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general manager - government services

Title posted on Nova Scotia Public Service Commission - School Food Operations Manager (Program Manager)

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

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<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> Competition # : 46020 Department: Education & Early Childhood DevelopmentLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 22-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)<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">About Us</H2></div><div> The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning, childcare, and public education in the province by supporting children, students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment.</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">About Our Opportunity</H2></div><div> We are seeking an analytical and action-oriented leader to join our School Food team as the School Food Operations Manager. This position is integral to the operational success of the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program (NSSLP)-a province-wide initiative aimed at ensuring equitable access to healthy, affordable school meals for all students. Reporting to the Executive Lead for School Food, you will lead the day-to-day operational activities of the NSSLP. This includes financial oversight, management of the provincial meal ordering system, coordination of implementation and tracking activities, and support for Regional Centres for Education (RCEs) and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) in planning and delivery. Your work will contribute to operational excellence, financial accountability, and continuous program improvement. In this role, you will collaborate with education partners including RCEs, CSAP, schools, vendors, IT service providers, and government departments to enhance program delivery