Competition # : 44435
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 05-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change's role is to protect the environment and human health through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership, and promotion. To achieve this, we strive to develop legislation, regulations and policies, and develop programs for regulated activities based on sound scientific knowledge and expertise.
Department of Environment and Climate Change (novascotia.ca)
Reporting to the Executive Director Sustainability & Applied Science, the Director of Water Resources Management is responsible to lead the development, integration and implementation of a broad range of comprehensive water and wastewater management strategies, programs and policies for protecting Nova Scotia's water resources.
The Director works collaboratively to ensure that mechanisms are in place to support effective program delivery, and to achieve the department's goals, and goals defined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act (EGCCRA). They will also be responsible for leading a staff complement that supports the work of the department by providing professional, scientifically sound, technical advice related to water resources management programs.
The Director, Water Resource Management is responsible for:
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus six years of related experience, including progressively responsible experience and experience in a leadership position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
The successful candidate must have broad experience in the environment field and experience in one or more of the mandates relevant to this position (i.e. industrial management, water management, wastewater management) as well as a proven track record of developing partnerships at a senior level.
Experience managing programs is necessary, such as planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and effecting change on programs. Experience working with legislation, regulations, standards, and policies is required, as well as experience providing advice and recommendations to senior executives.
Candidates must have the ability to work independently and work well under pressure and have a proven track record in managing human and financial resources.
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
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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Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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.
Position may require travel throughout the province.
Must have a valid driver's license.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Pay Grade: EC 14
Salary Range: $4,461.45 - $5,576.81 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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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.