Competition # : 46392
Department: Education & Early Childhood Development
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 08-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), we lead the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We do 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.
EECD is a fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and childcare 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.
Joining EECD means being a part of a dynamic team driving impactful change that brings innovative minds together from across the department, and the broader system.
As a Project Manager, Transformation, you will:
· Lead and assist with implementing priority projects, identifying risks, monitoring milestones, supporting change management efforts, and offering data-driven solutions to enhance initiative effectiveness.
· Support strategic planning, governance initiatives, and committee structures that advance program development and project progress.
· Support branch-wide project integration ensuring projects are interconnected, aligned with branch and government priorities, and driving the transformation of early learning and childcare.
· Provide informed recommendations to senior leadership on high-priority projects or initiatives. Ensuring clear and timely communication within the department and with external partners.
· Foster regular, cross-team collaboration to support priorities. Act as a 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 our partners.
· 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.
We’re looking for someone who brings not just technical expertise, but also strategic thinking and collaborative leadership.
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
· 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 proactively 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.
Nice-to-Have 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.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined 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.
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.
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.
This is a term, full-time vacancy with a projected end date of August 28, 2026.
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: $3,418.96 - $4,273.75 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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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.
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Email: competitions@novascotia.ca