Job Description

Competition # : 39949

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 01-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province\'s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget, forecast updates, fiscal and tax policy, and administration - as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

About Our Opportunity

The Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board is seeking an experienced professional to lead its Gaming Division. Reporting to the Deputy Minister, the Executive Director is accountable for providing strategic leadership to facilitate socially responsible and economically sustainable gaming activities in Nova Scotia. The Executive Director is accountable for leadership of research, analysis, and development of policy recommendations related to Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC), as well as administration of gaming operations led by the Gaming Division.

Primary Accountabilities

Some of the key responsibilities in this role include:

• Manage the staff and finances within the Gaming Division through effective divisional planning, team building, individual performance management and delegation.
• Fosters a sustainable gaming business by fully integrating social responsibility into business strategies and specific initiatives.
• Build and manage intergovernmental and interdepartmental networks and linkages at both the national and provincial levels to leverage opportunities for innovative partnerships and working relationships with other jurisdictions to ensure Nova Scotia interests and positions on gaming are protected and advanced.
• Ensures operator alignment with strategy and Nova Scotia\'s gaming policy by providing clear, timely strategic and operational direction to Atlantic Lottery (ALC) and overseeing gaming operating contracts.

About You

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Accounting, Law, Finance,) along with seven years of related experience; or a Masters/post-graduate designation in a relevant discipline. You will have several years of progressive leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a professional/ management role. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

As the ideal candidate you possess a specialized knowledge of the Gaming Industry and social responsibility, with a demonstrated history of providing solutions and alternatives to complex issues. Drawing on previous experiences, with a proven ability to accomplish goals and objectives, you balance priorities, meet deadlines, balance conflicting views and achieve specific and accurate outcomes.

You possess exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships. You have a strong attention to detail, with a demonstrated history of providing accurate information and sound advice.

You are a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to build strong and collaborative team dynamics and look strategically forward on issues. Strong presentation skills are essential to tailor deliverables for both technical and non-technical audiences and you have a familiarity of socially responsible gaming.

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: Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation. Please follow for more information.

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 references.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

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 for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: EC 15

Salary Range: $4,740.95 - $5,926.16 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.

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