manager, social services planning
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Manager, Licensing & Compliance
Posted on July 23, 2026 by Employer details Public Service Commission, Government of Nova Scotia
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Competition # : 49500 Department: Opportunities and Social DevelopmentLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 05-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsAt the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Supportive Housing and Homelessness, and the Disability Support Program (DSP).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 OpportunityAt OSD, we're hiring a collaborative Manager of Licensing and Compliance for our Strategy & Innovation Division. We are seeking a leader with strong initiative to inform and continue to build the Compliance & Licensing team, which also includes the Appeals, Protection for Persons in Care and Consolidated Allegations and Investigation teams.The Manager is accountable for the effective operational, management, planning and delivery of OSD Licensing and Compliance functions.In this role, you will have a significant impact on supporting our vulnerable Nova Scotians. Through your leadership, you aspire to shape the future of the population served by our many programs.Primary AccountabilitiesOur Division is growing, our needs are changing, and as the Manager of Licensing and Compliance, you will bring vision and structure to the licensing program and ongoing expansion of the compliance program. A large area of focus will be ensuring objectives and outcomes of programs are being met both internally and externally with our service providers. In addition to this, you willDefine, develop and deliver strategies in the expansion of the compliance programMentor, coach, and monitor your team to ensure priorities and objectives are met and are in alignment with the Department's and overall Government strategy.Identify and mitigate risks through compliance functions and by providing interpretation of policies and legislationOversee licensing functions for licensed facilities, the Appeals function, the Protection of Persons in Care function and the Consolidated Allegations & Investigation function.Provide leadership by utilizing a broad knowledge of policies, programs and legislation to establish collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, andEnsure the effective management of human and financial resources by setting and evaluating performance; promoting diversity, healthy workplaces, teamwork and individual development; and maintaining internal communications.Qualifications and ExperienceYou have completed a university degree in a related field, combined with several years of successful leadership and experience at a supervisory/ managerial level. Previous experience with Licensing and/or compliance is considered an asset.Essential to your success in this role is your incredible people leadership skills. You create environments where teams are supported, inspired, and engaged across multiple locations and remotely. You can quickly understand a wide range of information from all program areas, consult across the various programs, and identify needs and risk mitigation in the development of programs.You are a self-starter who takes projects from idea to scope and ensures resources necessary to achieve goals and objectives. You inform, coach, and provide recommendations and advice to your team while also enlisting the enthusiastic involvement of your staff in problem-solving and the delivery of quality services. Your creativity and sound judgement are critical to effectively respond to complex, sensitive issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Location Halifax, NS
- Work location On site
- Salary$46.00 to $75.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2235199
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