Competition # : 48565Department : Education & Early Childhood DevelopmentLocation : HALIFAXType of Employment : PermanentUnion Status : Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date : 10-May-26About UsThe Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and childcare and public education in the province by supporting children, students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy setting.About Our OpportunityNova Scotia’s early learning and childcare sector is entering a new phase—one defined by growth, innovation, and shared responsibility for quality, sustainability, and public value. To support this evolution, we are seeking a confident, forward-thinking leader to guide how public funding is stewarded, monitored, and strengthened across the sector.As Director, Service Provider Funding, you will play a pivotal role in advancing a mature, resilient early learning and childcare system. You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, management, and continuous improvement of funding frameworks that support service providers while safeguarding public investments.This role goes beyond administration. You will work closely with providers, system partners, and colleagues across government to build shared understanding, strengthen sector capacity, and ensure funding approaches enable quality, accountability, and long-term sustainability.Primary AccountabilitiesProvide strategic leadership for service provider funding frameworks aligned with sector needs and government priorities.Oversee funding stewardship and oversight, including monitoring, analysis, evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement.Build solid,



trusted relationships with service providers that promote shared accountability and continuous improvement.Collaborate with provincial, federal, and sector partners to strengthen system capacity and coherence.Champion cutting-edge, evidence-informed approaches to funding design and system oversight.Guide and develop a multidisciplinary team and contribute to departmental executive leadership.Qualifications And ExperienceTo be considered for this prospect, you hold a bachelor's degree in addition to substantial progressive experience in a leadership capacity. You are a strategic and collaborative leader who thrives in complex, evolving environments. You balance accountability with partnership, and you understand that strong systems are built through trust, clarity, and shared responsibility.You bring leadership experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and a systems perspective on public funding and service delivery.In addition to the above, you are a highly organized individual who is focused on continuously improving quality and has a solution-focused approach. You are responsive and able to prioritize a high volume of competing and sometimes rapid requests.As a skilled communicator, you possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as effective organizational skills. Education or experience in financial management, accounting, or a professional designation may be considered an asset, but is not required.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.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status,



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, Benefits for government employees.Additional InformationThis is a full-time permanent position based in Halifax.What We OfferCareer 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 pathsA dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.Pay Grade:EC 14Salary Range:$4,754.34 - $5,942.94 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] 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 [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Service Provider Funding - C$10,310.0 - C$12,874.5 A Month (Winnipeg)
🏢 Education & Early Childhood Development
📍 Winnipeg