Opportunities: Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles (46003)
Opportunities: Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles (46003)
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Job Description
Competition # :46003
Department:Public Works
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion Non Union NSPG
Closing Date:22May25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. Were recruiting road safety professionals to help our Province achieve big things.
The Registry of Motor Vehicles Division at the Department of Public Works (PW) is responsible for the administration of drivers and vehicles in the province. We are responsible for the policies legislation and regulations that guide Road Safety and operate in a proactive regulatory environment. We maintain records regarding vehicles driver licensing medical fitness driver competency collisions and compliance all working together to ensure a safe road network.
About Our Opportunity
The Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles is responsible to oversee and manage key operational areas within the Registry related to all aspects involving drivers and vehicles.
Primary Accountabilities
The Deputy Registrar responsibilities involve administration of the Motor Vehicle Act Off Highway Vehicles Act and all corresponding regulations. In this capacity the Deputy Registrar grants suspends or cancels drivers licenses vehicle registrations and business licences in accordance with the Act. Program area oversight includes driver record assessment violations and collisions. The Deputy Registrar conducts hearings as required by the Act and works with the Registrar and other Deputy Registrars in establishing policies and procedures. The Deputy Registrar is recognized as the Departmental expert on driver records and compliance and represents the Department on national and international committees in this regard.
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity if you have a bachelors degree along with several years of related experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
You have previous experience conducting critical analysis of existing business processes providing creative solutions to realize operational efficiencies and to reduce costs and errors. You have demonstrated experience assigning monitoring and examining the work of staff managing time and identifying staff training and professional development needs.
You possess exceptional communication (Written and Verbal) and relationship building skills andare able to build and maintain communication and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. A thorough knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and supporting regulations and policies is needed. The ability to work independently and work well under pressure is important given the significant and important nature of the workload. Analytical and problem solving skills are necessary when resolving issues and leading the implementation of program changes.
Leadership competencies required at this level of work are:Analytical ThinkingAction Management Team Leadership Initiative EffectiveInteractive Communication Partnering and Relationship Building and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement 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.
What We Offer
- 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 forwardthinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3760.89 $4701.11BiWeekly
Employment Equity Statement:
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 Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to selfidentify on your electronic application.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Employment Type
Full-Time
