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About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing 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. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Quality, Innovation and Professional Learning, the Manager is responsible for leading a team of professionals responsible for the research, development, evaluation and monitoring of programs and policies within the Early Learning and Child Care division.

Primary Accountabilities

• Undertakes research, develops and analyses programs and policies, and makes recommendations on issues, policies or programs to inform decision making by senior management.
• Works with the department’s Corporate Policy team to support the development of submissions to Executive Council and Finance and Treasury Board.
• Consults with key partners to ensure sound program and policy development in alignment with departmental priorities, government objectives, and needs of the sector.
• Provides advice on the development, implementation and administration of various programs, policies and services, including developing briefing materials for senior executives.
• Collects, interprets and analyzes information and data to identify trends trends and needs to evaluate, improve and report on program effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful applicant you are required to possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research methods, coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the identification and analysis of program options, conducting jurisdictional scans, policy analysis, evaluation methodologies, and consultation with internal and external partners to inform decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills are required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• You work well independently and as part of a team, and you apply the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion to all areas of your work and will support your colleagues to do the same.
• Proficiency in standard office software applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
  

Working knowledge of programs and services offered by the Early Learning and Child Care Branch, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and current legislation, regulations, and policies will be considered assets for this position

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

• Have a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license.
• Work in a comfortable office setting.
• Periodic travel to other locations within the province may be required.
• Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.