Executive Director OH&S

The Government of Nova Scotia•Halifax, NS

1d•CA$135,855 - CA$170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director, Occupational Health and Safety Division is an integral member of the Safety Branch’s executive leadership team. This opportunity uniquely positions the successful candidate to benefit from a supportive turnover period, of up to five months. Following the turnover, as the designated successor, the candidate will assume the role fully. The Executive Director leads a team of managers and directors and is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the Occupational Health and Safety Division. The Executive Director provides regulatory and non-regulatory Occupational Health and Safety oversight through a variety of approaches including setting requirements, awareness, inspection, compliance and enforcement programs, services and strategies designed to promote worker safety and accident prevention in all workplaces in Nova Scotia. The Executive Director is also responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with safety partners and for serving as a representative on various committees with a local, regional and national scope. This position requires effective management of human and financial resources and must promote a diverse and healthy workplace culture.

Requirements

Several years of leadership and management experience in a related field, with a minimum of three (3) years at the senior level.
A university degree, education or significant experience in the area of occupational health and workplace safety or in a regulatory environment.
Progressive experience in policy and program development, operational management and project implementation skills.
Experience interpreting regulations, policies, procedure and guidelines.
Experience building, maintaining and managing a variety of partnerships and stakeholder relationships at an executive level.
Strong negotiation skills, along with a proven track record of leading a complex organization.
Strategic Orientation; able to deliver and develop high level, strategic advice and make decisions in relation to your area of responsibility while linking ideas to a long-range vision and tactical approaches.
Sound decision making skills in areas that offer a high degree of risk.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of motivating high performing teams.
Proven ability to be innovative, lead and execute change and translate ideas into action.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing regionally dispersed teams.
Experience working in government (municipal, provincial, federal) and representing a jurisdiction’s interests on a national or muti-jurisdictional committee.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic direction and leadership for the Occupational Health and Safety Division.
Providing regulatory and non-regulatory Occupational Health and Safety oversight through a variety of approaches including setting requirements, awareness, inspection, compliance and enforcement programs, services and strategies designed to promote worker safety and accident prevention in all workplaces in Nova Scotia.
Developing and maintaining effective relationships with safety partners.
Serving as a representative on various committees with a local, regional and national scope.
Effective management of human and financial resources.
Promoting a diverse and healthy workplace culture.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health
Dental
Life Insurance
General illness
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
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.