Exec Director Position, NS Growth & Development 20July 2025

Jul 20, 2025;
– NS Government advertising for “Executive Director, Growth and Development
On indeed.com
From the advert:
Pay: “$11,112.76–$13,890.92 a month’
Job Type: Permanent;
Location: Halifax, NS B3J 3K8;
Closing Date: 31-Jul-25;
About Us:The Department of Growth & Development drives economic growth and productivity by creating the conditions for communities, businesses and households to thrive…The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians;
About Our Opportunity: We’re hiring a Senior Executive Director to lead a major cross-government initiative focused on growing the province’s GDP through natural resource-based sectors. This is a strategic, high-trust leadership role with impact across government and the economy. Reporting directly to the Deputy Minister, this role champion the interdepartmental coordination and convening that will define the next chapter of Nova Scotia’s economic direction. You will guide policy and program integration across fisheries, aquaculture, energy, agriculture, forestry, mining, and beyond. As coordination lead, you’ll also steer working groups, align communications, remove systemic barriers, and ensure measurable progress on a bold and shared economic agenda;
Primary Accountabilities:
…Build trusted partnerships with provincial departments, Crown corporations to engage: community partners, Indigenous leaders, the private sector, post-secondary institutions, and community-based organizations
…Coordinating the development of community benefits program to nurture community support for Natural Resource Projects…”