Strategic Director, Early Learning & Family Services

Nova Scotia; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 5,113,000 - 6,391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Engaging workplace

Dynamic client-focused environment

Job summary

Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development seeks a Director, Educator and Family Services to lead a broad provincial portfolio of educator- and family-facing programs. You will manage high-volume services, ensure equity and client-centred delivery, and align operations with legislation and policy.

You will report to the Executive Director and supervise managers and staff, driving modernization, digital tools, and improved service channels while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Experience leading programs or services with high-volume, client-facing delivery.
• Ability to balance legislation, policy, program requirements, privacy and public expectations.
• Experience providing strategic and operational advice to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for provincial educator and family services.
• Establish priorities, service standards, and performance measures for service delivery.
• Direct managers and staff to ensure responsive, accurate, and respectful services.
• Ensure escalation pathways and risk controls are in place for sensitive files.
• Advise senior leadership with decision-support, briefings, and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Policy interpretation

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

senior leadership experience in public sector

Job description

Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development seeks a Director, Educator and Family Services to lead a broad provincial portfolio of educator- and family-facing programs. You will manage high-volume services, ensure equity and client-centred delivery, and align operations with legislation and policy.

You will report to the Executive Director and supervise managers and staff, driving modernization, digital tools, and improved service channels while coordinating with