Department: Seniors and Long-Term Care
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 28-Aug-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

The Department of Seniors and Long Term Care 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, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve 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.
The Continuing Care Branch (CCB) is nested under the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care (DSLTC) and has been designated as a government mandated priority.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the analysis of the initiatives and required outcomes for one or more programs offered directly by the department or indirectly through various organizations in the province.
• Lead the analysis of process gaps impacting business functionality and develop the plan to lead improvements and the evaluation framework.
• Track cost shared grants and assistance programs with key stakeholders, providing analysis and identifying risks.
• Identify and design programs to assist with the evaluation and planning for future direction of programs and policies for key stakeholders and provincial organizations.
• Act as a consultant within government and with provincial and national organizations through the development of training programs, as well as developing, reviewing, and evaluating proposals requiring government support.
• Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of internal and external communications with guidance from your senior colleagues.
• Conduct complex analyses on budget progress and develop action plans to address budget/operational plan deviations as they occur throughout the fiscal year.
• Deliver the established outcomes by managing relationships with clients, key stakeholders, contract service providers, and teams while working within an established contract management plan.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate for the Project Lead role will have a bachelor’s degree with at least six years of related experience. The Project Lead must be registered (or eligible to be registered) with their professional regulatory body (including Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies) in Nova Scotia and be in good standing. An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be accepted. Experience in long-term care is considered an asset.

You also possess the following:

• Experience in program development and analysis.
• Project leadership experience.
• Experience in operational business planning.
• Computer proficiency (including knowledge of Microsoft Office automation suites).
• Excellent organizational skills along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build, foster and maintain effective relationships.Time management skills.

Please refer the Job description for details