Deputy Director, Investigations
Competition # : 45663
Department: NS Securities Commission
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 23-Apr-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Nova Scotia Securities Commission (Commission) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal created by the Securities Act. The Commission’s mandate is to provide investors with protection from practices and activities that tend to undermine investor confidence in the fairness and efficiency of the capital markets and, to the extent not inconsistent with an adequate level of investor protection, to foster the process of capital formation in Nova Scotia.
Our goal is to regulate, educate, investigate and enforce to ensure compliance with Nova Scotia securities laws.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Enforcement, the Deputy Director, Investigations, is a key member of the Enforcement Branch of the Commission.
The Deputy Director, Investigations is accountable for the expedient administration and enforcement of Nova Scotia securities and derivatives laws through the conduct of fair and efficient investigations to further the mandate of the Commission.
The Deputy Director, Investigations is responsible for the management and oversight of all phases of investigations, including initial case assessment; direction on opening of investigation files; evidence collection, preservation, and analysis; recommendations to the Director of Enforcement for advancing or concluding investigations, formal and informal disruption measures, or referrals, and investigative best practices and procedures; management of the Commission investigative team and workloads; as well as conducting their own investigations.
Qualifications and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, law, or a related discipline is required. A minimum of seven years’ experience as an investigator or conducting audits for a regulatory authority or law enforcement agency, or seven years’ experience working in the investment industry is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A working knowledge of securities legislation, an accounting designation, and/or management experience are considered assets. Preference may be given to those with applicable securities and derivatives related courses (such as Canadian Securities Course, Chief Compliance Officers Course, etc.).
The position requires an aptitude to deal with complex issues, strong analytical skills, tact and diplomacy, and capacity for decisive action.
The Deputy Director, Investigations must comply with the NSSC’s Conflict of Interest Rules.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
LEADS:
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.
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.
Benefits
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. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
What We Offer
- 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
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: EC 13
Salary Range: $4,136.98 - $5,171.21 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
