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Senior Director, Project Delivery
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- Master's degree
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- Disability insurance
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- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's
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AML Oceanographic Ltd. —Dartmouth, NS
- $109,000–$147,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Master's degree
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Directeur principal- directrice principale, Habilitation/Senior Director, Enablement
ADP —Dartmouth, NS
- $172,300–$222,300 a year
- English
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
- Wellness program
- Designated paid holidays
Director, Sales and Marketing
Graybar —Halifax, NS
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Senior Associate Director, Controls, Business Operations Controls
MUFG Investor Services —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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- Bachelor's
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Finance Director
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre —Halifax, NS
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Associate Director, Genesis, Investor Trading Operations
MUFG Investor Services —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor's
- Team management
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Senior Director, Valuation and Advisory Services
Colliers International —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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Associate Director, Credit Structures
Royal Bank of Canada —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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- Master's degree
Director, Financial Planning & Capital Investment
Shannex —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Junior Associate Director, Nexus, Investor Delivery
MUFG Investor Services —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
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Associate Director, Operational Risk & Resilience
MUFG Investor Services —Halifax, NS
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Senior Director, Project Delivery

Build Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS

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Job details

$2,422.16–$3,330.47 a week
2 days ago

Qualifications

Engineering
Master's degree
Public Administration
Project management
Bachelor's
Business

Full job description

Why this role matters

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a seasoned leader to drive the delivery of complex, high‑profile infrastructure projects that create lasting value for Nova Scotians. The Senior Director, Project Delivery will lead multidisciplinary teams, shape delivery approaches, and ensure public investments are executed with excellence, integrity, within budget, on time and with a focus on public impact.

Responsibilities

What you will do

Lead project delivery across the full lifecycle

Direct multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Define and own project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with internal and external partners.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.

Build and scale flexible delivery teams

Structure delivery units that scale and adapt to sector needs across housing, institutional buildings, marine infrastructure, connectivity, and land, parks, and ports.
Set delivery methodologies, resource plans, and capability development to meet portfolio demand.

Drive stakeholder and contract outcomes

Foster collaborative, collegiate relationships with government partners, clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.
Oversee consultant and contractor performance to align scope, schedule, budget, and quality commitments.
Communicate project status, milestones, and risks clearly to executives and stakeholders; partner with the PMO on reporting.

Own risk, quality, and change governance

Implement rigorous project governance, risk mitigation, and change control across the portfolio.
Identify, assess, and manage technical, financial, and regulatory risks; lead regular audits and continuous improvement of delivery standards.
Develop high performing teams
Lead, mentor, and develop project teams to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable culture.
Remove obstacles, resolve conflicts, and create clear roadmaps for team and individual success.

Senior Leader in Build Nova Scotia

Positively contribute to developing and maintaining the culture of Build NS
Role model our values

Qualifications

Who you are

Education and experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's degree in business, public administration, engineering, or related field preferred.
10+ years of progressive leadership in project delivery for complex infrastructure programs, including experience with collaborative design‑build models.

Technical and sector expertise

Proven track record delivering portfolios that include marine, institutional, housing, public spaces, and connectivity projects.
Strong financial acumen and experience analysing engineering and financial reports.

Leadership and behaviours

Strategic, trusted partner who builds effective relationships with staff, government clients, and executive leadership.
Builder of high performing teams who assesses strengths, addresses gaps, and sets clear expectations.
Exceptional communicator with political acuity and the ability to represent Build Nova Scotia in high‑profile settings.
Process driven and highly organized with strong judgment and adaptability in complex environments.

Skills

Leadership
Project Management
Strategy

About Build Nova Scotia

Build Nova Scotia is the Province's Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population growth. In short, we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotia's diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive, sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy, connected, and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing, and we're doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being, build local pride and momentum, and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the clients we serve. Build 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 application.

Are you interested?

Our values and culture

Build Nova Scotia is a public service organization committed to serving residents with integrity and respect. We expect leaders to model and advance these values:

Respect: Treat customers, clients, service providers, and colleagues with fairness and equality.
Integrity: Operate transparently and responsibly in all business and procurement matters.
Diversity and Inclusion - Celebrate the province's rich differences and apply universal design principles to remove physical and social barriers.
Accountability - Steward public investments responsibly through interdependent teams working together to deliver excellent results.
Public Good and Sustainability - Prioritize community well‑being, economic growth, and environmental responsibility in every decision.

What we offer

A leadership role with meaningful public impact and visibility.
Opportunity to shape delivery frameworks and build capability across diverse infrastructure sectors.
A collaborative, values‑driven workplace committed to inclusion and professional development.

Pay Grade: NSL-17

Salary Range: $4,844.32 - $6,660.94 Bi-Weekly

Salary Placement: The placement of a new hire into the salary range is based on an objective salary rating process. This process will assess the knowledge, skills and overall qualifications of a candidate along with internal equity to determine appropriate compensation placement. Each pay grade has established steps, and new hires cannot exceed certain maximums which are outlined in the Compensation Framework. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on these factors.

Benefits:

Build Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health, Dental and Life Insurance
Paid Vacation and General Illness Leaves
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
Professional Development Opportunities

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