Opportunities: Project Executive Lead School Safety
Opportunities: Project Executive Lead School Safety
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Job Description
Competition # :46822
Department:Education & Early Childhood Development
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:04-Sep-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) we lead the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We do this by designing an innovative curriculum facilitating excellence in teaching and learning ensuring an inclusive education experience and working closely with our partners in education.
EECD is a fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and childcare and public education in the province by supporting children students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
Joining EECD means being a part of a dynamic team driving impactful change that brings innovative minds together from across the department and the broader system.
About Our Opportunity
Were looking for a dynamic and strategic leader for the position of Project Executive Lead- School Safety to join our Education and Early Childhood Development team.
In this exciting role you will have a leadership role in ensuring schools are safe and inclusive for students and staff. Reporting to the Executive Director Safe and Inclusive Schools you will provide expert advice and oversee the implementation of Safe School initiatives tied to provincial priorities. Your leadership will support the achievement of departmental and government priorities ensuring that the work of your team aligns with and contributes to the broader goals of the division the department and the province.
Primary Accountabilities
-Lead and ensure successful implementation of priority projects identifying risks monitoring milestones supporting change management efforts and offering data-driven solutions to enhance initiative effectiveness.
-Support strategic planning governance initiatives and committee structures that advance program development and project progress in relation to Provincial School Code of Conduct Emergency Management Planning and Occupational Health and Safety.
-Support branch-wide project integration ensuring projects have coherence and are aligned with branch department and government priorities. This will result in reduced violence in schools
-Provide informed recommendations to senior leadership on high-priority projects or initiatives. Ensuring clear and timely communication within the department and with external partners.
-Foster regular cross-team collaboration to support priorities. Act as a hub for communication to ensure all teams remain informed and aligned on strategic initiatives.
-Monitor and assess emerging national and international trends issues needs and barriers. When potentially impactful analyze information and propose practical data-driven solutions that align with government goals and those of our partners.
-Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external partners fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvements.
-Adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic high-impact environment providing effective team support initiative execution and support to drive optimal outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
Were looking for someone who brings not just technical expertise and experience but also strategic thinking and collaborative leadership
The ideal candidate has experience in a senior level position where they were responsible for moving forward significant priorities for their organization. Candidates should have project management skills with an action-oriented approach.
Experience working in a public school system with a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion is considered an asset.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
-Masters Level Degree completed in education-related discipline business administration project management or related subject. Equivalent experience and/or alternative education may be considered.
-Minimum of seven years of relevant leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for financial strategic and people management to deliver high quality services.
-Strong facilitation and relationship building skills.
-Excellent leadership organizational and decision-making skills.
-Expert knowledge to critically analyse evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning.
-Expertise in business planning strategic planning and systems thinking.
-Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues.
-Understands the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to lead complex work teams.
-Demonstrated advanced interpersonal communications and team building skills.
-Collaboration negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the input of internal and external partners.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training education and experience will be considered. 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 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.
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 14
Salary Range: $4550.68- $5688.35Bi-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
