Job Description

Competition # : 47855
Department: Natural Resources
Location: Flexible
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Feb-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the Department of Natural Resources, our mission is to conserve, protect and promote our fish, wildlife, natural environments and other resources through safety, education and law enforcement. We achieve this through a resource-based policing service responsible for the enforcement of wildlife, parks and fisheries laws to ensure the sustainable use of Nova Scotia's natural resources and the continued enjoyment of our province for our present and future generations.
About Our Opportunity
As Regional Enforcement Coordinator, you will be a vital member of the Conservation Officer Service Management Team and report to the Regional Enforcement Manager. The work you do will help us achieve our Departmental objectives for enforcement program delivery across the province. Program delivery includes the enforcement mandates of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries. The Conservation Officer Service's overall mandate supports the effective delivery of broad departmental programs including aquaculture, fish buying and processing, parks and outdoor recreation, forest protection, land administration and wildlife.
As the Regional Enforcement Coordinator, you will assist the regional enforcement manager with the overall delivery or provision of either a single service or group of common services including the development, monitoring, and adherence to operational procedures and standards, hiring, selection, scheduling and performance management.
Primary Accountabilities
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a dynamic Regional Enforcement Coordinator to lead enforcement program delivery. Through the effective leadership of conservation officers and resources, you will be responsible for the efficient delivery including the management of staff.
Some of the primary accountabilities in this role include:

• Delivering outcomes by coordinating operational plans with others and working within established systems.
• Review and report on the effectiveness of operations.
• Monitoring of resources through effective communication and performance management to enhance department program delivery.
• Providing input into the development of procedures for an area within the department, then monitoring the implementation of those procedures.
• Ensuring appropriate quality and risk management processes are followed, and suggesting improvements in current processes, systems, and procedures.
• Delivering a plan for internal communications with guidance from senior colleagues.

Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, you have completed a related, post-secondary education, a Natural Resources Enforcement program (or equivalent) and hold a minimum of 8 years of related experience in resource enforcement management, including administration and leadership roles. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Frequent travel across the province is a component of this position; as such, a valid driver's license is required.
This position requires wearing a uniform and carrying and annually certifying duty equipment, including sidearm, OC spray, baton, and handcuffs. Previous training and/or certification with this equipment must be provided.
The successful candidate must undergo and pass security clearance, psychological testing and be appointed as a Special Constable.
In addition, you have previous experience:

• Building a high performing team, ensuring the team is focused, motivated, and inspired to achieve team objectives.
• Providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing activities to meet operational objectives.
• Managing operation plans and/or program through the departments work plan to ensure they meet the desired cost, time, and quality parameters.

You possess exceptional communication (written/verbal/active listening) and relationship building skills to maintain frequent contact with management, senior offices, as well as with supervisory and technical staff. With strong time management skills, you can manage, track, and attend to multiple pieces of information, bringing order and clarity.
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.
Equivalency
Equivalency includes but is not limited to:
-A bachelor's degree in Natural Science with 8 years of related work experience.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .
Working Conditions
Working in varied conditions and uneven terrain is a requirement of this position.
This position requires frequent travel within the region.
Additional Information
This competition is being leveraged to fill a permanent, full-time vacancy. The position location is flexible and may be based in any of our 7 offices which are located in: Waverley, Windsor, Shubenacadie, Middle Musquodoboit, Bible Hill, Parrsboro, or Oxford.
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
-Countless career paths.
-A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Pay Grade: EC 10
Salary Range: $3,183.61 - $3,979.53 Bi-Weekly
The salary rates include an economic adjustment that has been approved. These rates are effective April 1, 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on March 5, 2026. Until then, the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the applicable policies.
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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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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.

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