Opportunities: Executive Director Transportation Planning and Partnerships

About Us

Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. Link Nova Scotia is a provincial Crown corporation tasked with long-range strategic transportation planning across Halifax and surrounding communities. We work across jurisdictions and levels of government to promote and surrounding communities have been growing at a rapid pace recently and population and economic growth are key priorities for the province. Planning for such growth requires collaboration across all levels of government businesses communities and interest groups and a long-term strategy to ensure the regions transportation system can provide support in a sustainable and resilient manner.

Were seeking an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen to contribute innovative ideas. If you are seeking an opportunity to improve the transportation climate in Nova Scotia and benefit the Provinces economy as well as business tourism manufacturing service and resource sectors of the Province then we want to hear from you. Transportation public infrastructure and transportation networks are the lifeblood of community and commerce and at the Link Nova Scotia you will be making a significant contribution to these important issues. The Agency also plays a leading role in supporting and coordinating major core government priorities and multidepartment projects and the strategic alignment of priorities.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO the Executive Director Transportation Planning and Partnerships provides strategic leadership and operational management for various Link Nova Scotia corporate functions including budgeting and financial planning records and information management administrative support services business continuity and FOIPOP in accordance with Ministry policy and process.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team this role provides leadership and coordination contributing to business planning and development of Link Nova Scotias strategic direction. The Executive Director Transportation Planning and Partnerships must have thorough knowledge of government policy and process legislation and associated processes. The Executive Director plays a pivotal role in fostering collaborative relationships with Department of Public Works and the Link Nova Scotia 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.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in civil engineering transportation planning urban planning or related field with several years of progressive experience in transportation planning engineering and project management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

In addition to the above the following skills and experience are required:

• Strong understanding of transportation policies regulations and funding mechanisms at all levels of government.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing large-scale transportation planning and infrastructure projects and programs from conception to completion.
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
• Proven ability to navigate complex political regulatory and organizational environments building consensus and driving change in support of transportation goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities including experience managing multidisciplinary teams fostering a collaborative work environment and driving organizational change.
• Proven track record in a large complex public sector organization demonstrating strategic and innovative thinking with an understanding of public sector priorities and reporting requirements.
• Proven track record in strategic planning operations and budget management requiring creativity and political astuteness. Good knowledge of relevant legislation regulations standards and codes related to regional transportation and the strategic objectives of Government.

This position requires an individual who is 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.

The successful applicant will be results-oriented and thrive as a member of a high-functioning team while being able to produce high quality work independently. The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication skills 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.
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.

Benefits

Based on the employment status 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

Your normal work week is 35 hours/week 7 hours/day. You may be required to work overtime on occasion.

The majority of your work is conducted in a comfortable office environment with moderate travel required within and outside of the Province.

There is pressure to meet deadlines while juggling a diverse number of projects that require ongoing planning/revising. You must be able to manage stressful complex situations and balance many different issues and considerations. Work is often subject to extensive scrutiny and criticism by the public and by the diverse communities served.

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