Director Strategic Policy Planning

Lead strategic policy and planning for Nova Scotia’s natural resources department in Halifax, guiding integrated policy, program, and delivery structures.As Director, Strategic Policy and Planning, you provide senior leadership for policy development, planning, legislative work, and regulatory management. You oversee departmental strategies and initiatives from research and design through implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. You also direct policy professionals and maintain relationships with central agencies.Key Responsibilities:
Lead coordinated strategic planning infrastructure and policy processesGuide natural resource and energy policy initiativesMonitor trends, gaps, and risks through environmental scanningOversee legislative planning and House session responsesDirect Executive Council submissions and Committee appearancesRequirements:
Education in policy development, administration, or Public AdministrationProgressive senior leadership experience in a related fieldEvidence-based decision-making and government process knowledgeSystems approach to frameworks, strategies, policies, and programsAnalytical thinking, adaptability, and effective communication competenciesApply strategic leadership, policy expertise, and systems thinking to support sustainable natural resource management across Nova Scotia.
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