Director, Mineral Management

5 hours ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Us

The Government of Nova Scotia is responsible for the development, management, conservation, and protection of forest, mineral, parks, and wildlife resources. Our department works with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Mineral Management to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, direction, and administration of provincial legislation, regulations, policies, and programs related to the development of the province's mineral resources.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Director and/or Minister on issues related to mining, mineral tenure, interpretation of the Mineral Resources Act, contaminated sites remediation, and mining-related regulatory processes in Nova Scotia.
  • Lead and manage the implementation of regulatory requirements, and direct the activity of the Registry of Mineral and Petroleum Titles, ensuring that mining land use activities are properly regulated and monitored.
  • Effectively lead a team while maintaining effective internal communications, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, and accurately forecasting and reporting budget requirements.
  • Lead and direct the review and development of legislation, regulations, policies, goals, and strategies related to mineral resources and their operational, financial, and economic development implications.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with other government and mining industry partners to encourage the use of best practices in mineral exploration and mining.
Qualifications and Experience

To be the successful candidate, you must hold a bachelor's or graduate degree in Engineering or Science in one of the following disciplines: mining (preferred), geotechnical, geological, metallurgical, civil, or geoscience. The successful candidate must also be eligible for registration with Engineers of Nova Scotia or the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia.

You must have extensive experience in mining industry operations, a government organization responsible for administration or regulation of the mining industry, or a mining-related organization. You must be familiar with Nova Scotia's and Canada's mineral industries, the role of public policy and regulatory issues in public service resource management, current trends and issues in mining, minerals engineering, and geoscience, and the role of government in administration of minerals programs in a societal context.

The successful candidate must have progressive experience in the management of human and financial resources, and have demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to develop and mobilize a team.

Benefits

The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Working Conditions

The Director, Mineral Management will typically be located in a comfortable office environment with an opportunity to move about the premises. Occasionally, mine site visits are required, which might require the use of protective gear such as a hard hat, safety boots, eyewear, and gloves. Travel is required.

Additional Information

This is a permanent position based in Halifax.



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