Director, Service Provider Support - Halifax, Canada - Province of Nova Scotia

Province of Nova Scotia

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Department:
Community Services

Location:

HALIFAX

Type of Employment:
Term

Union Status:
Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:27-Feb-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us:

At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including the Disability Support Program (DSP),Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA) and Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure.

We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

About Our Opportunity:

Are you passionate about driving positive change and building strong, accountable partnerships?

The Director of Service Provider Support has a central role in shaping the landscape of community services.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, you will lead the charge in fostering robust relationships and overseeing outcome-driven funding agreements between DCS and its extensive network of service providers and agencies.

With a focus on collaboration and consultation, you'll extend your influence beyond departmental boundaries, engaging with government departments, community groups, and advocates to ensure alignment and maximize impact.

Primary Accountabilities:

As the Director, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and collaboration.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Unleashing opportunities for stronger partnerships with service providers and crafting a cuttingedge management model that continuously evolves.
Championing resolutions to complex issues, forging Service Level Agreements, and guiding the performance of a diverse network of service providers.
Acting as a bridgebuilder between the department and community organizations, ensuring seamless communication and upholding service excellence.
Identifying growth avenues for service providers, tackling servicerelated challenges headon, and ensuring risk mitigation strategies are in place.
Crafting policies and processes that foster sustainability, efficiency, and continual enhancement in service delivery.
Nurturing a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture while steering staff towards excellence and collaboration.
Communicating clear goals for funded organizations, enforcing governance standards, and clarifying roles for effective partnership.
Setting the compass for Agreement Management, refining operational strategies, and fortifying relationships with delivery partners.
Elevating program success through strategic reliance on service providers and implementing a robust reporting framework to drive accountability and results.

Qualifications and Experience:

You've completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related discipline combined with years of progressive experience in service provider management or corporate agreement management.

Key qualifications of yours include:

Experience negotiating and establishing Service Level Agreements (SLAs), resolving highlevel issues, and managing performance metrics within a government or similar environment.
Knowledge of government policies, regulations, and procedures related to service delivery and contract management.
Proven track record of fostering open communication and strong relationships with external partners, including service providers, community organizations, and government departments.
Experience in developing and implementing policies and processes to streamline services and enhance operational efficiency.
Strong understanding of financial, and risk management practices.
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, promote diversity and inclusion, and create a positive and collaborative work environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities, with a strategic mindset and the ability to make datadriven decisions.

Assets include:

Certification in project management and/or negotiations
Completion of a related Master's degree

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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:

Benefits:

Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

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