Opportunities Director, Service Provider Funding
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Job Summary
Competition # :48565
Department:Education & Early Childhood Development
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:10-May-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculumfacilitatingexcellence in teaching and learning ensuring an inclusive education experience and working closely with our partners in education. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning andchildcareand public education in the province by supporting childrenstudentsand families witha strong foundationfor success in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
About Our Opportunity
Nova Scotias early learning andchildcaresector is entering a new phaseone defined by growth innovation and shared responsibility for quality sustainability and public value. To support this evolution we areseekinga confident forward-thinking leader to guide how public funding is stewardedmonitored and strengthened across the sector.
As Director Service Provider Funding you will play a pivotal role in advancing a mature resilient early learning andchildcaresystem. You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design management and continuous improvement of funding frameworks that support service providers while safeguarding public investments.
This role goes beyond administration. You will work closely with providers system partners and colleagues across government to build shared understanding strengthen sector capacity and ensure funding approaches enable quality accountability and long-term sustainability.
Primary Accountabilities
- Provide strategic leadership for service provider funding frameworks aligned with sector needs and government priorities.
- Oversee funding stewardship and oversight including monitoring analysis evaluation reporting and continuous improvement.
- Build strong trusted relationships with service providers that promote shared accountability and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with provincial federal and sector partners to strengthen system capacity and coherence.
- Champion innovative evidence-informed approaches to funding design and system oversight.
- Guide and develop a multidisciplinary team and contribute to departmental executive leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
You bring leadership experience excellent relationship-building skills and a systems perspective on public funding and service delivery.
Equivalency
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 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.
Additional Information
This is a full-time permanent position based in Halifax.
What We Offer
Pay Grade: EC 14
Salary Range: $4754.34- $5942.94Bi-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 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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