Compliance Manager - Remote

Opportunities and Social Development
Location: HALIFAX
Permanent
At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Supportive Housing and Homelessness, and the Disability Support Program (DSP).
Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.
At OSD, we’re hiring a collaborative Manager of Licensing and Compliance for our Strategy & Innovation Division. We are seeking a leader with strong initiative to inform and continue to build the Compliance & Licensing team, which also includes the Appeals, Protection for Persons in Care and Consolidated Allegations and Investigation teams.
The Manager is accountable for the effective operational, management, planning and delivery of OSD Licensing and Compliance functions.
Through your leadership, you aspire to shape the future of the population served by our many programs.
Our Division is growing, our needs are changing, and as the Manager of Licensing and Compliance, you will bring vision and structure to the licensing program and ongoing expansion of the compliance program. Define, develop and deliver strategies in the expansion of the compliance program
Identify and mitigate risks through compliance functions and by providing interpretation of policies and legislation
Oversee licensing functions for licensed facilities, the Appeals function, the Protection of Persons in Care function and the Consolidated Allegations & Investigation function.
Provide leadership by utilizing a broad knowledge of policies, programs and legislation to establish collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and
Ensure the effective management of human and financial resources by setting and evaluating performance; promoting diversity, healthy workplaces, teamwork and individual development; You have completed a university degree in a related field, combined with several years of successful leadership and experience at a supervisory/ managerial level. Previous experience with Licensing and/or compliance is considered an asset.
You create environments where teams are supported, inspired, and engaged across multiple locations and remotely. You can quickly understand a wide range of information from all program areas, consult across the various programs, and identify needs and risk mitigation in the development of programs.
You are a self-starter who takes projects from idea to scope and ensures resources necessary to achieve goals and objectives. You inform, coach, and provide recommendations and advice to your team while also enlisting the enthusiastic involvement of your staff in problem-solving and the delivery of quality services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as you will be in continual contact with various departments, stakeholders, community service delivery agencies and related organizations.
You are committed to diversity and anti-racism in the workplace and place a high value on ensuring that the people you lead come to work in an environment that is inclusive, equitable and allows them to bring their best self to work every day. You ensure this same lens is applied in your management strategies, policies, standards, program design, and initiatives.
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.
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. A completed related Master's degree and several years of experience

Based on the employment status and union agreement, 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. This role is based in a comfortable office environment. You will be required to travel, as such a valid drivers license is required.
This role does entail a high volume of work and necessitates extremely flexible hours and frequent attention outside regular business hours. Career 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
Salary Range: $3,929.22 - $4,911.52 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our 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.
Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.