executive director – government services

September 5, 2025

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Description

Title posted on Nova Scotia Public Service Commission – Executive Director, Growth and Development

Job details

Competition # : 46602

Department: Growth & Development (Econ Dev)

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG

Closing Date: 31-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Growth & Development drives economic growth and productivity by creating the conditions for communities, businesses, and households to thrive. The Department works with other Departments and key partners to foster a dynamic environment that supports housing innovation and sector development, providing the necessary solutions to grow our population and economy.

The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians. Our work involves making strategic investments, leveraging new funding, and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges.

About Our Opportunity

We’re hiring a Senior Executive Director to lead a major cross-government initiative focused on growing the province’s GDP through natural resource-based sectors. This is a strategic, high-trust leadership role with impact across government and the economy.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Minister, this role champions the interdepartmental coordination and convening that will define the next chapter of Nova Scotia’s economic direction. You will guide policy and program integration across fisheries, aquaculture, energy, agriculture, forestry, mining, and beyond. As coordination lead, you’ll also steer working groups, align communications, remove systemic barriers, and ensure measurable progress on a bold and shared economic agenda.

Primary Accountabilities

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Company

The Government of Nova Scotia

Location

Halifax

Country

Canada

Salary

100.000

URL

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