Job Description

Competition: 40092

Salary: $112,058 - $140,073

Type: Full-Time Permanent (35 hours a week)

Benefits: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick/Family Leave, Health, Dental, and Defined Benefits Pension

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Department: Cyber Security & Digital Solutions

Classification: EC 14

Apply By: August 13, 2023

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS (CSDS)

Welcome to the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions (CSDS), the guiding force behind digital transformation within the Government of Nova Scotia. Formerly known as the Nova Scotia Digital Service (NSDS) within the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (SNSIS), we have evolved into a standalone department with a focused mission.

At CSDS, we support government departments and partners in their digital transformation journeys. We don\'t just implement digital solutions; we navigate the complexities of digital transformation, modernizing outdated systems and ways of working. Our role is to ensure that digital services are user-centered, efficient, and make a real difference to Nova Scotians.

Our team is diverse and passionate, championing innovation and embracing the richness of multiple perspectives. We\'re not just an IT department; we\'re a community dedicated to enabling digital transformation and bolstering cybersecurity across the province.

Join us at CSDS as we shape the future of digital services in Nova Scotia, supporting our partners in their journey towards a digital future

The Mission:

Lead the strategic direction and evolution of the government\'s web and content platforms, ensuring they are user-centered, efficient, and aligned with the digital transformation goals of the province. This role is dedicated to improving the digital experience for all Nova Scotians, making government services more accessible and inclusive.

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 and communicating 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, Web and Content, you will be part of the Digital Platforms division of the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions. Your portfolio of platforms and services includes:

• NovaScotia.ca
• Content platforms including: blog, press releases, support
• Web analytics
• Search
• Web standards and UX
• Content management solutions
• Content design and editing services

As the leader responsible for these platforms and services you will be tasked with setting the strategic direction and ensuring the team delivers on evolving the portfolio to align with a \'platforms\' approach that supports the digital transformation of government services to better serve the needs of Nova Scotians.

Your responsibilities include:

• 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 multiple government departments to deliver the next generation of Web and Content platforms and services and develop the strategic direction.
• 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.

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.
• Effectively communicate complex subject matter on the web.
• Serve as a highly credible leader, guiding cross-functional teams to problem-solve and develop Web and Content platforms and services.
• Demonstrate the ability to unite and lead internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Possess a strong understanding of digital transformation, government as a platform, and its application to government services.
• Apply internet-era practices effectively, with a mindset that is relentlessly user-focused, 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.

Benefits & Perks

Work-Life Balance: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with a 35-hour work week.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy all national/civic holidays, 18 sick days, and family leave provisions.

Employee and Family Support: Access our Employee and Family Assistance Programs for resources and guidance.

Cross-Sector Collaboration: Experience the power of collaboration as you engage with various government departments. Unlock a world of knowledge, expertise, and connections, contributing to the betterment of our province.

Lifelong Learning: Continuously expand your knowledge and skills through training and development programs.

Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our defined benefits pension plan for a stable retirement.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Accommodate your needs with various options for flexibility.

Support in Times of Need: Receive short- and long-term disability assistance when required.

Growth & Development: Open doors to professional growth within the CDSD and beyond. Explore diverse career paths in specialized areas such as digital service design, cybersecurity, enterprise risk, digital platform services, and mission IT.

Professional Advancement: Immerse yourself in the government landscape and discover endless opportunities for learning, advancement, and making a meaningful impact.

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:

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