About Us

The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation, and protection of energy, forests, minerals, parks, and wildlife resources. The optimum economic, social, and environmental value derived from our Province’s natural resources is the guiding principle behind our work.

The Strategic Priorities Division provides project management, analytical support, and advisory services to advance priority initiatives across the Department. Learn more about us at www.novascotia.ca/natr

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Development and Strategic Opportunities, the Director, Strategic Priorities will coordinate and manage strategically important collaborative initiatives for the Department while providing sound advice on complex matters. This entails responsibility for establishing and maintaining processes and procedures to direct strategy development and deliver consistently high quality results. The Director works closely with the Executive Team and frequently briefs the Minister, as well as the Premier periodically.

As a lead coordinator you will manage multi disciplinary teams across government advancing emerging priority opportunities, including offshore renewable energy, green hydrogen and bio energy. You will galvanize intergovernmental cooperation and develop/maintain strong strategic relationships with First Nations, local communities, and industry.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you will have relevant post secondary education as well as several years of progressive experience in a related field. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.

As the Director, you will have initiative, judgment and be comfortable with risk-based decision making. You will think outside the box and have the ability to make solid decisions in a fast-paced environment, with limited time and information. You have exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation and interpersonal skills as well as strong partnering and relationship building skills.

You must demonstrate competencies leading and engaging a variety of internal and external stakeholders through experience with senior level project and/or program teams. To be successful within this role, you will demonstrate experience with policy, regulatory and/or program development, and possess strong project management skills, with an ability to ensure the smooth planning and effective implementation, coordination, and completion of complex projects. You will have experience supervising staff, including assigning work, in either project or line authority situations and be a confident, proactive, broadminded and engaged team leader.

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.

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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

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 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 offerings 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.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.