operations manager Halifax
Job description
Department: Finance and Treasury Board
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 6/15/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Province of Nova Scotia is committed to offering a gaming industry that is well regulated, while providing tangible benefits and contributions to the province, its people, and good causes that are important to Nova Scotians.
The Gaming Division ensures gambling in Nova Scotia is socially responsible while making reasonable profits for the government. In performing this role, staff oversee the gaming operators, Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) and Casino Nova Scotia (CNS), who carry out the day-to-day business. The Government, and ultimately the people, of Nova Scotia are the shareholders and owners of the industry.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Gaming Operations, the Manager, Lottery Operations is accountable for interpreting and monitoring financial performance of lottery operations (video lottery, retail and online gaming) and will support the achievement of the Gaming Division’s strategic goals and initiatives related to lottery operations in a socially responsible manner.
Specific accountabilities relate to the achievement of operational, financial, and strategic objectives; supporting and assessing projects and initiatives that support the achievement of those objectives; relationship management; risk assessments; monthly and quarterly reporting; supporting development of communication plans; and, collaborating on compliance, risk and issues management.
Primary Accountabilities
A few of your key responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing business plans and budgets, challenging business case assumptions, and upholding accountability for deliverables.
- Monitoring and analyzing financial performance, assessing variances, and developing in-year financial projections.
- Supporting achievement of strategic goals by recognizing needs, conducting research and analysis, and recommending strategic initiatives.
- Leading and managing approved projects to completion.
- Working collaboratively on projects with the operator and other stakeholders.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met and reporting requirements fulfilled.
- Collaborating on monitoring business risks and regulatory compliance.
- Preparing regular written reports and presentations.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with operator and other key stakeholders.
- Having regular meetings and discussions with operator team members and stakeholders.
- Supporting obtaining government approval on initiatives as required.
Qualifications and Experience
You are results oriented and well organized, have strong analytical skills, and able to solve problems and make sound business decisions. In addition, you are a strong communicator (written and oral), who interacts effectively with others and positively influences relationships.
You have a university degree in business and five (5) years of relevant corporate experience in one or a combination of financial management, contract management, and/or project management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint is required.
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.
Successful completion of a security clearance application process will be required as a condition of employment.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
Additional Information
This competition will be used to fill One (1) permanent position.
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 within Government.
- Department-specific flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,238.10 - $4,047.67 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.
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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 [email protected].
About Province of Nova Scotia
CEO: Stephen McNeil
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.novascotia.ca
Year Founded: 1749
