Manager, Community Development and Programs (Designated)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons.

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

Information Session

Please join us for a virtual information session on our Manager, Community Development and Programs (Designated) position with African Nova Scotian Affairs. During this session you will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the department, role, and application process. This session will be held on April 29 at 11:30 am to 12:30pm AST and hosted by the Director, Government and Community Relations.

You may join here:
Microsoft Teams meeting - Click here:  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/277630228702849?p=NWqP2fLbxNFSWNxJjE 

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About Us

African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) serves as a vital link that connects government and historic African Nova Scotian communities and the more recent African descent community. ANSA works collaboratively with government departments, community organizations, and other partners to help provide programs and services for the African Nova Scotian community. Through community engagement and partnerships with government departments, ANSA keeps African Nova Scotians informed, addresses issues and current concerns, and encourages involvement. ANSA also supports priorities that matter to the community. These efforts are essential to help government better serve African Nova Scotians and people of African descent.

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About Our Opportunity

The Manager, Community Development and Programs provides leadership and oversight for the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of programs and services that support African Nova Scotian and African descent communities.

The position manages a professional team, ensures program compliance and fiscal responsibility, and contributes to strategic planning, policy development, and cross-government collaboration. Working closely with community stakeholders and government partners, the role advances organizational priorities, strengthens trust, and promotes sustainable community development and empowerment.

Primary Accountabilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of regional and/or provincial programs and services, ensuring compliance, quality, and budget adherence
• Manage a team of dedicated professionals regionally
• Assess, and mitigate emerging risks, issues, and barriers affecting African Nova Scotian communities, and recommend effective solutions to senior leadership
• Contribute to departmental strategic planning and policy development by designing and implementing programs aligned with government priorities
• Collaborate with Directors and Public/Program Affairs Officers (PAOs) to ensure coordinated, effective program delivery and achievement of strategic objectives
• Provide guidance and operational direction on program management, resource allocation, and performance monitoring
• Build and maintain strong partnerships internally and across government through consultation, engagement, and committee participation
• Act on behalf of the Director, Government and Community Relations, as requiredIdentify organizational gaps and drive continuous improvement of policies, processes, and practices
• Support internal and external communications efforts to strengthen trust, engagement, and empowerment within African Nova Scotian and African descent communities

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have several years of progressive leadership and management experience in program and service delivery, policy development, and community-based development  with a proven ability to lead and support a professional team. A university degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Community Development, Business Administration, or a related field would be considered an asset.


Additionally the successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience working with, African Nova Scotian and African descent communities, including awareness of historical and systemic issues
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing professional teams in a complex organizational environment
• Strong knowledge of program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and budget management
• Proven ability to conduct risk analysis, identify emerging issues, and provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse partners, including government partners, community organizations, and advisory bodies
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience working with, African Nova Scotian and African descent communities, including awareness of historical and systemic issues
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and facilitation skills, with the ability to represent the organization on committees and initiatives
• Experience contributing to organizational change, continuous improvement, and policy or process enhancement
• Knowledge of government policies, accountability frameworks, and procurement and financial management practices is an asset

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

• The position will require travel throughout the province; candidates must possess a valid driver’s licence.
• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• May be required to work overtime, evening and weekends 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
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus