Director of Programs and Development- Hybrid

3 weeks ago


Truro, Canada Divert NS Full time

Divert NS is currently seeking a Director of Programs and Development to join their dynamic team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this role plays a crucial part in managing and promoting awareness surrounding initiatives that enhance Divert NS’ pillars of innovation, stewardship, and catalyst for change.

**About Divert NS**

Divert NS is a leading environmental not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the province to recycle and live in more sustainable ways. Committed to making a positive impact, Divert NS oversees various programs that aim to improve Nova Scotian’s environment, economy, and quality of life.

**About the Position**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with various stakeholder groups such as academia, business, and government, to raise awareness of business development funding programs that encourage innovation in the waste-resource management industry of Nova Scotia. Programs include Value-Added Manufacturing Fund, Research and Development Fund, Student Research Fund, and Enviro-Depot Infrastructure Loans.
- Drive education to advance our province’s recycling culture and seek new initiatives for advancing innovation in Nova Scotia’s waste diversion industry.
- Work with municipal stakeholders to raise awareness of programs that support waste diversion.
- Collaborate with Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change to develop, implement, and expand industry stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs.
- Monitor industry trends and technologies that could impact Divert NS’ current business model or efforts to develop local markets for waste-resources.
- Report outcomes of programs and partnerships to the CEO and Board of Divert NS.
- Work with the communications team to position Divert NS as a leader in environmental education and innovation funding.
- Collaborate with stakeholder groups to identify issues in the waste-resource sector that require additional research or discussion.
- Work with the senior management team to implement budgets and strategic plans, evaluate business proposals, and manage contracts.
- Represent the organization at public events and lead assigned initiatives.

**Qualifications**
- Relevant university degree with five years’ program/business development and program management experience.
- Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage a team of employees working on diverse projects.
- Knowledge of educational programs that drive behavioural change and experience in developing and managing educational initiatives for awareness and compliance.
- Familiarity with industry stewardship initiatives, including EPR.
- Strong financial management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of waste diversion programs and regulations in Nova Scotia, including source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting programs.
- Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple projects.
- Proficiency in MS Office and business end-user programs.

**What’s in it For You?**

**Competitive Compensation - **Divert NS believes in recognizing and rewarding hard work with a group RRSP program, ensuring employee efforts are valued.

**Training & Promotional Development
- **Join an organization that invests in success. Divert NS is committed to its employee’s growth through training initiatives.

**Hybrid Schedule
- **Achieve work-life balance with flexible work arrangements. Divert NS understands the importance of accommodating to an employee's lifestyle and offers employees the chance to work two days a week remotely.

**Paid Vacation
- **Divert NS values well-being and offers paid annual vacation leave, ensuring employees have the time to recharge and relax.

**Equity and Diversity Policy**:

- Join a team that celebrates diversity. Divert NS is committed to equity and strives to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of Nova Scotians.

**Application Process**
- *PowerUp Leadership is actively recruiting on behalf of our client, Divert NS. _

**Salary**: $97,886.00-$117,229.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Truro, NS B2N 3H9



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