Opportunities : Project Executive Lead School Safety

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

Job summary

A governmental department in Halifax seeks a Project Executive Lead - School Safety. This role involves ensuring safety and inclusivity in schools, overseeing safe school initiatives, and providing leadership. The ideal candidate has seven years of experience in leadership within education. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diverse hiring practices.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of relevant leadership experience.
• Experience in public school systems, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proven project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Safe School initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on School Safety policies.
• Monitor emerging trends and propose solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Masters Level Degree in education-related discipline

Job description

Competition #

46822

Department

Education & Early Childhood Development

Location

HALIFAX

Type of Employment

Permanent

Union Status

Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date

04-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) we lead the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We do 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. EECD is a fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and childcare and public education in the province by supporting children students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment. Joining EECD means being a part of a dynamic team driving impactful change that brings innovative minds together from across the department and the broader system.

About Our Opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic leader for the position of Project Executive Lead - School Safety to join our Education and Early Childhood Development team. In this role you will provide leadership to ensure schools are safe and inclusive for students and staff. Reporting to the Executive Director Safe and Inclusive Schools you will provide expert advice and oversee the implementation of Safe School initiatives tied to provincial priorities. Your leadership will support the achievement of departmental and government priorities ensuring that the work of your team aligns with and contributes to the broader goals of the division, the department and the province.

Primary Accountabilities

• Lead and ensure successful implementation of priority projects identifying risks, monitoring milestones, supporting change management efforts, and offering data‑driven solutions to enhance initiative effectiveness.
• Support strategic planning, governance initiatives, and committee structures that advance program development and project progress in relation to Provincial School Code of Conduct, Emergency Management Planning, and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Support branch-wide project integration ensuring projects have coherence and are aligned with branch, department, and government priorities. This will result in reduced violence in schools.
• Provide informed recommendations to senior leadership on high-priority projects or initiatives, ensuring clear and timely communication within the department and with external partners.
• Foster regular cross-team collaboration to support priorities. Act as a hub for communication to ensure all teams remain informed and aligned on strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and assess emerging national and international trends, issues, needs, and barriers. When potentially impactful, analyze information and propose practical data‑driven solutions that align with government goals and those of our partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external partners, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvements.
• Adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic, high-impact environment, providing effective team support, initiative execution, and support to drive optimal outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone who brings not just technical expertise and experience but also strategic thinking and collaborative leadership. The ideal candidate has experience in a senior level position where they were responsible for moving forward significant priorities for their organization. Candidates should have project management skills with an action-oriented approach. Experience working in a public school system with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is considered an asset.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following

• Masters Level Degree completed in education-related discipline, business administration, project management or related subject. Equivalent experience and/or alternative education may be considered.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for financial, strategic, and people management to deliver high quality services.
• Strong facilitation and relationship building skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge to critically analyse evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning.
• Expertise in business planning, strategic planning and systems thinking.
• Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues.
• Understands the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to lead complex work teams.
• Demonstrated advanced interpersonal communications and team building skills.
• Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires input of internal and external partners.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement 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.

What We Offer

Career Development with access to career guidance tools, resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.

Engaging workplace where 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.

Pay and Employment Details

Pay Grade: EC 14

Salary Range: $4,550.68 – $5,688.35 bi-weekly

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, 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 on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below. Please note: candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are 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. We thank all applicants for the interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Skills

Strong strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision making. Experience with school safety, policy development, and risk management is preferred.

Additional

Vacancy: 1

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years