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Manager, Federal, Provincial, Territorial Relations

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Government of Nova Scotia
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Us

The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we are committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery.

To do this, we are recruiting leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

About Our Opportunity

As Manager, Federal, Provincial, Territorial (FPT) Relations, you help Nova Scotia show up with clarity, respect, and influence at intergovernmental tables. You will prepare Deputy Ministers and Ministers for key conversations, craft clear positions grounded in evidence and provincial needs, and support thoughtful, principled approaches to federal agreements and negotiations. Day to day, you will translate complex issues into plain language and practical advice, bring diverse perspectives together, and turn decisions into actionable next steps—so our health system can deliver better outcomes for peoplein Nova Scotia.

You will join a small, supportive team that works across departments and Offices to build strong, impactful relationships across the health system.

Primary Accountabilities

  • Lead and support a small team of policy professionals—setting clear priorities and processes, sharing knowledge, and creating an environment where everyone contributes.
  • Coordinate intergovernmental intelligence and strategy so that departmental advice is timely, consistent, and easy to act on.
  • Develop clear, plain‑language materials (briefings, options, speaking notes) that help senior leaders participate fully in FPT forums and understand decisions, next steps, and impacts.
  • Manage the flow of high‑volume information and requests across government and with external partners, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and discretion.
  • Provide practical advice on health topics in partnership with Intergovernmental Affairs and colleagues across departments and Offices.
  • Integrate evidence and analysis into strategy and planning—advancing continuous improvement in policy and research, issues management and tracking, and the coordination of intergovernmental meetings, working groups, and committees.
  • Build and maintain constructive, diplomatic relationships with officials, agencies, and partners to advance health system policies and programs—seeking innovative, people‑centered solutions.

    • Qualifications and Experience

    We recognize that great candidates come from many backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria below and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

  • Education:

    Post‑secondary education in health, social, or political sciences (or a related field). An equivalent mix of education and relevant experience will be considered. A master’s degree in Health Services or Public Administration is an asset, not a requirement.
  • Experience:

    Several (approx. three to five) years of progressive experience in policy, strategy, communications, and/or stakeholder relations. Experience may be across public, broader public, non‑profit, or private sectors.
  • People leadership:
    Experience leading or coordinating work in collaborative, cross‑functional teams. You create a respectful, inclusive environment and help others do their best work.
  • Relationship building:
    Proven ability to build trust and work effectively with senior leaders, partners, and diverse stakeholders, including across sectors.
  • Communication:
    Skilled at translating complex information into clear, plain‑language briefings and recommendations tailored to different audiences.
  • Judgement & delivery:
    Strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities andprocesses, meet deadlines, and respond to rapid requests with accuracy and discretion.
  • Government & health system knowledge (asset):
    Understanding of health…
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