Government of Nova Scotia
Project Manager, Police Records Management
🇨🇦Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada7 days ago
CA$179K – CA$223KMidFull Time
Competition # : 48641
Department: Justice
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-May-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Public Safety and Security Division (PSSD) is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians through collaboration with communities and partners across the province and country. We deliver a wide range of programs, supports, and services in accordance with provincial and federal legislation and are committed to ensuring services are accessible, equitable, and representative of the communities we serve.
The Public Safety and Security Division is comprised of the following units:
Policing Strategies and Governance
Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing
Safety and Security Investigations Unit
Provincial Firearms Program
Security Programs Office
Service Dog Program
Public Safety Audit Function
Police Modernization
For more information on the Department of Justice Public Safety and Security Division, please visit:
https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety
Reporting to the Manager, Digital Policing Governance, the Project Manager, Police Records Management is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects supporting the implementation and ongoing modernization of policing records management systems in Nova Scotia.
The primary focus of this role is the provincial Records Management System (RMS) for policing. The position leads project direction and delivery related to RMS implementation, coordination, and sustainment, while also supporting broader policing modernization initiatives as required.
This role has direct supervisory responsibility for two Program Specialists and provides hands‑on project leadership in a complex, multi‑partner environment involving policing agencies, government stakeholders, and external vendors. You will be accountable for project performance, deliverables, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring work is completed within approved scope, schedule, and budget, and aligned with governance, legislative, privacy, and public accountability requirements.
As the Project Manager, Police Records Management, you are responsible for:
To be successful in this role, you will have a university degree in a relevant field such as public administration, business administration, project management, information management, or a related discipline, along with several years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program delivery, or public sector modernization. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience working in a law enforcement, public safety, or justice environment is considered an asset. Experience related to records management systems, digital systems implementation, information management, or large‑scale transformation initiatives is also an asset.
You will bring:
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 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: Benefits for government employees.
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting and may involve sitting for long periods of time.
Travel throughout the province may be required. The normal work week is 35 hours.
This is a permanent, full‑time, non‑unionized position, located in Halifax, NS.
Enhanced background check required, with the possibility of federal security clearance
A valid driver’s licence is required
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,571.99 - $4,465.03 Bi-Weekly
Employment 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.
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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.
