Director, Water Resource Management

About Us

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)

About Our Opportunity

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.

Primary Accountabilities

The Director, Water Resource Management is responsible for:

• Leading water and wastewater program management to ensure departmental legislation, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures are effective in managing risks.
• Planning, developing, and directing the implementation of Provincial environmental strategies, programs and policies designed to protect human and environmental health and to support sustainable development
• Providing strategic advice to senior executives, and to Deputy Minister
• Leading a team in the development of measurable outcomes, evaluation and the development of strategies for continuous improvement.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships and partnerships across department divisions as well as with other departments, the federal government, municipalities, nongovernmental organizations, industry, academia, and professional associations.
• Provides broad oversight and direction to managers and contributors, ensuring the effective implementation of human resource strategies, budgets, Occupational Health & Safety and quality client service.

Qualifications and Experience

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:

• Highly advanced innovation, creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capability to take decisive action.
• Experience developing relationships and partnerships with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to lead staff in fostering a team approach to developing strategies, policies and standards.
• Ability to think conceptually and see the "big picture" but also be able to synthesize complex information and ideas into tangible recommendations to decision makers.
• A commitment to equity and diversity in the public service and recognize the value of diverse voices when building strategic plans to meet the needs of Nova Scotians.

LEADS

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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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 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.

Working Conditions

Position may require travel throughout the province.

Must have a valid driver's license.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

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