilities that this position requires, there is significant mental pressure, requiring your resilience.

**Additional Information**:
This is a Term employment op

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