Job Description

Department: Education & Early Childhood Development


Location: HALIFAX


Type of Employment: Permanent


Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG


Closing Date: 26-Feb-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)


About Us
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The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning, child care, and public education in the province by supporting children, students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment.


About Our Opportunity
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We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for the position of Manager, Integration with our Early Learning and Child Care team. In this exciting role, you will play a pivotal part in transforming the provincial early learning and childcare system. Reporting to the Project Executive, Early Learning and Child Care Transformation, you will provide expert advice and oversee the implementation of initiatives tied to provincial priorities and bi-lateral agreements. Your leadership will support the achievement of departmental and government priorities, ensuring that the work of your team aligns with and contributes to the broader goals of the division.


Primary Accountabilities
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As the Manager, Integration , you will:




• Lead branch-wide project integration by implementing a coordinated monitoring framework, ensuring projects are interconnected, aligned with branch and government priorities, and driving the transformation of early learning and child care.


• Support strategic planning, governance initiatives, and committee structures that advance program development and project progress.


• Foster regular, cross-team collaboration to support priorities. Act as a central hub for communication to ensure all teams remain informed and aligned on strategic initiatives.


• Monitor and assess emerging national and international trends, issues, needs, and barriers. When potentially impactful, analyze information and propose practical, data-driven solutions that align with government goals and those of partners.


• Lead data/information collection and synthesis to produce high-quality bi-lateral progress reports and provide informed recommendations to senior leadership on high-priority projects or initiatives. Ensuring clear and timely communication within the department and with external partners.


• Oversee administrative and compliance aspects of bi-lateral funding agreements, ensuring alignment with funding requirements, effective performance, outcomes monitoring, and issue resolution.


• Lead and assist with implementing priority projects, identifying risks, monitoring milestones, supporting change management efforts, and offering data-driven solutions to enhance initiative effectiveness.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external partners, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvements.


• Manage external consulting resources to ensure accountability, efficiency, and project success by creating detailed statements of work, overseeing milestones, and monitoring budgets.


• Adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic, high-impact environment, providing effective team support, initiative execution and support to drive optimal outcomes.


Qualifications and Experience
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• A bachelor's degree in public administration, business, communications/change management, strategic planning, or a related field. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.


• At least 5 years of progressive experience in project or program management, policy development, or strategic planning, with a proven track record of leading and delivering on complex initiatives.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with expertise in gathering, analyzing, and presenting data and situational insights to support decision-making and produce clear, concise reports.


• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to assess complex situations, identify key issues, and pro-actively develop practical solutions.


• Demonstrated project management skills, including experience overseeing multiple initiatives simultaneously, experience with change management, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.




Assets considered for this position:


• Project Management Certification or course work related to project management showing a strong working knowledge of project management concepts.


• Previous experience in a highly regulated or compliance-based environment, with a solid understanding of interpreting regulations, policies and procedures and providing timely advice on their application.


• Working knowledge of programs and services offered by the Early Learning and Child Care Branch, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, as well as familiarity and current legislation, regulations, and policies.




Leads
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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. Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.



We will assess the above qualifications and capabilities using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.


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


Benefits
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Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 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: Benefits for government employees - Government of Nova Scotia


Working Conditions
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• Periodic travel to other locations within the province may be required.


• Work in a comfortable office setting.


• Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.


What We Offer
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• 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.


• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.



Pay Grade: EC 11


Salary Range: $3,351.92 - $4,189.95 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.