Vice-President, Central Services
Vice-President, Central Services
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The Opportunity
The Vice-President Central Services leads the strategic direction and operational execution of the Central Services division with broad impact across the entire corporation. The incumbent is responsible for key areas which includes policy human resources project and corporate finance corporate services health & safety project management office operations and procurement. These teams support the efficient and effective delivery of strategic infrastructure projects. The VP Central Services must possess a thorough understanding of government policy process and legislation in addition to other corporate governance functions. A critical aspect of this role involves developing productive partnerships with various stakeholders including Build Nova Scotias Ministry the Department of Public Works other provincial departments and agencies other levels of governments and private sector entities to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
Additionally this role provides strategic leadership and operational management for various Build NS corporate functions including budgeting and financial planning records and information management administrative support services business continuity FOIPOP and facilities/equipment management in accordance with Ministry policy and process.
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) this role provides leadership and coordination contributing to business planning and development of Build NSs strategic direction. The VP must have thorough knowledge of government policy legislation and associated processes. The VP plays a pivotal role in fostering collaborative relationships with the Ministrys Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Build NS ELT Senior Leadership across government and external partners to establish priorities allocate resources effectively and drive continuous improvement through trend analysis best practice research evidence-based decisions and a commitment to excellent client service.
The Vice-President Central Services will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Build Nova Scotia.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
1. Leads the strategic functions and deployment of expertise in Corporate Strategy Stakeholder Relations Contract Management Corporate/Project Finance Policy Human Resources and Procurement across all Build NS projects and initiatives in accordance with Ministry policy and process.
2. Provides strategic leadership for Build NSs internal policies processes and programs. Directs the development of internal governance frameworks leveraging research and analytics to inform decision-making that supports Build NSs strategic priorities. Fosters a strong collaborative team environment across all levels.
3. Leads the divisions management team in the operational planning development implementation and delivery of essential core services and functions that support corporate and divisional programs. This includes administrative and financial services policy development and strategic oversight strategic planning corporate occupational health and safety and records/information management. The goal is to maximize the agencys efficiency and its ability to fulfill its mandate. Promotes collaboration and teamwork within the division.
Strategic Reporting and Compliance
1. Provides strategic leadership and oversight for Build NSs reporting obligations to assist the Ministry with cabinet submissions records (FOIPOP) business planning and other government reporting requirements.
Financial Stewardship and Planning
1. Executive oversight of financial performance budgeting forecasting and analysis ensuring sound financial management and compliance. Serves as the primary liaison with the COO of the Ministry and its Executive Director of Financial Advisory Services. The incumbent will build strong relationships support financial submissions and reporting and support the Ministry on government financial policy.
2. Accountable for the Build NS corporate budget planning process providing budgetary advice to the CEO and ELT and ensuring the preparation and proper documentation of the annual budget submission.
Continuous Improvement Innovation and Performance Management
1. Ensures continuous quality and process improvement of Build NS services by developing and implementing system-wide performance and accountability frameworks driving business process improvements and continuously enhancing systems.
Ensures effective management of human and financial resources by setting and evaluating staff performance targets promoting diversity and a healthy workplace demonstrating leadership competencies adhering to HR practices fostering teamwork and individual development maintaining internal communication monitoring revenues and expenditures following procurement guidelines for cost-effective acquisition of goods and services and accurately forecasting annual budget requirements.
Other
1. Performs other related duties as required.
What youll need
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following experiences competencies and leadership qualities:
- Senior leader with 15 years experience.
- Several years progressive experience working with governments legislation policies and processes. In depth knowledge of government structure.
- Undergraduate degree in business or equivalent work experience.
- Relevant professional designation.
- Ability to formulate and articulate a future vision and can translate it into strategies and action plans that will enable the organization to achieve its strategic objectives.
- Thinks creatively and with excellent business acumen and financial management skills focused on achieving growth and results while thinking proactively to capture opportunities.
- Has a natural ability to build and develop an effective team with experience assessing a groups strengths and weaknesses and developing a road map for success.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship development skills and establishes productive relationships with clients employees and other key stakeholders government and the Ministry.
- Good at figuring out the process necessary to get things done and knows how to organize people and activities.
- Energetic purpose driven takes initiative and executes without considerable oversight. Capable of prioritizing adjusting quickly to challenging changing conditions and has a quick finger on the pulse of the organization.
- Excellent instincts judgment and decision-making capabilities.
- Proven experience identifying all opportunities for further connection you build relationships with a variety of stakeholders leveraging a communication style that engages a varied audience.
- Proven track record in a large complex organization you will be strategic and innovative in your thinking with an understanding of public sector considerations.
Were looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Build Nova Scotia
Build Nova Scotia is the Provinces Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population growth. In short we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotias diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy connected and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing and were doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being build local pride and momentum and grow our economy.
Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the clients we serve. Build 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 Women in 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 application.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
