Opportunities: Director Labour Standards
Opportunities: Director Labour Standards
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Job Description
Competition # :46432
Department:Labour Skills and Immigration
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:18-Sep-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Labour Skills and Immigration (LSI) is responsible to help grow the provinces population develop our current and future workforce and foster inclusive safe and fair workplaces. We do this by working as a trusted partner across government with employers and community and with and on behalf of the citizens of Nova Scotia in an environment where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and valued. We dont just accept difference we are committed to a supportive culture of diversity inclusion and belonging. We work together to create a future where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
The Labour Services Branch administers the provinces labour and employment legislation and helps ensure Nova Scotias labour and employment laws are fair and balanced for both employers and employees. It carries out this work through four divisions: Labour Standards Conciliation and Mediation Services Workers Advisers Program and the Labour Board.
About Our Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping fair and equitable workplaces Do you care deeply about leading a team to provide the best quality services to the public As the Director of the Labour Standards Division you will play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction and overseeing the operations that impact Nova Scotias workplaces. Your leadership will ensure the effective administration and enforcement of the Labour Standards Code which sets the minimum employment standards for primarily non-unionized employees in provincially-regulated workplaces.
In this role you will also manage the Foreign Worker Program and oversee the recruiter licensing and employer registration requirements. Your strategic advisory skills will be essential as you guide senior executives and lead complex initiatives that affect both employees and employers across the province.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Director of the Labour Standards Division you will play a crucial role in ensuring fair and timely resolution of workplace disputes. You will oversee the process of receiving investigating and adjudicating complaints under the Labour Standards Code including responsibilities under the Remembrance Day Act. Your leadership will extend to managing the Foreign Worker Program and ensuring compliance with related legislative and regulatory provisions.
You will also spearhead an effective enforcement program to ensure employees receive the wages they are owed utilizing various tools and exploring prosecution as a compliance strategy. Your role will include managing inspection-based compliance activities such as employer self-audits and site audits.
In addition you will ensure the efficient operation of the divisional inquiry service providing accurate and consistent information to stakeholders. You will lead a strategic program of awareness activities including educational sessions website development and stakeholder communication.
Your strategic advisory skills will be vital as you provide recommendations on changes to the Labour Standards Code respond to Private Members Bills and coordinate periodic reviews of the legislation. You will support the Minimum Wage Review Committee and facilitate public and stakeholder consultations on proposed changes.
Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with colleagues key stakeholders and other government levels will be essential. You will influence senior staff to ensure departmental goals are met and conflicts are resolved effectively.
Finally you will manage human and financial resources overseeing hiring training and staff support while promoting equity diversity and inclusion. You will ensure adherence to corporate HR practices foster teamwork and maintain internal communications all while managing budgets and expenditures in line with procurement guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience
To excel as the Director of the Labour Standards Division you should possess a bachelors degree in labour relations employment law or a related field. A deep understanding of the Labour Standards Code and its application is essential. You should have several years of experience in dispute resolution enforcement and compliance activities ideally within a government or regulatory environment.
Leadership experience is crucial as you will be guiding complex initiatives and providing strategic advice to senior executives. You should be adept at managing human and financial resources promoting equity diversity and inclusion and fostering a collaborative team environment. Strong communication skills are necessary to effectively interact with stakeholders and lead awareness programs.
Additionally experience in managing the Foreign Worker Program and related legislative provisions will be beneficial. Your ability to build and maintain formal partnerships and collaborative relationships across various sectors will be key to achieving departmental goals and resolving conflicts effectively.
A commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to adapt to changing legislative and regulatory landscapes will ensure your success in this role.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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.
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
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
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
