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Senior Executive Director, Skills and Learning

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
Job Overview

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Executive Director to lead the Skills and Learning Branch. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong understanding of labour market development and a proven track record of delivering complex programs and services.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Strategic Leadership: Provide executive-level leadership to a 175-person team, developing and implementing the Skills and Learning strategic framework, and establishing key labour market priorities.
  2. Equitable Labour Market Development: Ensure equitable strategies are in place to develop a labour market that is representative of all Nova Scotians, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  3. Skills and Employment Initiatives: Strengthen skills and employment initiatives through efficient integration across all program delivery areas, delivering comprehensive and strategic advice to senior levels of government.
  4. Labour Market Agreements: Negotiate federal/provincial labour market agreements for significant funding in provincial programs and services.
  5. Human and Financial Resource Management: Manage human and financial resources effectively, contributing to achieving departmental priorities through business planning and other corporate goals.
Qualifications and Experience
  1. Leadership Experience: Experience leading and developing complex and diverse teams, with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in senior leadership roles.
  2. Equity and Inclusion: A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong understanding of the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the labour market.
  3. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to manage challenges, with experience working with federal and/or provincial government partners.
  4. Public Communication: Experience in public communication, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and the public.
Additional Assets

While not required, bilingualism (French/English) is an asset, and community/volunteer activities with a leadership role are also beneficial.

Benefits

The Government of Nova Scotia offers a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Vacation and Employee Assistance Programs
Working Conditions
  • Normal work week is 35 hours/week.
  • May require occasional overtime.
Employment Equity Statement

The Government of Nova Scotia welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in under-represented occupations.

Application Process

Candidates should apply with a cover letter and résumé. Incomplete applications will not be considered.