Manager of Policy

The Government of Nova Scotia•Halifax, NS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), we are responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers’ safety through education, outreach, inspection and enforcement, equipment registration, permits, and licenses. Our staff of over 115 employees, located throughout Nova Scotia, do this by using the Pathways to Compliance to enhance compliance of provincially regulated employees, employers and contractors through setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation. LSI works to provide fairness, safety, and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for safety, labour standards, apprenticeship, immigration and population growth, and many other facets of everyday life. Are you interested in leading a dynamic team, and providing strategic direction for policy analysis and development? As the Manager of Policy, you will be leading policy work of the Safety branch that will contribute to shaping and enhancing safety outcomes in Nova Scotia. You will develop policy options and recommendations on safety related matters for Occupational Health & Safety, Technical Safety and the workers’ compensation system. As the Manager of Policy, you will work closely with the Operational Managers and Directors in the Safety Branch and lead, promote, and support effective policy analysis, evaluation, and implementation. You will lead the integration of policy into business planning and establishing priorities in consultation with branch leadership. You will be involved in engagements related to safety related policy initiatives. The Manager of Policy reports to the Executive Director, Strategic Planning and Accountability.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in a related discipline with several years of experience in senior policy roles.
Experience in supervision or management.
Demonstrated team player and collaborative leader with exceptional planning and relationship competencies.
Capable of prioritizing and delegating high level work under tight timelines.
Possess sound judgement under pressure.
Organized and flexible, with the ability to motivate and manage resources.
Exceptional facilitation skills.
Experience in effectively and efficiently delivering on corporate change initiatives and projects.
Proven leader in introducing and implementing change.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management
Experience working in a government policy environment

Responsibilities

Develop and ensure the effective management of a team of professional staff responsible for providing information, policy options, analysis and evidence.
Manage a broad range of research, policy and program initiatives that are at a high level of complexity and involves all aspects of project management.
Lead the planning and development of briefing materials, cabinet submissions, corporate documents, and presentations.
Provide functional leadership and strategic advice across various teams within the Branch and to engage in relevant research/identification of best practices, and evidence-based analyses.

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.