Director of Court Services
4 weeks ago
The Government of Nova Scotia's Department of Justice is committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring a fair and accessible justice system. Our Court Services Division plays a vital role in this mission, providing administrative support to various courts across the province.
About Our OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Director, Court Services. As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for the overall operation and management of Justice Centres and program delivery.
Primary Accountabilities- Ensure the effective provision of court services to a diverse client base and contribute to the development of the Division's strategic vision.
- Motivate and provide strategic and operational direction to staff, fostering close working relationships with colleagues, government officials, the judiciary, and the legal community.
- Lead the development of a team approach to planning, service improvements, and problem-solving within the Division.
- Oversee the delivery of programs, services, and support to the courts, ensuring judicial independence is respected.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders with diverse interests.
- Coordinate, develop, implement, and review new or amended legislation, policy, procedure, and program development in all areas of court services.
- Take the lead in criminal law matters and oversee the delivery of provincial and court-based criminal law programs and services throughout the province.
- Manage Externally Funded Programs delivered under Memoranda of Understanding and report on activities.
- Participate in the Coordinating Committee of Senior Officials (CCSO) Criminal Justice Committees, Sub-committees, and Task Groups.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold a university degree in an appropriate discipline, such as law, public administration, or business administration, and possess several years of progressive management experience at a senior level in the public service or justice system, particularly in the criminal law justice system. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
You should also have experience in areas such as finance, human resources, facilities, project management, program and service development and delivery, legislative and regulatory development, policy development, program evaluation, planning, and intergovernmental involvement. Additionally, you should be highly motivated and achievement-oriented, able to analyze and problem-solve effectively, and work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals. Experience as a criminal law lawyer would be considered a strong asset.
What We Offer- Career Development: 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.
This is a permanent position based in Halifax. 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. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
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