Department: Education & Early Childhood Development
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 04-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), we lead the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We do 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.
EECD is a 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 environment.
Joining EECD means being a part of a dynamic team driving impactful change that brings innovative minds together from across the department, and the broader system.

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic leader for the position of Project Executive Lead- School Safety to join our Education and Early Childhood Development team.
In this exciting role, you will have a leadership role in ensuring schools are safe and inclusive for students and staff. Reporting to the Executive Director, Safe and Inclusive Schools, you will provide expert advice and oversee the implementation of Safe School initiatives tied to provincial priorities. Your leadership will support the achievement of departmental and government priorities, ensuring that the work of your team aligns with and contributes to the broader goals of the division, the department, and the province.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and ensure successful implementation of priority projects, identifying risks, monitoring milestones, supporting change management efforts, and offering data-driven solutions to enhance initiative effectiveness.
• Support strategic planning, governance initiatives, and committee structures that advance program development and project progress in relation to Provincial School Code of Conduct, Emergency Management Planning and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Support branch-wide project integration ensuring projects have coherence and are aligned with branch, department, and government priorities. This will result in reduced violence in schools
• Provide informed recommendations to senior leadership on high-priority projects or initiatives. Ensuring clear and timely communication within the department and with external partners.
• Foster regular, cross-team collaboration to support priorities. Act as a hub for communication to ensure all teams remain informed and aligned on strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and assess emerging national and international trends, issues, needs, and barriers. When potentially impactful, analyze information and propose practical, data-driven solutions that align with government goals and those of our partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external partners, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvements.
• Adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic, high-impact environment, providing effective team support, initiative execution and support to drive optimal outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

We’re looking for someone who brings not just technical expertise and experience, but also strategic thinking and collaborative leadership
The ideal candidate has experience in a senior level position where they were responsible for moving forward significant priorities for their organization. Candidates should have project management skills with an action-oriented approach.
Experience working in a public school system with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is considered an asset.

Please refer the Job description for details