Department: Health and Wellness
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 13-Dec-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Health and Wellness (DHW) offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our healthcare system and health outcomes for Nova Scotians. DHW is continually exploring new ways to improve population health along with access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Public Health, the Director of Health Promotion is a key member of the Public Health leadership team whose mandate is to lead initiatives focused on promoting and protecting the health of Nova Scotians.
The incumbent provides strategic leadership, direction, guidance and project management for health promotion strategy. This includes investment prioritization, risk planning, and outcome monitoring. They lead and direct a team that provides evidence-based research, policy analysis, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation of a range of health promotion programs, policies, and services that are responsive to the changing needs of Nova Scotians and are aligned with the overall strategic vision and priorities of the Department. This work takes place in accordance with DHW’s legislated responsibilities under the Health Protection Act which requires close collaboration with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other government departments and health partners with shared responsibilities in health promotion.
The Director works collaboratively across the Department, government, and the health system on key initiatives to advance strategy, planning, reporting, performance monitoring, and accountability.
- Strategic leadership, direction, guidance and project management for health promotion strategy including policy, programs, and services that promote health, reduce health inequities, and prevent disease and injury.
- Investment prioritization, risk planning, and outcome monitoring for the Public Health system.
- Engagement and collaboration across the Department, government, and the health system.
- Contribution to national policies, guidelines, programs and initiatives by representing Nova Scotia on F/P/T committees related to issues of health protection.
- Team leadership.
The ideal candidate has experience in a senior level position where they were responsible for managing a team and moving forward significant pieces of work for their organization.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Experience working with health systems, with direct experience in Public Health a significant asset.
- Masters Level Degree completed or presently enrolled to be completed within 2 years in a related health or social science field.
- Several years of progressive leadership experience with accountabilities for financial, strategic and people management.
- Equivalent experience and/or alternative education may be considered.
- Excellent leadership, organization and decision-making skills.
- Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning.
- Experience in leading change in a complex environment and the ability to move forward new initiatives and overcome ongoing challenges.
- Evidence-based, collaborative problem solving of complex, multifaceted issues.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communications and team building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, build rapport with senior leaders across all levels, and to inspire creativity and motivate people and teams. Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation, and persuasion skills are required.
- Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation, and persuasion skills
- Cultural competence.
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.
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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.
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.
This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of September 1, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
- 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
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: EC 13
Salary Range: $3,918.14 - $4,897.66 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 [email protected].
