Executive Director, Policy and Information ManagementAbout UsAt the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we provide programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing, Employment Support Services, Income Assistance, Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Disability Support Program, and the Office of the Status of Women. Our services advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians to be independent, self‑reliant, and secure. We collaborate across the province with a dedicated network to achieve shared outcomes for all.About This OpportunityThis senior leadership role reports to the Associate Deputy Minister and provides strategic direction and operational leadership across corporate policy, information management, technology services, legislative processes, intergovernmental relations, and client service initiatives. It sits at the intersection of people, policy, systems, and evidence, enabling the department to respond thoughtfully and proactively to complex social policy challenges.Primary AccountabilitiesLead the development and coordination of the department’s strategic policy agenda, business planning, and operational planning processes.Ensure policy and planning decisions are informed by research, environmental scanning, and evidence.Provide executive oversight of information management, records governance, FOIPOP, and information technology services.Ensure departmental information is managed as a corporate asset that supports accessibility, privacy, accountability, and sound decision making.Lead the modernization of information‑dependent systems and processes in alignment with departmental priorities.Oversee legislative and regulatory processes, including the administration and continuous improvement of the appeals system.Ensure frameworks and practices are fair, responsive, and consistent with legislation and principles of natural justice.Provide expert advice to senior leadership on legislative and regulatory impacts.Lead federal, provincial,



and territorial relations and negotiations related to departmental policy objectives.Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, partners, and stakeholders across the social services system.Ensure client service considerations, including French‑language services, are embedded in policy and program design.Lead and support a multidisciplinary management team, fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high‑performing workplace.Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the division.Qualifications and ExperiencePossesses a degree‑level qualification in public administration, law, social sciences, or information management, complemented by several years of senior leadership experience within complex environments, or a related field; alternatively, holds anequivalent combination of education and experience.You Also HaveExperience leading strategic policy development, planning, and decision‑making at an executive level.Experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams and complex operational portfolios.Experience working with intergovernmental partners and navigating multi‑jurisdictional policy environments.Strong knowledge of governance, legislative processes, and public accountability frameworks.Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.Assets IncludeExperience overseeing information management, records governance, FOIPOP,



or digital transformation initiatives.Familiarity with social services systems or social policy environments.Experience leading large‑scale change or modernization initiatives.Multilingual and/or French language proficiency.Experience with enterprise project management frameworks.BenefitsBenefits may include a defined benefit pension plan, health, dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, vacation, and employee and family assistance programs.Working ConditionsYour typical work week is 35 hours with 7‑hour days. Work is primarily office‑based in a comfortable professional setting. The role requires sustained concentration and analysis as well as the ability to manage competing priorities, tight timelines, and high‑impact decision‑making. Occasional evening or on‑call work may be required to support operational or government needs.What We OfferCareer development: access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.Engaging workplace: employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in; we have forward‑thinking policies and strategies.Countless career paths.Pay Grade and SalaryPay Grade:EC 16Salary Range:$5,805.06 – $7,256.31 bi‑weeklyEmployment Equity StatementOur 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.Accommodation StatementWe are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Executive Director Policy And Information Management - C$151,931.8 - C$189,459.8 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Department of Opportunities and Social Development
📍 Toronto