Manager, Election Planning and Services

The Government of Nova Scotia•Dartmouth, NS

9d•CA$84,313 - CA$105,539•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Election Planning and Services serves as a pivotal member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing a comprehensive portfolio of election readiness initiatives. This role directs a dedicated team in the implementation and execution of critical projects, ensuring Elections Nova Scotia remains prepared to deliver seamless by-elections and provincial general elections.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree, plus several years of progressive and relevant experience.
A positive and professional approach to leadership
Strong relationship building skills
Demonstrated experience managing independent projects and programs of projects
Demonstrated experience managing engagement with internal and/or external stakeholders
Excellent writing, organization, and planning skills
Highly organized, confident communicator and presenter
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills
High level of competence in both written and verbal communication.
Excellent judgement, a high degree of professionalism and integrity along with respect for discretion and confidentially of information as required.
Ability to effectively respond to high volumes of work.

Nice To Haves

Experience within government, specifically leading the development of recommendations and briefings to support key decision making, for senior leadership is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for program delivery, project execution, and enterprise risk management.
Oversee project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and performance to ensure operational excellence and successful outcomes.
Lead business process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, compliance, and service delivery.
Champion organizational change management strategies that support the adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies.
Direct large-scale logistics operations, including vendor management, distribution planning, and business continuity measures.
Lead procurement and sourcing activities, including RFP development, vendor evaluation, contract administration, and policy compliance.

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.