Competition # : 48316Department: JusticeLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date: 27-Apr-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Justice occupies 24 court buildings, 5 correctional facilities for youth and adults, 21 Community Corrections offices, 4 Victim Services offices and 2 Legal Services offices, as well as the head office in Halifax. There is an ongoing need to maintain, upgrade and replace portions of the portfolio, including large multi-million-dollar capital expenditures for new courthouses and correctional facilities. The Manager, Project Management - Capital Construction leads the Facilities Group, which is part of the Policy & Corporate Services division in the Department.About Our OpportunityThe Manager, Project Management - Capital Construction acts in a unique role for the Department of Justice as a subject matter expert in building design and construction. In this role the Manager leads, and is accountable for, building solutions for the Department that accommodate the delivery of Court, Sheriff, Legal and Correctional services, as well as the services of the Medical Examiners office. An important aspect of this role is the ability to extract and understand the Departmental business and act independently on behalf of the Department to communicate those needs to other government Departments, stakeholders, design consultants and building contractors.Primary AccountabilitiesThe scope of facility projects is a broad range, from new multi-million-dollar capital construction for courthouses and correctional facilities, to smaller scale building improvements. The spectrum of responsibilities includes:
Strategic planning,
Procuring project funding via the Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) business case process (where relevant to the project),
Gathering information from Justice stakeholders to define project scope, space programming, preparing schematic designs for the purposes of project definition and proof of concept, as well as establishing project budget and schedule.
Supervision of a facilities coordinator and architectural assistant.
Working closely with the real property, design, operations, and project management teams at the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) through all project phases (design to construction completion) to ensure that all the work is completed within the parameters of budget, schedule, quality, and scope while adhering to the policies and standards for provincial construction and the unique needs of Justice facilities.
Qualifications and ExperienceYou have a university degree in architecture or engineering and you either are, or are working towards being a registered member of your provincial licensing association.You have a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in building design, construction documentation (i.e. drawings and specifications) and contract administration.As our Manager, Project Management - Capital Construction, you will have expertise gaining confidence and cooperation of Departmental stakeholders, the design, operations, and project management divisions at DPW, and external professionals. You provide a professional approach to responsibilities, effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, as well as tact and independent judgement.The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.For more information, please visit .We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .Working Conditions
Work in a comfortable office setting.
Periodic travel to other locations within the province may be required.
Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
Additional InformationThis is a Permanent employment opportunity, based in Halifax, NS.A valid drivers license is required.What We Offer
Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
Countless career paths
A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus
Pay Grade: EC 12Salary Range: $3,760.89 - $4,701.11 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.Accommodation Statement:We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
