Director Strategic Policy Planning

10 hours ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full-time
Lead strategic policy and planning for Nova Scotia’s natural resources department in Halifax, guiding integrated policy, program, and delivery structures. As Director, Strategic Policy and Planning, you provide senior leadership for policy development, planning, legislative work, and regulatory management. You oversee departmental strategies and initiatives from research and design through implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. You also direct policy professionals and maintain relationships with central agencies. Key Responsibilities:

Lead coordinated strategic planning infrastructure and policy processes Guide natural resource and energy policy initiatives Monitor trends, gaps, and risks through environmental scanning Oversee legislative planning and House session responses Direct Executive Council submissions and Committee appearances Requirements:

Education in policy development, administration, or Public Administration Progressive senior leadership experience in a related field Evidence-based decision-making and government process knowledge Systems approach to frameworks, strategies, policies, and programs Analytical thinking, adaptability, and effective communication competencies Apply strategic leadership, policy expertise, and systems thinking to support sustainable natural resource management across Nova Scotia.