Opportunities: Manager of Corporate Services (46146)
Opportunities: Manager of Corporate Services (46146)
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Job Description
Competition # :46146
Department:Executive Council Office
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:09-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Executive Council Office (ECO) provides central leadership and coordination to advance government priorities and support executive decision-making. ECO plays a vital role in supporting the Premier Executive Council (Cabinet) and its committees by offering expert advice in areas such as policy legal affairs communications and labour relations. The department helps shape strategic direction and ensures informed effective governance at the highest level.
About Our Opportunity
The Manager of Corporate Services plays a pivotal leadership role within the Executive Council Office contributing directly to both its day-to-day operations and long-term strategic success. This position requires a proactive solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. Leading a dedicated team of five professionals you will provide both strategic guidance and hands-on operational oversight. Your ability to embrace challenges and drive continuous improvement will be essential in ensuring the seamless functioning of one of the governments most central and dynamic offices. From overseeing the Premiers correspondence team and managing financial transactions to running the unique Gift Bank store and publishing senior officials expenses your work directly supports transparency accountability and public trust.
Primary Accountabilities
In this role you will:
- Drive Innovation and Problem-Solving: Apply best practices to improve internal information management systems that support Cabinet and its committees.
- Lead Strategic Projects: Coordinate and implement projects related to facilities management operational workflow modernization and new technology systems.
- Strengthen Security Practices: Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement effective context-sensitive security procedures for One Government Place.
- Oversee Financial Operations: Manage purchases accounts payable and related expenditures while contributing to budget planning forecasting and financial oversight for the corporate services team.
- Enhance Digital Content: Develop and maintain content for the Executive Council Offices internal and external websites including SharePoint sites and the Gift Banks online and physical presence.
- Champion Business Continuity: Lead the development validation and implementation of business continuity plans for the Executive Council Office and the Office of the Premier.
- Manage Premiers Correspondence: Oversee a team responsible for coordinating tracking and responding to Premiers correspondence and managing daily office administration.
- Modernize Corporate Services: Provide strong leadership to continuously evolve and improve corporate services systems and processes.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in a related field supported by progressively responsible experience or a Masters degree with a solid foundation of experience in comparable positions. Equivalent experience and training may also be considered.
In addition the following qualifications and experience are required:
- Proven leadership experience including the ability to motivate and guide a team through coaching and mentorship to achieve high performance.
- Demonstrated experience in project management office administration and facilities management including developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Possess relevant experience with IT systems internal communications and correspondence management.
- Working knowledge of business continuity planning including development and implementation of continuity strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment make well-reasoned decisions under pressure prioritize competing tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
These qualifications and competencies will be assessed through one or more of the following: written examination standardized tests oral presentation interview(s) and reference checks.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered. This could include experience gained through progressively responsible roles relevant certifications or formal training that demonstrates readiness for the responsibilities of this position. 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.
Working Conditions
This position is based in a comfortable office environment in Halifax. Standard hours of work are 35 hours/week from Monday to Friday.
What We Offer
- Career Development: Access career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging Workplace: Feel valued respected connected and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths: Explore various career opportunities within our organization.
- A dynamic client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3418.96- $4273.75Bi-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
