Opportunities Manager of Policy and Planning

The Department of Environment and Climate Change supports a clean and healthy environment for the wellbeing and benefit of Nova Scotians. We lead governments response to climate change and achieving net-zero by 2050. As a regulator we help make sure the province has clear modern laws in place to protect the environment while supporting safe and responsible economic development.

We also lead work to transition Nova Scotia to a clean economy and we help make sure Nova Scotians have clean safe drinking water and air and protected natural areas to enjoy.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your application form cover letter or on your resume.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager Policy and Planning perfect for a person who has experience developing public policy has supervised staff and can effectively manage and coordinate within a dynamic environment.

Are you a strong people leader who is passionate about shaping meaningful policy in a dynamic environment. As theManager Policy and Planning you will play a key role in advancing the Departments policy agenda by leading a team of policy professionals and supporting strategic initiatives that address climate change environmental protection and regulatory excellence.

Reporting to the Director Policy and Regulatory Excellence you will provide leadership coordination and oversight for policy development policy analysis planning and implementation activities across the department. You will work closely with colleagues across branches to help develop refine and implement policies procedures and related tools that support government priorities and departmental objectives.

In this role you will contribute to strategic and business planning processes support high-quality policy advice for senior leadership and help ensure the departments work is aligned well-coordinated and delivered to a high standard. You will also support collaboration across the department and with partner organizations to advance shared priorities and strengthen policy and planning practices.

Were looking for a thoughtful collaborative and solution-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment can manage competing priorities and is committed to developing people and delivering strong results.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on Nova Scotias environmental future.

• Lead and support a team responsible for policy development analysis planning and coordination while managing human and financial resources to deliver on priorities.
• Guide the development implementation and improvement of policies regulatory frameworks planning tools and related processes.
• Provide strategic advice analysis and briefing materials to senior leaders on complex and high-profile issues.
• Coordinate policy planning legislative and Cabinet work to support government priorities and departmental goals.
• Support business planning reporting risk management accountability processes and continuous improvement while responding to emerging issues and opportunities.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to support coordinated policy development and implementation.
• Oversee access to information appointments secretariat functions and coordination of support for House Estimates and Standing Committee appearances as well as other executive processes that support departmental and ministerial decision-making.
  
  

To be considered you hold a bachelors degree in a related field and several years of progressive management experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

You have experience leading strategic and operational planning evaluation and implementation in a complex policy or regulatory environment.

You bring strong knowledge of legislation regulations policy development and government decision-making processes.

You have a proven ability to work across government and with external partners to build relationships and move work forward.

You have experience leading strategic planning corporate reporting and executive processes including access to information and records management.

You are a strategic leader who can identify practical solutions support innovation and advance modernization objectives.

You communicate clearly provide sound advice on complex issues and lead teams through competing priorities.

Qualifications and competencies will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week 7 hours/day.
• May be required to work overtime on occasion.
• Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting with frequent opportunity to move about.
  
  

This is a permanent full-time position based in Halifax Nova Scotia.

• Career development where you have 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 we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A Dynamic client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.