Opportunities: Manager, Policy - Criminal Law
Opportunities: Manager, Policy - Criminal Law
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Job Description
Competition # :46385
Department:Justice
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:03-Jul-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Justices Policy and Information Management Division brings together an inter-related group of department functions dedicated to the creation coordination analysis sharing accuracy storage and business use of information. The divisions support to the department includes: providing department-wide policy analysis and advice; research and analytics; business planning services; Federal/Provincial/Territorial relations; legislative support; managing the departments records management program (central registry); and supporting the departments facility and accommodation requirements.
For more information on the Department of Justice please visit our website.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Director Legislation Policy and Federal/Provincial/Territorial Relations the Manager of Policy will provide sound criminal law policy advice and support in federal/provincial/territorial relations and provide policy leadership and project management on criminal justice related matters and justice system-related matters more generally. They will lead a team of policy professionals providing advice and decision support to senior leadership. They will also work collaboratively across government and with various stakeholders and sectors to build collaborative relationships and support innovation across the justice system.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Manager of Policy your responsibilities will include:
Leading in the provision of sound advice to senior management on complex criminal law issues utilizing a broad knowledge of policies programs and legislation;
Working in collaboration with colleagues and/or partners to identify options and address complex issues;
Establishing effective and collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders within and outside of government;
Representing the Department at federal/provincial/territorial meetings and forums and on interdepartmental committees;
Working with federal departments and other provincial/territorial governments as required to pursue issues of mutual interest (i.e. joint initiatives cost-sharing); and Ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources.
Qualifications and Experience
You possess an in-depth knowledge of criminal law and a university degree in a related area (e.g. Law Public Administration Criminology or Psychology plus several years progressive experience in criminal law practice and/or a criminal law policy development role (or an acceptable combination of education and experience).
You have significant experience in project management leading in multi-disciplinary teams possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships with representatives of non-governmental and governmental organizations (both interdepartmentally and interjurisdictionally). Experience leading federal/provincial/territorial meetings and forums is an asset.
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 behaviours 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.
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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.
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week 7 hours/day
Some overtime work may be required
Dynamic continuously evolving work environment
Additional Information
This competition is to fill a Permanent full-time position based in Halifax.
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;
A dynamic client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus;
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
