Lead Ground Search and Rescue coordination for Nova Scotia from Dartmouth, using stakeholder engagement and emergency management expertise in a permanent position. Reporting to the Director of Regional Operations and Infrastructure, this lead role connects the Department with GSAR teams, municipalities, and provincial and federal entities. You will align programs, policies, regulations, and legislation with provincial emergency management objectives. The work emphasizes relationship management, policy development, program delivery, and resource oversight across complex stakeholder environments. Key Responsibilities:

Represent the Department as strategic liaison with GSAR teams Oversee GSAR program development, implementation,



and evaluation Prepare briefings and submissions for ministers and Executive Council Manage GSAR funding, identification cards, claims, and reimbursements Coordinate government and GSAR representatives during large incidents Requirements:

Degree or diploma and six years relevant experience Extensive stakeholder engagement with volunteer and government organizations Expertise in policy, programs, budgets, and resources Experience in fire services, GSAR, or emergency response Valid unrestricted class 5 licence and security clearance eligibility Apply emergency management leadership, policy expertise, and relationship skills to strengthen GSAR services across Nova Scotia.

📌 Ground Search Rescue Programs Lead (Shubenacadie)
🏢 The Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Shubenacadie