Manager, Policy - Criminal Law

About Us

The Department of Justice’s Policy and Information Management Division brings together an inter-related group of department functions dedicated to the creation, coordination, analysis, sharing, accuracy, storage, and business use of information. The division’s support to the department includes: providing department-wide policy analysis and advice; research and analytics; business planning services; Federal/Provincial/Territorial relations; legislative support; managing the department’s records management program (central registry); and supporting the department’s facility and accommodation requirements.

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About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Legislation, Policy and Federal/Provincial/Territorial Relations, the Manager of Policy will provide sound criminal law policy advice and support in federal/provincial/territorial relations, and provide policy leadership and project management on criminal justice related matters, and justice system-related matters more generally. They will lead a team of policy professionals providing advice and decision support to senior leadership. They will also work collaboratively across government and with various stakeholders and sectors to build collaborative relationships and support innovation across the justice system.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Manager of Policy, your responsibilities will include:
Leading in the provision of sound advice to senior management on complex criminal law issues, utilizing a broad knowledge of policies, programs and legislation;
Working in collaboration with colleagues and/or partners to identify options and address complex issues;
Establishing effective and collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders within and outside of government;
Representing the Department at federal/provincial/territorial meetings and forums and on interdepartmental committees;
Working with federal departments and other provincial/territorial governments, as required, to pursue issues of mutual interest (i.e., joint initiatives, cost-sharing); and, Ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources.

Qualifications and Experience

You possess an in-depth knowledge of criminal law and a university degree in a related area (e.g., Law, Public Administration, Criminology, or Psychology, plus several years’ progressive experience in criminal law practice and/or a criminal law policy development role (or an acceptable combination of education and experience).

You have significant experience in project management, leading in multi-disciplinary teams, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships with representatives of non-governmental and governmental organizations (both interdepartmentally and interjurisdictionally). Experience leading federal/provincial/territorial meetings and forums is an asset.

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. 
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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.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
Some overtime work may be required
Dynamic continuously evolving work environment

Additional Information

This competition is to fill a Permanent full-time position based in Halifax.

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;
A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus;