Director of Policy and Legislation

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to lead our policy and legislation team. As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will be responsible for providing strategic policy advice and support to the Minister and other senior leaders.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in policy development and implementation, with experience in leading cross-organizational programs and initiatives. You will be a collaborative leader who can build strong relationships with staff, partners, and stakeholders, and who is committed to open communication and consultation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about education and has a deep understanding of the education system in Nova Scotia. You will be responsible for developing and implementing policies that support student success and well-being, and for working collaboratively with other departments and organizations to achieve our goals.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Lead the policy consultation and development process, providing direction for the development, implementation, and review of departmental policies.
  • Provide high-level strategic policy advice and support on a wide range of education system and departmental issues to the Minister and Executive Leadership Team.
  • Create a strategic and coordinated approach to policy and legislation to facilitate the development of overarching policy for the education system.
  • Integrate strong research and analytical capability to effectively underpin and inform education system policy.
  • Facilitate a strong, collaborative team approach at all levels in the policy and legislative development function.
  • Provide leadership and managerial oversight for the creation and coordination of systems, agendas, consultation, and planning projects to ensure policies, programs, and legislation/regulations are developed, integrated, and updated; and comprehensive research, analyses, and financial assessments/impacts for ongoing policy (problem and opportunity) development.
  • Accountable for all submissions to Executive Council Office. Builds capacity within the department to prepare submissions that conform to Executive Council Office standards and templates.
  • Works cooperatively with other members of the executive leadership team to ensure seamless departmental functions and develop programs that meet the current and future challenges facing the department.
Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this leadership opportunity, you hold a university degree in a related field with substantial senior leadership experience in policy. You are committed to open communication, collaboration, and consultation with staff, partners, and stakeholders and are recognized for your personal and professional credibility, creative problem-solving ability, and in-depth experience leading cross-organizational programs and initiatives.

  • Several years of successful leadership and relevant work experience at a managerial or leadership level.
  • Proven ability to advise and brief senior leadership, including Associate Deputy Manager, Deputy Minister, and/or Minister.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to handle and organize large workloads, and a proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
What We Offer
  • Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
  • Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

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