171983 - Director of Policy, Planning & Regulatory Affairs - Department of Finance - Permanent

The Department of Finance is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Finance, the Director of Policy, Planning and Regulatory Affairs provides high quality advice and direct support to the Minister and Deputy Minister and Directors. As a member of the Department's senior management team, the position is responsible for ensuring the department strategies, policies and plans are evidence-informed, coherent and responsive to government mandates and other commitments. The Director oversees a unit responsible for the department policy development, planning, performance monitoring and reporting. The Director is responsible for supporting the PEI Lotteries Commission and the implementation of associated gaming policy, contracts and funding agreements. The position is also responsible for departmental business continuity planning, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and representing the department on inter-departmental and inter-governmental committees. The position requires strong leadership, policy expertise, applied research skills and ability to collaborate effectively across senior levels of government. The Director plays a critical role in aligning departmental operations with strategic and mandated goals.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Minister/Deputy Minister Policy Advice: Provides policy, planning and regulatory affairs advice to the Minister and Deputy Minister and other divisions.
• Department Policy Development, Business Planning, Monitoring & Reporting: Coordinates overall policy development processes for areas other than information technology management and review policies to ensure alignment of programs and services with departmental priorities through evidence-informed decision-making. Also oversees the department's strategic and business planning, performance monitoring, and reporting functions to support strategic decision-making and accountability.
• Gaming, Cannabis and Liquor Policy and Program Delivery: Oversee, provide leadership to, and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the departmental policy, services and programs relating to gaming (gambling), liquor and cannabis.
• Legislative Plan and Regulatory Oversight for Department: Provides leadership for the department's legislative planning and regulatory oversight functions.
• Work Section Human Resource and Financial Management: Lead the development of the annual work section plan, ensuring effective use of the financial and human resources of the division to achieve departmental goals and objectives through collaboration, accountability and strategic focus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's of Public Administration, Master's of Business Administration or Master's Degree in a closely related field.
• Demonstrated Equivalencies may be considered.
• Experience in managing staff.
• Considerable experience with developing policy or completing policy-relevant research.
• Considerable experience with planning and/or legislative development.
• Considerable experience in writing Executive Council Memos, Treasury Board Notes or other official memorandums.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to:
• Lead, coach/mentor, influence, delegate and performance manage staff.
• Foster and maintain respective, inclusive and productive workplaces.
• Write high-quality evidence based reports.
• Manage, organize and prioritize multiple and competing projects and tasks.
• Complete evidence-informed policy development, including methodology, analysis, application and review.

Other Qualifications:

• Post-secondary or Master's level coursework in public policy or public administration would be an asset.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively in high-pressure situations would be an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint would be an asset.
• Bilingualism would be an asset.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone

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