Executive Director, Sustainability and Applied Science - Jobs in Halifax region

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Competition # : 40802 Department: Environment and Climate ChangeLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 02-Nov-23(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Environment and Climate Change helps protect the environment and human health through legislation, regulation, conservation and enforcement. We support and promote a clean, healthy environment and lead government’s response to climate change. As a regulator, we also help individuals, industries and companies understand and follow the laws that protect the environment and citizens. We have about 300 staff across the province including engineers, public health specialists, biologists, ecologists, policy analysts, researchers, regulators and inspectors.About Our OpportunityThe Sustainability and Applied Science Division of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is responsible for a complex and specialized portfolio of provincial programs and services, including air quality and resource management; water quality; protected areas and environmental health and food safety. The Division provides subject matter expertise, policy development, program leadership and support to the department and the province. The Division is composed of approximately 70 staff with a budget of approximately $9 million dollars, and under federal agreements manages additional resources that flow both to the department and to partners. As the Executive Director, you are accountable for the vision, leadership and management of 4 branches: Air Quality and Resources Branch; Water Branch, Environmental Health and Food Safety Branch and Protected Areas and Ecosystems Branch. The Executive Director reports to the Deputy Minister.As the Executive Director, you will:

• Operationalize the government’s vision and mandate, linking the work of the division to the work of other divisions across the department and across government;
• Lead the implementation of key deliverables under the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, including Government’s goals to encourage the growth of the circular economy as well as its land protection, water quality and air quality goals;
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partners, across government, other levels of government and other jurisdictions;
• Ensure the effective management of human and financial resources by setting and evaluating performance targets, promoting diversity and a healthy workplace, coaching and mentoring your team, maintaining internal communications and building a culture of excellence;
• Regularly provide strategic and sound advice to the Associate Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister and the Executive Council.

About YouAs a successful candidate, you will have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline and a number of years of progressive related work experience, including experience at a senior leadership level, or acceptable equivalent.You are a solutions-oriented, strategic thinker and an exceptional communicator.You will leverage your strong collaboration skills to work effectively with partners and other senior officials to build and cultivate trusting partnerships.You are results-oriented, capable of prioritizing and delegating high volumes of work under tight timelines, as well as exercising sound judgement under pressure.You have a demonstrated ability and passion for coaching, supporting and engaging staff at all levels in the execution of a common strategy and vision for the organization, aligned with the government/corporate priorities.You are capable of condensing complex issues into understandable, plain-language discussion and briefings including recommended directions and options.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased 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 here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteriaWorking ConditionsNormal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/dayMay be required to work overtime on occasionWhat 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 16 Salary Range: $5,262.46 - $6,578.05 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.