Job Description

Competition # : 41585

Department: Public Works

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 31-Jan-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.

At the Department of Public Works (DPW), we manage 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges across Nova Scotia as well as 2,400 buildings. We also help other departments access federal infrastructure funding to support their infrastructure needs and provide advice to government on how to get the most benefit from capital spending budgets. This includes developing proposals for annual capital plans and providing ongoing program oversight.

We are currently seeking a Director, Provincial Capital Planning, to strategically develop and manage government\'s infrastructure planning processes.

About Our Opportunity

As the Director, Provincial Capital Planning, reporting to the Executive Director Partnerships and Funding Programs, you will provide policy leadership and strategic analysis to support informed decision-making regarding government\'s infrastructure priorities. This includes advising and assisting other departments in developing their infrastructure plans and requires creating and fostering strong working relationships across government.

Primary Accountabilities

Primary accountabilities in this role include:

• Developing policies and processes for assessing infrastructure needs and for creating and maintaining infrastructure plans.

• Providing strategic advice to departments to assist in the determination of current and future capital needs, and creation of annual and multi-year plans.
• Creating strategic proposals for funding allocation frameworks for Executive Council consideration.
• Working closely with DPW and other departments in developing confidential cabinet documents.
• Monitoring of major capital projects.

• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships across government.

Qualifications and Experience

A university degree in a relevant discipline (i.e., Accounting, Finance, or Engineering) and an associated professional designation with several years of progressive leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a professional/financial management role is required. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

As the ideal candidate, you have experience developing capital plans, evaluating business case submissions, preparing strategic proposals, and providing fiscal advice. You have a demonstrated history of effectively fostering trust and collaboration among colleagues and other stakeholders. Your communication and analytical skills are exceptional.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

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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.

Benefits

We offer you a wide range of such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Working Conditions

Most of your work is in a comfortable office environment. You may be required to travel to sites on occasion. Irregular work hours may be required. There is a need for you to balance competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

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
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: EC 14

Salary Range: $4,309.95 - $5,387.44 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.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

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