About this role
Competition # : 49959 Department: Municipal Affairs Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 25-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
The Department of Municipal Affairs is dedicated to working with municipalities to build healthy, vibrant, and safe communities throughout Nova Scotia. Municipal Affairs provides programs, grants, and funding opportunities for municipalities and community groups. The Department also provides services and guidance to municipalities in many areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, and policy and program development.
About Our Opportunity
As the Director, Governance & Advisory Services, you will lead the development and delivery of municipal advisory services and provide innovative, responsive solutions aligned with legislation and provincial priorities. You will work with municipalities facing complex governance and service delivery decisions, helping to identify, develop, and implement effective solutions. This role plays an important part in supporting municipalities and citizens across Nova Scotia by enabling effective approaches to governance, financial management, administration, and service delivery. Reporting to the Executive Director of Policy, Planning and Sector Relations, you will provide strategic leadership on municipal viability, governance, restructuring, and advisory services.
Primary Accountabilities
As Director, Governance & Advisory Services, you will:
• Lead the Province's relationship with municipalities by providing strategic advice, governance expertise, and practical solutions on issues that m