Executive Director Alcohol Gaming Fuel

About Us

The Department of Service Nova Scotia is an exciting department with more than 1,000 staff across the province who design and deliver a variety of government programs and services. Nova Scotians are at the heart of everything we do, and our mission is to deliver quality and responsive programs and services that are meaningful to Nova Scotians. We work closely with our government partners at the municipal, provincial and federal levels, and with a wide range of public partners.

At Service Nova Scotia, we celebrate a supportive culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging.

The people who use government programs and services come from all walks of life. It is important that the SNS reflects the people that we serve - so we can deliver better, and more accessible, and inclusive public services. We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister, the Executive Director Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division is the executive lead for all strategic and operational decisions related to the legislative and regulatory mandates of the division. The position leads a team of directors to ensure a broad suite of licensing, inspection, compliance and enforcement activities are carried out, and provides oversight to all modernization and continuous improvement initiatives that promote the delivery of the highest quality of programs and services to the public. The Executive Director will lead a transformational agenda as part of the executive management team of Service Nova Scotia, redesigning the organizational strategy, structure, and culture to focus on client service excellence.

Primary Accountabilities

The focus of the position is protection of the public and ensuring that hundreds of millions of dollars in provincial revenues are properly remitted. The ultimate outcomes are community safety and improved population health.

• The Executive Director is accountable for the vision and senior strategic leadership at the executive level for the oversight and leadership of multiple comprehensive legislative and regulatory mandates in an effective, efficient manner and in the best interests of the province.
• The Executive Director oversees licensing and registration and ensures compliance with regards to gaming, liquor, and amusement activities in Nova Scotia and that these activities are conducted with honesty, integrity and in the public interest.
• The Executive Director oversees audit, inspection, compliance, and investigation activities as they relate to the collection of provincial fuel, tobacco, and sales taxes.
• The Executive Director fosters and maintains relationships with an array of interest holders as they relate to liquor licensing, gaming, fuel and tobacco to further the interests of the public good.
  

Qualifications and Experience

You successfully completed a bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline (e.g., public administration, human resources, business/commerce), coupled with several years of progressive related work experience including experience at the senior leadership level.

Extensive experience in a regulatory role is necessary. Knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Liquor Control Act, Gaming Control Act, Revenue Act, Tobacco Act and the associated Regulations and Policies is an asset.

In addition to the above, you have experience:

• championing the importance of people, teams, diversity, and culture.
• presenting to senior leaders, elected officials, or a program team.
• working under pressure with tight deadlines.
• building relationships within, and beyond government
• delivering transformational change, to deliver cost savings and service improvements, at a senior level, in the public or private sector.
• developing and implementing enterprise-wide strategies to effect transformational change.
• understanding and navigating the legislative and government decision making processes
• demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service excellence, teamwork, and collaboration
• applying new and different approaches to sourcing services.
  

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Equivalencies considered include, but are not limited to 7 years of relevant experience and training in the field of public administration, human resources, business/commerce, coupled with several years of progressive related work experience including experience at the senior leadership level.

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.

Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.

We will assess the above qualifications and capabilities using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Benefits

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 incumbent is usually located in a comfortable office environment. Occasional field visits.

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.