Job Description

Competition # : 38824

Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 5/9/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Salary Information

EC 14

$112,058.70 - $140,073.44 Annually

Who We Are

The a branch of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (SNS-IS), is a team within government, and we are putting people first. Our team is large, diverse, and passionate about making a difference in peoples\' lives.

Working at NSDS means becoming part of a collaborative team striving to enhance the lives of Nova Scotians, surrounded by compassionate and highly skilled individuals. We celebrate a supportive culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that our users come from all walks of life. By reflecting the people we serve, we can provide better, more accessible, and inclusive public services.

The people who use government programs and services come from all walks of life. It is important that the NSDS reflects the people that we serve - so we can deliver better, and more accessible, and inclusive public services. We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.

The people who use government programs and services come from all walks of life. It is important that the NSDS reflects the people that we serve - so we can deliver better, and more accessible, and inclusive public services. We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.

The Mission: To enable and support the digital transformation of Health Care in the Province.

The Nova Scotia Digital Service, a division of Service Nova Scotia-Internal Services, was created to apply internet-era ways of working to provide services to Nova Scotians. NSDS is a leader in transforming the way government delivers services to citizens and supporting the province\'s priority of quality health care for Nova Scotians. As part of the Mission IT and Core Internal Services team, you will work collaboratively with our partners in government and health care to lead major initiatives focused on the digital transformation of health care in the province.

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Passionate about digital government, digital transformation and improving the lives of Nova Scotians.
• Experienced people leaders who actively promote the importance of collaboration, teams, diversity, and culture.
• Equally at ease presenting to senior leaders, elected officials, or a team of developers.
• Clear, articulate, and persuasive communicators.
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Good at building relationships within and beyond government.
• Experienced in applying and articulating the benefits of internet-era ways of working, which are a relatively new idea in government.

Your Role

As the Director of Digital Health Enablement, you will collaborate with the Executive Lead to inspire teams to create the necessary conditions for delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives in healthcare. Your responsibilities will include:

• Putting in place the enabling conditions to support successful digital transformation initiatives for health care.
• Providing leadership and direction to both internal and external resources.
• Inspiring a team to work differently, by embracing human centered, iterative, and continuous improvement approaches to delivery.
• Collaborating across the NSDS, SNSIS, government, and healthcare sectors to exchange best practices, develop strategic direction, and deliver user-centered services.
• Ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources by setting and evaluating staff performance targets, promoting diversity and a healthy workplace promoting teamwork and individual development.
• Establishing partnerships and relationships with key partners across all levels of government, and the health sector.

How You Can Make an Impact

• Work with the Executive Lead, Digital Health Enablement, Mission IT & Core Internal Services to build empowered, engaged teams.
• Empower teams to utilize internet-era approaches, maintain a strong focus on delivery priorities, be accountable for delivery, and act swiftly to respond to changing requirements.
• Collaborate to identify opportunities for innovation and increasing value.
• Champion the digital enablement of health care and develop extensive business partnerships with NSH, IWK and DHW to enable and support large transformational change.

Who You Are

You are a servant leader with strategic leadership experience and a proven track record of successful delivery. Passionate about improving people\'s experiences and lives, you possess curiosity and humility that drive your learning and growth. You excel at collaboration across roles and organizations, and you can create a path forward from uncertainty. You can inspire others with your communication skills and are comfortable engaging with senior leaders or technical teams.

You share our values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Accountability, and The Public Good, have a passion for service excellence, and actively promote the importance of people, teams, diversity, and culture.

What You Bring to the Table

Your experience in and ability to:

• Understand and navigate the complexity of large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a highly credible manager and leader, guiding cross-functional teams to problem-solve and build digital capabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to unite and lead internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Possess a strong understanding of digital transformation and its application to healthcare.
• Apply internet-era practices effectively, engaging with multidisciplinary teams to define the best approach for achieving business and policy outcomes.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the technology landscape and marketplace.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to customer service excellence, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Form and grow relationships that foster trust and collaboration between partners, colleagues, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage team dynamics across departmental and other boundaries.
• Seek constructive outcomes in discussions, challenge assumptions, and remain willing to compromise when beneficial for progress.
• Balance multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity.

We recognize that everyone brings different skills and experiences to the table and that not everyone \xe2\x80\x9cchecks all the boxes.\xe2\x80\x9d We encourage you to apply anyway! Tell us why you\'re the right fit for the job.

What We Offer

Impactful Work: You\'ll have the opportunity to fundamentally reshape the way programs and services are delivered for an ambitious, complex organization that serves over a million people and positively impacts the lives of Nova Scotians. This is a position with significant responsibility and opportunity to make an impact, regularly interacting with senior officials and shaping the future of the province.

Collaborative Culture: You\'ll join a close-knit, collaborative team of digital leaders and an engaging workplace where our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We offer department-specific flexible working schedules to support your life at and outside of work.

Forward-Thinking Environment: You\'ll be a part of a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, innovation, and creativity. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies that are aimed at driving positive change.

Career Growth Opportunities: We offer numerous career paths and resources for personal development. Joining NSDS means being a part of a larger government structure, with diverse career paths and opportunities that enable you to make a meaningful impact within the organization and beyond. We invest in our employees\' skills and knowledge through professional development and training opportunities.

Benefits:

Comprehensive Employee Benefits: The Government of Nova Scotia offers a package that includes health and dental coverage, parental leave top-up, vacation, personal/family sick leave, and STI/LTD benefits.

Secure Retirement: NSDS employees are members of the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP), a registered defined benefit pension plan offering a lifetime pension benefit to help ensure your financial security during retirement.

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): We offer access to confidential, professional support services for a wide range of personal, family, and work-related issues. The EFAP is designed to help employees take practical and effective steps towards improved physical and mental health and well-being.

Join NSDS and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Nova Scotians.

Pay Grade: EC 14 - EC 14

Salary Range: $4,309.95 - $5,230.52 Bi-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.

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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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Government of Nova Scotia