Manager, Land Titles Initiative (Designated)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants who identify as African/Black Nova Scotians or Other Racially Visible Persons. You must self-identify during the application process.

See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups

If you are a member of this equity group, you must clearly identify in your cover letter and self-identify during the application process, to be considered.

About Us

African Nova Scotian Affairs works with government, communities and partners to help provide services and programs for the African Nova Scotian community. We work within the community to keep African Nova Scotians informed and to encourage involvement. We also support activities that bring African Nova Scotians together to network, share ideas and identify opportunities for development and growth.


African Nova Scotian Affairs is a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.


The Land Titles Initiative is a program created to address the historical wrong whereby African Nova Scotian settlers were not granted clear legal documentation of land ownership, resulting in economic disadvantage for the African Nova Scotians who have descended from those settlers. The LTI resolves land title issues within the historic African Nova Scotian communities of East Preston, North Preston, Cherry Brook/Lake Loon, Lincolnville and Sunnyville in an accessible manner that respects their cultural traditions and practices.

About Our Opportunity

Encouraging cultural expressions brings life to our communities. Nova Scotia’s culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead.

For generations, many residents in African Nova Scotian communities have faced barriers to getting clear title to the land they live on. The Government of Nova Scotia is committed towards helping residents in African Nova Scotian communities get clear title in line with its mandate of promoting understanding of diverse cultures as a tool for capacity building and development. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents.

Do you care deeply, genuinely and passionately about bringing life to our communities, with a focus on the African Nova Scotia community? Do you want to work for a department that helps Nova Scotians realize their talents and potentials through the creation of an environment that embraces ideas and innovation? Are you passionate about the diversity agenda as a tool to grow our Economy? If you have answered yes to these questions, we would love to talk to you!

Under the general direction of the Program Director of the Land Titles Initiative, the Manager of the Land Titles Initiative provides overall leadership for the team working to support African Nova Scotians through the process to receive clear title to their land through this initiative. The Manager serves as a key advisor and subject matter expert, providing a linkage with the government departments involved, community and sector leaders of the African Nova Scotia communities, African-Nova Scotia Affairs and other communities of interest to clarify and strengthen a shared vision and overall strategy for Land Title Initiative.

Primary Accountabilities

In addition, the incumbent will:

• Provide strategic expertise, advice and guidance for the design, development and delivery of the Land Titles Initiative. 
• The Manager will use their knowledge and expertise gained from the community to be a key contributor to the development of related policy and legislation.
• Serve as a key link and conduit for Community Navigators and community leaders to establish and maintain close relationships and exchange information pertaining to the Land Titles Initiative.
• Lead the Community Navigators to make the right connections to supports for members of the community

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate you have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Arts, Public Administration, Business, or other relevant post-secondary concentration plus several years of related progressive experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.  

You will have an understanding and knowledge of African Nova Scotian affairs and have demonstrated the ability to effectively interact with a variety of people, including community members, stakeholders, lawyers, and government staff at all levels.  You effectively work with multiple partners developing long term relationships.

You also have demonstrated experience:

• Building productive relationships and the ability to develop unbiased processes that can assist in mediation if required. 
• Effectively deal with a high volume of, and sometimes contradictory, stakeholder demands and expectations for assistance.
• You can work and communicate with sensitivity in all situations, understanding there will be a regular need to balance multiple priorities.
• You have strategic orientation skills with an outcome focused attitude.
• We consider it an asset if you have a degree and/or experience in Law or Community Development practices.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are analytical thinking, action management, effective interactive communication, initiative, intercultural diversity proficiency, team leadership, partnering & relationship building.

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.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

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.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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