Communications Director

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications planning and delivery across digital, print, media, marketing, and stakeholder channels.
• Serve as a key advisor to Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and senior government leaders on complex communications issues.
• Anticipate emerging issues and manage crisis communications to protect government credibility and public safety.
• Collaborate with the Executive Council and central communications teams to ensure unified government messaging.
• Manage communication projects and campaigns from conception to impact, including budgeting and measurable outcomes.
• Integrate digital strategy, media relations, and stakeholder engagement to influence public behavior and understanding.
• Guide internal communications and organizational change messaging to build employee engagement.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Extensive experience developing and delivering multi-channel communications strategies.
• Proven experience in people management, including coaching and mentoring teams.
• Experience briefing senior executives and officials for media interviews and public appearances.
• Strong understanding of government processes and public policy.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of Nova Scotia’s unique social, historical, and demographic makeup.
• French language skills.
• Experience with data analytics, human-centered approaches, and artificial intelligence.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance.
• General illness, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
• Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing training.

About the Company

The Government of Nova Scotia provides essential programs and services to support the province's citizens. The Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD) manages a diverse portfolio including Child and Family Wellbeing, Employment Support Services, Income Assistance, and Disability Support Programs to help vulnerable Nova Scotians achieve independence and security.