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general manager - government services

Title posted on Nova Scotia Public Service Commission - Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Posted on May 08, 2025 by Employer details The Government of Nova Scotia

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<p> </p><p><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png" style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px"></a></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><b>Competition # : </b>46003<b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><b>Department: </b>Public Works</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><b>Location: </b>HALIFAX</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><b>Type of Employment: </b>Permanent</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><b>Union Status: </b><span contenteditable="false">Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><b>Closing Date: </b>22-May-25</span></span> <span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">(<span>Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We're recruiting road safety professionals to help our Province achieve big things.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Registry of Motor Vehicles Division at the Department of Public Works (PW) is responsible for the administration of drivers and vehicles in the province. We are responsible for the policies, legislation, and regulations that guide Road Safety and operate in a proactive regulatory environment. We maintain records regarding vehicles, driver licensing, medical fitness, driver competency, collisions, and compliance, all working together to ensure a safe road network.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles is responsible to oversee and manage key operational areas within the Registry related to all aspects involving drivers and vehicles.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Deputy Registrar responsibilities involve administration of the Motor Vehicle Act, Off Highway Vehicles Act and all corresponding regulations. In this capacity, the Deputy Registrar grants, suspends, or cancels driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and business licences in accordance with the Act. Program area oversight includes driver record assessment, violations, and collisions. The Deputy Registrar conducts hearings as required by the Act and works with the Registrar and other Deputy Registrars in establishing policies and procedures. The Deputy Registrar is recognized as the Departmental expert on driver records and compliance and represents the Department on national and international committees in this regard.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"