Opportunities Manager, ECD & Pre-Primary Operations
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Job Summary
Competition # :47864
Department:Education & Early Childhood Development
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:23-Feb-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of Nova Scotias early years and public education systems. We are doing 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. This will provide children students and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those who want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
About Our Opportunity
Primary Accountabilities
- Leadership of a province-wide team supporting the implementation of key government priorities. Specifically overseeing the universal Pre-primary Program
- Supervision of Pre-primary Program consultants providing strategic direction to a broader team of regional Pre-primary leads and ECEs.
- Collaboration across government departments to provide evidence-based strategic advice and recommendations.
- Engaging in issue resolution and problem-solving in support of continuous quality improvement and emerging public needs within a dynamic environment.
- Managing and monitoring program budget including tracking documenting and forecasting
- Performing administrative duties and literature reviews monitoring and maintainingdata correspondence reports
- Facilitating various aspects of curriculum-related programming
- Participate in project teams that are created to problem-solve and support ongoing initiatives as required.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive knowledge of Nova Scotia Pre-primary and Public School Programming
- Skill and ability in the use of technology to support learningincluding Moodle andGSuite
- Bilingualism
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience for 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.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Additional Information
This is a permanent full-time position based in Halifax Nova Scotia.
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 service environment focused on team work
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3418.96- $4273.75Bi-Weekly
The salary rates include an economic adjustment that has been approved. These rates are effective April 1 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on March 5 2026. Until then the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the applicable policies.
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 Women in 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
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