Competition # : 48293
Department: African Nova Scotian Affairs
Location: SYDNEY
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 04-May-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons.
See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
Please join us for a virtual information session on our Manager, Community Development and Programs (Designated) position with African Nova Scotian Affairs. During this session you will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the department, role, and application process. This session will be held on April 29 at 11:30 am to 12:30pm AST and hosted by the Director, Government and Community Relations.
You may join here:
Microsoft Teams meeting - Click here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/277630228702849?p=NWqP2fLbxNFSWNxJjE
Please note: your name will be displayed to all those who register for this session.
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) serves as a vital link that connects government and historic African Nova Scotian communities and the more recent African descent community. ANSA works collaboratively with government departments, community organizations, and other partners to help provide programs and services for the African Nova Scotian community. Through community engagement and partnerships with government departments, ANSA keeps African Nova Scotians informed, addresses issues and current concerns, and encourages involvement. ANSA also supports priorities that matter to the community. These efforts are essential to help government better serve African Nova Scotians and people of African descent.
The Manager, Community Development and Programs provides leadership and oversight for the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of programs and services that support African Nova Scotian and African descent communities.
The position manages a professional team, ensures program compliance and fiscal responsibility, and contributes to strategic planning, policy development, and cross-government collaboration. Working closely with community stakeholders and government partners, the role advances organizational priorities, strengthens trust, and promotes sustainable community development and empowerment.
The successful candidate will have several years of progressive leadership and management experience in program and service delivery, policy development, and community-based development with a proven ability to lead and support a professional team. A university degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Community Development, Business Administration, or a related field would be considered an asset.
Additionally the successful candidate will have:
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.
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.