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Competition # : 46843

Department : Justice

Location : DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment : Permanent

Union Status : Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date : 13-Nov-25 (Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible system of justice including court administration and security.

The Division provides administrative support to the courts listed : Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division) Provincial Court Family Court Small Claims Court Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court. The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases.

Sheriffs work focuses on the safety and security of the judiciary justice system participants including persons in custody and the public. With approximately 270 staff Sheriff Services are represented in every county of Nova Scotia.

• Court security
• Transportation of persons in custody to and from institutions and all levels of court
• The service of civil and criminal documents
• The execution of court orders

As the Manager Talent Acquisition Training and Development you will hold the rank of Superintendent and report to a Deputy addition to responsibilities associated to TA training and development as a Superintendent you are also an integral part of Nova Scotia Sheriff Services Senior Management Team (SMT).

You are directly accountable for providing strategic leadership to a TA Training and Development Coordinator (Sergeant) and multiple full and part time trainers.

You are additionally accountable for overseeing the design implementation management and evaluation of all TA Training and Development Programs including the largest CEW Program in Atlantic Canada.

Sheriff Services must be in full compliance with policies and best practices related to training Crisis Intervention and De‑escalation (CID) Use of Force (UOF) and intermediate weapons systems weapons including Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs). As the Manager you are part of a team of managers who review and/or investigate UOF incidents and will be required to render professional judgement to ensure compliance to the National UOF Framework (NUFF) policy and training hiring qualified staff you are responsible for applying the policies of the Public Service Commission as it relates to Sheriff Services.

As well in this position you will foster positive working relationships and partnerships with justice and policing and public safety partners.

As the Manager you will have peace officer status in accordance with Section 2 of the Criminal Code as it is defined as Sheriff Officer.

To be successful in this role you will have graduated from a police / law enforcement related training program or a university degree in a related field and have several years of leadership experience in a policing or public safety environment or an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

• A comprehensive understanding of legislation including the Criminal Code Provincial and Federal Statutes
• A comprehensive understanding of Adult Learning Principles
• Extensive experience in the development and administration of relevant programs as a training manager or senior trainer and or trainer
• A comprehensive understanding of Course Training Standards (CTSs) Learning Managing Systems (LMSs)
• Experience conducting audits investigations and reviews in a policing or public safety setting
• An operational understanding of intermediate weapons systems in a policing or public safety environment
• Experience authoring and reviewing executive level communications including Incident Occurrence Reports (IORs) Subject Behaviour / Officer Response (SBORs) Reports Administrative Reviews Expert Opinions Memorandums Briefing Notes and Business Cases
• Experience in the development and implementation of policy and programs
• A valid drivers license

• Experience in a unionized environment
• Experience and knowledge of OHS legislation as it applies to a security and / or law enforcement environment

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self Engage Others Achieve Results Develop Coalitions and Systems click here for more information.

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.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

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 click here : Benefits for government employees.

This is a Permanent employment opportunity with Sheriff Services located in Dartmouth NS.

• Career development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace : our 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 Grade : EC 11

Salary Range : $3418.96- $4273.75Bi-Weekly

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 Womenin 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.

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

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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. All questions and concernsmay be directed to