Strategic Lead, Emergency Financial Assistance Programs

Nova Scotia; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Program Lead, Emergency Financial Assistance Programs, to guide the Emergency Services Provider Fund and Disaster Financial Assistance. You will collaborate with theManager to implement program practices, strengthen financial controls and ensure audit-ready documentation.

You will develop SOPs, templates and decision documents, provide financial analysis, and liaise with municipalities and emergency partners to ensure effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in public administration, business, finance or related field.
• Several years of related experience managing or administering a program.
• Experience budgeting, financial reporting and program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, administration and continuous improvement of the Emergency Services Provider Fund and Disaster Financial Assistance.
• Design and implement emergency funding programs and related documentation.
• Develop SOPs, templates, guidance materials and decision records.
• Establish controls and audit-ready record-keeping for program decisions and expenditures.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting; identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Manager and senior leaders.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports and materials for senior leaders and the Minister.
• Build relationships with municipalities, emergency service providers and partners.
• Interpret legislation and procurement requirements; support cross-departmental planning.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Post-secondary education in public administration or business administration

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Program Lead, Emergency Financial Assistance Programs, to guide the Emergency Services Provider Fund and Disaster Financial Assistance. You will collaborate with theManager to implement program practices, strengthen financial controls and ensure audit-ready documentation.

You will develop SOPs, templates and decision documents, provide financial analysis, and liaise with municipalities and emergency partners to ensure effective service delivery.