Job Description

Competition # : 39799

Department: Economic Development

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 19-Jul-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Economic Development aligns government efforts behind a common agenda to support the conditions for a thriving economy where all Nova Scotians can participate and benefit. Foundational to the delivery of government\'s economic development mandate is an action orientation to identifying and implementing programs, through engagement with business, with a focus on: regional approaches, sustainable prosperity, connecting Nova Scotians, innovation driven approaches and effective business supports and investments. The department works with partners internally and externally to facilitate common understanding and alignment to create a dynamic environment for economic development to achieve shared growth objectives.

At the Department of Economic Development, we don\'t just accept difference - we celebrate it.

We proudly, passionately, and actively strive to make the Economic Development more reflective and inclusive of the society that we serve. We will only be able to deliver better, more accessible, and more inclusive public services if we harness diverse thoughts, experiences, and skills. We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.

The Department welcomes all applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, Veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or family commitments.

About Our Opportunity

As the Manager, Business Administration and Corporate Services, you will provide managerial leadership to administrative and professional teams that provide centralized professional advisory services and financial, business and administrative transactional support services and operations in support of a wide range of departmental programs and initiatives.

Primary Accountabilities

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coordinating, and tracking the departmental operational budget, forecast, procurement activities and accountability reporting process.
• Ensuring Departmental correspondence and items requiring signatures are tracked and responded to in a timely manner.
• Delivering required outcomes by managing day to day relationships with contract service providers and building management and working within an established contract management plan.
• Developing and implementing administrative procedures to fulfill department needs.
• Working with senior leadership to ensure administrative support services and operations are responsive and continually aligned with program requirements and needs.
• Ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources.
• Fulfillment of Departmental operational needs including computer purchase, phones, office supplies, furniture, accounts payable.
• Direct and indirect supervision of employees.

As the Manager, Business Administration and Corporate Services, you will report to the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you are a graduate of a university or community college with several years of related experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

As the ideal candidate you have previous experience in a similar leadership role in the provincial government, providing guidance on various issues such as costing, budgeting and finance tasks; creating effective reports; and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies etc.

You bring an innovative approach to your work, thinking through situations of varying degrees of complexity and ambiguity in order to understand them clearly. You apply your understanding of the business environment, and objectives, to develop solutions without supervision.

You possess exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and relationship building skills, with a demonstrated history of developing and maintaining relationship with both internal and external stakeholders. You are comfortable working independently while providing guidance to others.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are:

Analytical Thinking, Action Management, Team Leadership, Initiative, Effective, Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

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

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, 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.

Working Conditions

Work outside of regular business hours as required

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 10

Salary Range: $2,943.75 - $3,679.70 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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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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