Opportunities: Manager, Program Research and Innovation (46139)
Opportunities: Manager, Program Research and Innovation (46139)
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Job Description
Competition # :46139
Department:Education & Early Childhood Development
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:05-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum facilitating excellence in teaching and learning ensuring an inclusive education experience and working closely with our partners in education. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning childcare and public education in the province by supporting children students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
About Our Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Manager Program Research and Innovation.
Reporting to the Director Quality Innovation and Professional Learning the Manager leads a team of professionals responsible for the research development evaluation and monitoring of programs and policies within the Early Learning and Child Care branch. Your leadership will support the achievement of departmental and government priorities ensuring that the work of your team aligns with and contributes to the broader goals of the branch.
Primary Accountabilities
- Undertakes research develops and analyses programs and policies and makes recommendations on issues policies or programs to inform decision making by senior management.
- Works with the departments Corporate Policy team to support the development of submissions to Executive Council and Finance and Treasury Board and early years input for house preparations standing committees and business plans.
- Consults with key partners and facilitates/participates in working groups to ensure sound program and policy development in alignment with departmental priorities government objectives and needs of the sector.
- Provides advice on the development implementation and administration of various programs policies and services including developing briefing materials for senior executives.
- Collects interprets and analyzes information and data to identify trends trends and needs to evaluate improve and report on program effectiveness.
- Regularly reviews and modernizes policies and procedures for existing programs staying current on best practice and national/international changes that can be adopted in NS.
- Developing input for national and international reports and jurisdictional scans ensuring the branchs perspectives are represented accurately.
- Managing information requests from Federal-Provincial-Territorial entities ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity you are required to possess the following qualifications and experience:
- A bachelors degree and five years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research methods coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the identification and analysis of program options conducting jurisdictional scans policy analysis evaluation methodologies and consultation with internal and external partners to inform decision making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills diplomacy and conflict resolution skills are required.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work productively independently and as part of a team and apply the concepts of equity diversity and inclusion to all areas of your work and will support your colleagues to do the same.
- Proficiency in standard office software applications (Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel).
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
Working knowledge of programs and services offered by the Early Learning and Child Care Branch Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and current legislation regulations and policies will be considered assets for this position
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
LEADS
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self Engage Others Achieve Results Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation. Please followLEADSfor more information.
We will assess the above qualifications and capabilities using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined 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
Working Conditions
- This position is based in Halifax.
- Work is primarily completed in a comfortable office setting.
- Your normal work week is 35 hours/week 7 hours/day.
Additional Information
This is a term full-time vacancy with a projected end date of May 8 2026. Note that the status of the vacancy (term or temporary) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate and the overall duration of the position in accordance with the timelines set out in the collective agreement.
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 forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless career paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3760.89- $4701.11Bi-Weekly
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 under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
