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Position Title: Program Director, NovaGEOSCIENCEResearch ProjectDepartment/Unit: Government and Global RelationsLocation: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaPosting Number: S167-26Employee Group: DPMGPosition Type: TermDuration of Contract (if applicable): Term position ending May 31, 2028Employment Type: Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0Salary: $91,752 - $123,736 per annumClassification: ADM-08Provisional StatementThis is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.Job SummaryDalhousie University is administering the NovaGEOSCIENCE Program (the "Program") in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. The Program is a province-building initiative to digitize, modernize, and expand Nova Scotia's geoscience assets through a coordinated, AI-ready data modernization program. The initiative will begin with the large-scale digitization of provincial drill core and associated geoscience datasets and will also include the acquisition and integration of new, modernized geophysical data through targeted airborne survey programs. Working closely with the Geoscience and Mines Branch, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and administratively within Dalhousie University, the Program Director has full responsibility for program planning, execution, financial stewardship, procurement, reporting, and risk management.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end delivery of the NovaGEOSCIENCE program, including digitisation, digital platforms, geophysical surveys, AI/ML initiatives, and facility upgrades.Develop and manage integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.Oversee governance, reporting, and change management processes, including regular updates to senior stakeholders and the Steering Committee.Act as budget authority, ensuring financial oversight, compliance with funding requirements, and effective risk management.Lead procurement and contract management activities, including RFI/RFP processes and vendor performance oversight.Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, government, academia, and industry, while leading and supporting program staff.Note: Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person in the Halifax location (Hollis Street) with regular travel to Stellarton, Nova Scotia.Required QualificationsUndergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as science, engineering, public administration, business/commerce, plus a minimum of seven years' related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and combination).Extensive experience managing large, complex, multi-year programs or initiatives.Demonstrated accountability for significant budgets and public or research funding.Strong leadership, governance and negotiation skills.Strong communication skills (written and verbal), and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with various stakeholders.Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver's License.AssetsMasters' in a related field.Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.Job CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies, in particular:Respect & InclusionResource &