Project Manager, Police Records Management

About Us

The Public Safety and Security Division (PSSD) is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians through collaboration with communities and partners across the province and country. We deliver a wide range of programs, supports, and services in accordance with provincial and federal legislation and are committed to ensuring services are accessible, equitable, and representative of the communities we serve.

The Public Safety and Security Division is comprised of the following units:
Policing Strategies and Governance
Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing
Safety and Security Investigations Unit
Provincial Firearms Program
Security Programs Office
Service Dog Program
Public Safety Audit Function
Police Modernization

For more information on the Department of Justice Public Safety and Security Division, please visit:
https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Policing Governance, the Project Manager, Police Records Management is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects supporting the implementation and ongoing modernization of policing records management systems in Nova Scotia.

The primary focus of this role is the provincial Records Management System (RMS) for policing. The position leads project direction and delivery related to RMS implementation, coordination, and sustainment, while also supporting broader policing modernization initiatives as required.

This role has direct supervisory responsibility for two Program Specialists and provides hands‑on project leadership in a complex, multi‑partner environment involving policing agencies, government stakeholders, and external vendors. You will be accountable for project performance, deliverables, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring work is completed within approved scope, schedule, and budget, and aligned with governance, legislative, privacy, and public accountability requirements.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Project Manager, Police Records Management, you are responsible for:

• Leading the end‑to‑end delivery of RMS‑related projects, from initiation and detailed planning through implementation and close‑out
• Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies, with regular performance reporting to the Manager, Digital Policing Governance and senior leadership
• Providing day‑to‑day supervision of two Program Specialists, including work planning, performance management, coaching, and professional development
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, risk and issue logs, and deliverables tracking tools aligned with established governance frameworks
• Coordinating engagement with municipal, provincial, and federal policing partners, internal justice stakeholders, central agencies, and external vendors
• Managing vendor relationships, including supporting procurement activities, monitoring contracts, and overseeing vendor performance and deliverables
• Identifying, assessing, and escalating project risks and issues, and developing mitigation strategies consistent with public sector and digital governance practices
• Supporting change management, communications, and stakeholder readiness activities related to RMS implementation and digital policing transformation
• Preparing briefing materials, decision notes, and other written documentation for senior leadership, governance committees, and oversight bodies
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have a university degree in a relevant field such as public administration, business administration, project management, information management, or a related discipline, along with several years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program delivery, or public sector modernization. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience working in a law enforcement, public safety, or justice environment is considered an asset. Experience related to records management systems, digital systems implementation, information management, or large‑scale transformation initiatives is also an asset.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects in a public sector or multi‑stakeholder environment
• Proven supervisory experience, with the ability to lead, mentor, and support professional staff
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing briefings and presenting information to diverse audiences
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity, evolving information, and shared accountability environments
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to work effectively with policing, technical, policy, and government partners
  
  

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

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting and may involve sitting for long periods of time.

Travel throughout the province may be required. The normal work week is 35 hours.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full‑time, non‑unionized position, located in Halifax, NS.

Enhanced background check required, with the possibility of federal security clearance

A valid driver’s licence is required

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

What We Offer

• Career development with access to tools, resources, and ongoing learning
• An engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported
• Multiple career paths across government
• A dynamic, client‑focused environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus