Director Justice Policy and FPT Relations - Department of Justice and Public Safety - Perma

Position: 174921 - Director Justice Policy and FPT Relations - Department of Justice and Public Safety - Perma
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Those looking for more information are invited to visit Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

Reporting to the Deputy Minister and Deputy Attorney General, this position is responsible to foster innovation and transformative change in justice and public safety systems; managing the integrated planning, development, implementation, measurement and analysis of Departmental public policies, plans and processes. This position provides strategic leadership, evidence-based research and policy advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister and senior management as they relate to Government, intergovernmental and the Department’s strategic priorities.

Responsible for over 120 provincial statutes and associated regulations This position leads the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s federal/provincial/territorial relations including policy, legislation and agreement on areas of shared jurisdiction. This position leads, directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the division which includes a service delivery section and a policy and intergovernmental relations section.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Provide executive advice and assistance to the Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General and Deputy Minister/Deputy Attorney General on issues management; coordinates and provides advice and information to support the Deputy Minister and Minister in intergovernmental forums and policy issues;

Formulate responses to correspondence from other governments and stakeholders on public policy issues and recommends positions through research on issues, legislation, consulting subject matter experts, etc., determining impacts on the Province and developing provincial policy positions;

Lead the departmental compilation and preparation of briefing materials to advise Minister and Deputy Minister at FPT Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety, FPT Deputy Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety, and Ministers Responsible for Human Rights and their related sub tables; which includes obtaining and synthesizing information from other seven other Directors and their staff to confirm and advance province’s positions on justice system issues and priorities;

Lead analysis, and provide and compile advice on briefing materials for the Premier through Inter-Governmental Affairs section of Executive Council for FPT Inter-Governmental Affairs tables, including the Council of the Federation and the Council of Atlantic Premiers;

As a matter of shared constitutional jurisdiction with the federal government, confirming, advancing and negotiating the province’s positions on justice system and public safety issues, priorities and legislation at the official’s level and escalating the appropriate advice to DMs and Ministers (which can include Ministers from other departments);

Oversee a team to conduct research, analysis, policy development, legislative drafting, and implementation of current, new, or modified Departmental public policies and laws, programs, and internal business processes as a means to ensure execution of strategic direction and mandate;

Oversee the departmental legislative planning process (over 120 statutes) with…