Director Strategic Communications

7 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

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

**Closing Date**:27-Feb-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Nova Scotia Courts consist of the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court (General and Family Divisions), and the Provincial Court, each led by a Chief Justice or Chief Judge and Associate Chiefs. The Judiciary provides impartial adjudication of disputes between individuals, between the state and the individual, and between different levels of government within the state.

The Executive Office of the Nova Scotia Judiciary is an independent body that provides planning, policy and communications support for the Council of Nova Scotia Chiefs and the almost 100 Judges of the Nova Scotia Courts. The Executive Office staff members represent the Judiciary when working with other justice system organizations across the province and Canada on initiatives aimed at improving access to and the administration of justice.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Under the general direction of the Council of Nova Scotia Chiefs and reporting to the Director of Operations of the Executive Office of the Judiciary, the Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for the direction, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic communications and special projects that enhance public understanding and confidence in the Judiciary and the Courts, and help to uphold the open courts principle.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- Leads the development and implementation of comprehensive and strategic communications advice to the Council of Nova Scotia Chiefs, judicial committees, and individual Judges. This work includes crisis communications, media monitoring, and direct engagement with media outlets to address incorrect or misleading information about the Judiciary and the Courts.
- Acts as a liaison between the Judiciary and the media and members of the public, helping them access court facilities, proceedings, documents, exhibits, audio recordings, judges’ decisions, and other court information, where appropriate.
- Serves as a spokesperson for the Nova Scotia Judiciary on special projects and issues in the Courts and justice system, where appropriate.
- Develops and maintains content on the Courts of Nova Scotia website, including news articles, resources for students, media, and self-represented individuals, and notices to the legal profession.
- Creates social media content, manages the Courts’ presence on social media platforms, evaluates impact, and provides advice to the Judiciary on social media trends.
- Directs and/or coordinates special projects and major events of interest to the public and the legal and education communities, including Justice Days Camps, annual Law Day and Take Your Kids to Work events, courthouse tours, and conferences.
- Researches issues and collaborates with national and provincial bodies, senior government officials, and communications professionals locally and across the country.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
The successful applicant for the Director of Strategic Communications must have graduated from an accredited post-secondary institution in North America (or an acceptable equivalent) with a degree in journalism, public relations, electronic and digital media communication, or a closely related field. Applicants must have several years of recent, related work experience.

The Director of Strategic Communications must be able to manage competing priorities, build and maintain relationships across the justice system, identify and take advantage of trends in communications and media, and quickly process and adapt complex legal information into plain language. Applicants should have above average judgement, tact, and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate their ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a highly confidential environment.

An in-depth knowledge of the Canadian justice system, the concepts of judicial independence and open courts, and the structure of the Nova Scotia Courts, including court procedures in criminal law, family law and civil law matters is an asset. Fluency in French and experience with Drupal for digital content management of websites are not required but would also be considered assets.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on 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 view more about the benefits package.

**Working Conditions**:
Work is conducted in a comfortable office environment where there is opportunity to move around. This position involves considerable pressure from deadlines, and there is an important requirement for accuracy. Disruptions may sometimes occur.

**What We Offer**:

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