Opportunities Senior Manager Contracts and Risk Management
Opportunities Senior Manager Contracts and Risk Management
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Job Description
Competition # :47052
Department:Emergency Management
Location:DARTMOUTH
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:03-Oct-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Our Regional Operations and Infrastructure Branch enhances safety and resilience by:
- Strengthening critical communications infrastructure.
- Supporting regional emergencies and municipal REMOs.
- Preparing six Regional Emergency Operations Centres.
- Educating communities on emergency preparedness.
- Fostering collaboration with regional partners including NS Guard networks.
Within this branch our Public Safety Field Communications (PSFC) group manages radio and data communications for first responders government departments municipalities and utility providers through critical infrastructure and network operations.
About Our Opportunity
PSFC are currently seeking a Manager of Contracts and Risk Management to manage planning and delivery of three key aspects of PSFCs programs Trunked Mobile Radio Contract Management Tower Infrastructure Program Management and Risk/Business Continuity Management.
The Trunked Mobile Radio contract management function supports effective vendor management of a highly complex contracted radio network which supports over 20000 public safety and public works personnel at all three levels of government. The Tower Infrastructure Program manages 61 telecommunication towers across the province providing critical wireless services to some of the most rural areas of Nova Scotia including over 50 agreements for third-party access to the addition to daily operations and because of the critical public safety nature of the services delivered each of these program areas requires effective business continuity planning and risk management practices in relation to cyber security physical and business risks and threats.
Primary Accountabilities
You will lead a team and work with a wide variety of partners stakeholders and colleagues to ensure effective management of a multitude of contracts which support service delivery within various portfolios of activity including contracts with municipalities federal users the private sector and other Atlantic addition you will:
- Provide daily management and leadership of the Trunked Mobile Radio Contract including performance management and contract change processes.
- Provide planning and visioning in these areas and overall corporate support to the entire division (including preparation of budget proposals business cases and policy proposals).
- Build senior level relationships across the vendor and stakeholder community guiding internal and external communications practices and aligning contracts and procurement activities with the strategic goals of the organization.
- Lead and coordinate business continuity planning activities for all areas of PSFC (Trunked Mobile Radio Infrastructure Operations and Dispatch Services) and
- Provide effective risk management analysis tracking and mitigation activities related to program risks infrastructure risks and technology risks within the division with a specific focus on cyber-security risks.
Qualifications and Experience
First and foremost the successful candidate will take pride in high quality service delivery and be focused on aligning operations with strategy. The candidate must be comfortable making difficult decisions in ambiguous situations and know how to build and leverage relationships to achieve organizational goals.
You have a bachelors degree in science Commerce technology or another related discipline and several years relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Relevant experience must include experience working in the management of major telecommunications or IT networks or managing technical or public safety related contracts including contract negotiations. Leadership and management of team members is essential.
You must have superior communications skills along with relationship management skills.
The following qualifications or experience would be considered assets:
- Masters Degree in a related field
- Public safety radio experience
- Knowledge of APCO P25 radio systems
- Business continuity planning or risk management experience
- Experience with procurement and/or management of large and complex contracts
- Experience with Nova Scotias Trunked Mobile Radio system
- Cyber security experience
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
We recognize equivalent combinations of training education and experience providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status 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 especially during emergencies and disasters
- May participate in a standby rotation
- Some travel is required normally within Province and occasionally within Atlantic Canada
Additional Information
This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of April 10 2026. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
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
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
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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:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
