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Director, Education Funding and Partnerships

Competition # :45065

Department:Finance and Treasury Board

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:10-Feb-25 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board, we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget – as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible. We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget, and invest.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director, Financial Advisory Services (EECD), the Director, Education Funding and Partnerships serves as a primary point of contact for all financial matters of the Regional Centres for Education (RCEs) and conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP). The Director is responsible for the overall management, distribution and appropriate administration of funds in excess of $1.5 billion and provides leadership, advice and direction to these public entities on financial planning and financial management matters. This includes areas of financial operations, financial reporting and analysis, and working directly with senior officials at each of the RCEs and CSAP.

The Director is also the key position for the overall Tangible Capital Assets (TCA) budget and forecast process and ensuring applicable capital transactions of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), and related policies.

Primary Accountabilities

• Promote the alignment of consistent financial reporting across the RCEs and CSAP through effective leadership and provision of strategic and technical advice.
• Provide expert leadership and management in the development of innovative strategies and initiatives to support effective business practices.
• Oversee the capital budget and forecast process, communicating and explaining forecasts and variances to senior management and Treasury Board Office.
• Direct the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Support senior management of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in making decisions that impact day-to-day and long-term operation of programs.
• Provide sound advice, expertise and financial analysis to the executive team to ensure the department is adequately positioned to meet its fiscal priorities in the broader context of the Government’s overall objective of fiscal sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or commerce, along with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA; CPA, CGA; CPA, CMA), plus minimum of 5 years financial, management and supervisory experience.

In addition to the above, the following skills and experience are required:

• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and set priorities.
• Experience with SAP or comparable large Enterprise Resource Planning Application (ERP).
• Accuracy and ability to work within and meet deadlines while balancing competing priorities.
• Proven track record of operational management success including translating organizational visions into operations, engaging and motivating staff, and managing performance.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, be client focused and capable of responding to requests with tact and diplomacy. Nature of work requires professionalism and discretion to ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to manage interdependent stakeholder relationships from a longer-term strategic perspective.
• Strong client service orientation and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a complex operating environment.
• Strong technical competence in applying the Canadian public sector accounting standards, including knowledge and experience of accounting for tangible capital assets.

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.

Equivalency

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

LEADS

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 Transformation.

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.

Working Conditions

This position is based in a comfortable office environment in Halifax. Standard hours of work are 35 hours/week from Monday to Friday.

What We Offer

• 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 14

Salary Range: $4,461.45- $5,576.81 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.

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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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.