Director, Court Services
5 days 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 provides administrative support to various courts, including the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Provincial Court, Family Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court, and Bankruptcy Court.
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 cost-effective provision of court services to a diverse client base and contribute to shaping the Division's corporate vision.
- Motivate and provide strategic and operational direction to staff, while maintaining close working relationships with staff, senior government officials, the judiciary, and the legal community.
- Create and maintain a team approach to planning, service improvements, and problem-solving within the Division.
- Lead the delivery of programs, services, and support to the courts, ensuring judicial independence is respected.
- Develop and sustain 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 delivering 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.
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, with the ability to analyze and problem-solve effectively, and work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
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, with forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths: opportunities for growth and development within the Government of Nova Scotia.
- Department-Specific Flexible Working Schedules: flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
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