Senior Policy Director

4 weeks ago

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

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to fill the role of Director, Policy and Legislation. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the development and implementation of education policy and legislation.

The Director will lead a team of professionals in the analysis and development of education policy, projects, and the legislative and regulatory agenda. This includes responsibility for leading the development of all departmental policy and regulatory submissions to Executive Council.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy development and implementation, with experience in leading cross-organizational programs and initiatives. They will be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills, able to advise and brief senior leadership, including the Minister and Executive Leadership Team.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is committed to creating a progressive, responsive, and innovative policy environment that supports student success and well-being. We are seeking a leader who shares our vision and is passionate about making a positive impact on education in Nova Scotia.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Leads the policy consultation and development process, providing direction for the development, implementation, and review of departmental policies.
  • Provides high-level strategic policy advice and support on a wide range of education system and departmental issues to the Minister and Executive Leadership Team.
  • Creates a strategic and coordinated approach to policy and legislation to facilitate the development of overarching policy for the education system.
  • Integrates strong research and analytical capability to effectively underpin and inform education system policy.
  • Facilitates a strong, collaborative team approach at all levels in the policy and legislative development function.
  • Provides 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, the successful candidate will hold a university degree in a related field with substantial senior leadership experience in policy. They will be committed to open communication, collaboration, and consultation with staff, partners, and stakeholders and be recognized for their 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.

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