Strategic Manager, Apprenticeship Standards & Examinations

The Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax Regional Municipality; Hybrid; CAD 179,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Engaging workplace

Countless career paths

Dynamic office environment

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia, via the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, seeks a strategic leader to guide occupational standards, curriculum standards, examinations, and prior learning recognition. You will oversee a professional team and collaborate with federal, provincial, and industry partners to advance skilled trades priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Standards and Examinations, you will ensure quality, consistency, and innovation across provincial and interprovincial products and

Qualifications

• University degree as described; equivalent combinations considered.
• Significant experience leading complex programs in multi-partner environments.
• Experience managing and developing professional teams; fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship systems, workforce development, curriculum/standards, examinations or regulatory frameworks.
• Experience analyzing complex issues and providing evidence-informed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead occupational and curriculum standards, logbooks, examinations, transfer credit, credential recognition, and related services.
• Oversee participation in interprovincial Red Seal development and harmonization.
• Represent NS on national/regional committees for apprenticeship standards and policy.
• Drive modernization, risk management and continuous improvement across programs.
• Manage resources and align priorities with government objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

University degree in education/public administration/business administration/policy/engineering/adult education

Tools

Microsoft Office/Project tools

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia, via the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, seeks a strategic leader to guide occupational standards, curriculum standards, examinations, and prior learning recognition. You will oversee a professional team and collaborate with federal, provincial, and industry partners to advance skilled trades priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Standards and Examinations, you will ensure quality, consistency, and innovation across provincial and interprovincial products and