The Land Titles Initiative is a program created to address the historical wrong whereby African Nova Scotian settlers were not granted clear legal documentation of land ownership, resulting in economic disadvantage for the African Nova Scotians who have descended from those settlers. The LTI resolves land title issues within the historic African Nova Scotian communities of East Preston, North Preston, Cherry Brook/Lake Loon, Lincolnville and Sunnyville in an accessible manner that respects their cultural traditions and practices.
The Director is responsible for approving programs and makes recommendations to senior leadership on whether particular aspects of the program or initiative should proceed. The Director contributes to the development of a framework by working with partners in other departments and identifies new programs, markets, and initiatives to further develop and strengthen Land Titles Initiative program opportunities in Nova Scotia that align with the goals of the province.
– Leads the design, development and delivery of reporting and accountability mechanisms to ensure the requirements and expectations of the Department are being met within the programs. Ensures that the portfolio of programs support the overall Government strategy.
– Leads and monitors the compliance of programs by analyzing reports and preparing summary and briefings to the Minister (interpreting policies and legislation).
– Designated on behalf of the Minister to administer the Land Titles Clarification Act, to perform and exercise any of the powers, privileges, duties and functions that the Minister is accountable to perform in accordance with the program/service area Act(s).
– Utilizes a broad knowledge of policies and programs to maintain effective and collaborative relationships with provincial, federal and international governments, partners and organizations. Represents the Department on government, industry, public/private, inter-department and internal committees, project teams, and at conferences and meetings.
– Leads the development and/or operation of aspects of the internal and external communications system with broad direction from Executive Director, Associate Deputy Minister, and/or Deputy Minister.
– You will deliver expert research, analysis, consultation, and advice on project issues.
– Making significant improvement on short-term or long-term business performance by recommending authoritative technical and/or professional solutions.
Please see link to job posting for more detail.
Link to Job Posting: https://jobs.novascotia.ca/job/HALIFAX-Program-Director%2C-Land-Titles-Initiative-%28Designated%29-NS-B3J-2R5/582758017/
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 07/26/2024