Opportunities: Executive Lead, Early Years Modernization Program (46228)
Opportunities: Executive Lead, Early Years Modernization Program (46228)
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Job Description
Competition # :46228
Department:Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:20-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At CSDS we prioritize people - Both within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.
In todays tech-driven world CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians a trusted partner across government we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.
We dont just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes.Our agile data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotias evolving needs.
Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference.From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms youll play a key role in building a more inclusive responsive government for Nova Scotians.
Together were setting new standards for digital public service delivering resilient solutions that meet todays needs
and anticipate tomorrows challenges.
The Mission: Modernize Early Years Services Across Nova Scotia
In collaboration with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) CSDS is leading a once-in-a-generation transformation of Nova Scotias early years system.
This ambitious initiative will modernize how families access affordable high-quality early learning and care. It will streamline how operators are supported how public funding is distributed and monitored and how government responds to community needs.
As Executive Lead Early Years Modernization:
You will lead one of Nova Scotias most strategic digital transformations. Your leadership will shape the future of early years services across the province.
You will:
- Lead the vision strategy and implementation of the Early Years Digital Modernization initiative.
- Oversee the design and delivery of digital systems that improve access streamline operations and enable data-informed decisions.
- Champion the development of sustainable regulatory and legislative frameworks.
- Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams across digital policy and frontline service delivery.
- Collaborate with community-based organizations and historically underserved groups to ensure services reflect the lived experiences of families and providers.
How You Will Make a Difference:
- Deliver digital infrastructure that supports fair efficient and transparent early years service delivery.
- Build systems that serve all familieswhile intentionally addressing the unique needs of diverse communities particularly those historically underserved or facing systemic barriers.
- Unite a fragmented sector through shared tools standards and agile practices.
- Create sustainable change that strengthens trust between government service providers and the communities they support.
Qualifications and Experience
Were seeking a strategic collaborative and purpose-driven executive who can lead the modernization of Nova Scotias Early Years System with empathy vision and a deep understanding of digital-era government transformation.
You bring experience in:
- Excellent communication and change leadership skills with experience coaching teams through complexity and transformation. You bring others alongnot through pressure but through trust transparency and clarity.
- A track record of delivering outcomes at paceincrementally and measurablywhile balancing urgency with inclusive coordinated execution.
- Proven success leading complex cross-functional initiatives across technology policy and service deliveryideally in public or community-based sectors.
- Experience applying human-centered design to public service transformation ensuring digital solutions reflect real-world user needs.
- Demonstrated ability to build and guide agile multidisciplinary teams balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategic impact.
- A track record of navigating and aligning stakeholders across organizations enabling collaboration and coordinated execution.
- Hands-on leadership in modernizing legacy systems and service models using data and digital tools to enhance operational efficiency and service equity.
- Deep commitment to inclusive design accessibility and anti-racism grounded in respectful engagement with historically marginalized communities.
Not sure if you check every box
We recognize that everyone brings unique skills and experiences to the table - we know that leadership comes in many forms.
If this role excites you and you believe you can make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply. Tell us why youre the right fit!
We will assess the above qualifications and experience using tools such as assessments presentations interviews reference checks etc.
Additional Information
This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of April 28 2028. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time in-office role located in downtown Halifax. Youll be working on-site with your team to support strong collaboration and delivery. The role follows a 35-hour work week (7 hours/day) and may include occasional travel within Nova Scotia.
Benefits
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
- Strategic Leadership Opportunity Play a defining role in shaping one of Nova Scotias most significant service modernization initiatives.
- Engaging Workplace Join a culture where leaders are empowered teams are supported and innovation is encouraged across all levels of government.
- Impactful Work Lead change that directly supports families equity and long-term systems transformation across the province.
- Countless Career Paths Visibility and influence across departments create opportunities to grow and shape your leadership journey.
Pay Grade: EC 15
Salary Range: $5005.74- $6257.15Bi-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
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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
