Opportunities : Executive Director, Growth and Development

Tyler Data & Insights; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Halifax is seeking a Senior Executive Director to lead a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing economic growth through natural resources. The role encompasses strategic leadership, interdepartmental coordination, and building partnerships. The ideal candidate brings a relevant degree and years of progressive leadership experience, along with skills in strategic planning and cultural competency. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within natural resource sectors.
• Familiarity with Nova Scotia's economic landscape and investment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-departmental initiatives to enhance GDP.
• Steer policy integration across various sectors.
• Build partnerships with community and government entities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cultural competency

Capacity to navigate complexity

Education

University degree in public administration, economics, or related field

Job description

Overview

Competition # : 46602

Department : Growth & Development (Econ Dev)

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Permanent

Union Status : Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date : 31-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Growth & Development drives economic growth and productivity by creating the conditions for communities businesses and households to thrive. The Department works with other Departments and key partners to foster a dynamic environment that supports housing innovation and sector development providing the necessary solutions to grow our population and economy.

The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe suitable and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians. Our work involves making strategic investments leveraging new funding and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges.

About Our Opportunity

We’re hiring a Senior Executive Director to lead a major cross-government initiative focused on growing the province\'s GDP through natural resource-based sectors. This is a strategic high-trust leadership role with impact across government and the economy.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Minister, this role champions the interdepartmental coordination and convening that will define the next chapter of Nova Scotia\'s economic direction. You will guide policy and program integration across fisheries aquaculture energy agriculture forestry mining and beyond. As coordination lead you\'ll also steer working groups align communications remove systemic barriers and ensure measurable progress on a bold and shared economic agenda.

Primary Accountabilities

In this role you will support a transformation that prioritizes key sectors and industries, sustainable resource development and a higher standard of living for all Nova Scotians. You can also expect to :

• Lead and guide the work of cross-departmental initiatives focused on growing GDP in Nova Scotia\'s natural resource sectors in alignment with the 2025-26 Provincial Business Plan.
• Drive the strategic integration of multiple departmental workstreams.
• Champion with Crown partners investment attraction labour strategy and inclusive policy solutions.
• Lead integrated economic development strategies that foster vibrant entrepreneurial and resilient communities.
• Build trusted partnerships with provincial departments Crown corporations to engage community partners Indigenous leaders the private sector post-secondary institutions and community-based organizations.
• Manage resources strategically including oversight of complex budgets staffing governance and risk mitigation practices.
• Provide regular briefings to the Deputy Ministers regarding advancements of provincial priorities.
• Coordinate the development of community benefits programs to nurture community support for Natural Resource Projects.
• Support a team of high-performing leaders and foster a resilient innovative and equity-centred culture within and across teams.

Qualifications and Experience

A university degree (public administration, economics, resource management, business or a related discipline) and several years of progressive leadership experience are required or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Familiarity with the natural resources landscape in Nova Scotia (e.g., energy, agriculture, forestry, mining, aquaculture) and experience in regulatory investment or innovation ecosystems is ideal.

As a leader you demonstrate :

• Ability to shape and deliver on a province-wide economic vision.
• Skills at seeing connections, aligning mandates and coordinating across silos to deliver outcomes.
• Cultural competency and embed equity and inclusive engagement into strategic plans.
• Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity and change.

Desirable assets (not required) :

• Experience working within or across Crown corporations and intergovernmental tables.
• Bilingualism (French / English).
• Knowledge of investment attraction strategies or community benefit agreements.

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

Equivalency

We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education and experience providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Pay Grade : EC 16

Salary Range : $5,556.38 - $6,945.46 bi-weekly

Benefits

Based on the employment status 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, see: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

You will be working within a high-paced, busy office environment with strict deadlines, sensitive and confidential information as well as frequent meetings and conferences that require travel. You must have the ability to travel when required. Your normal work week is 35 hours (7 hours per day). You may be required to work overtime on occasion.

What We Offer

• Career Development with access to guidance tools, resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace where employees are valued, respected, connected and in tune with policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.

Employment Details

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 5556 - 6945

Note : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or 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. All questions may be directed to the contact provided.

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative at all job levels. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, 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 in your application.