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Available Position - Director of Operations, Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS)

The mission of the Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS), a not-for-profit organization, is to promote the cause of Commissionaires by the creation of meaningful employment opportunities for former members of the Canadian Forces (CF), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and others who wish to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.  CNS is committed to providing quality jobs for veterans. 

Please submit your resumé and cover letter to Anne James, Director of Human Resources no later than 16:00 hrs on Friday, November 27, 2009 by e-mail at

ajames@commissionaires.ns.ca

or by fax at (902) 444-8590 

A Military or policing background will be considered an asset for this position. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

MANAGEMENT

• Providing strategic oversight of the Operations Department of CNS

• Ensuring the effective delivery of security services on a province wide basis

• Providing strategic advice on CNS operational issues such as Marine Security, expansion of services offerings and overall operations

• Ensuring the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures

• Acting as a decision maker in the grievance procedure as defined in the Collective Agreements and the Policies and Procedures Manuals

• Developing and managing the Departmental budget pertaining to Operations including those of the Districts

• Ensuring training is being delivered allowing students to achieve the established and approved standards and full potential

• Ensuring performance management targets are established and monitored for all Operations and Training staff members

• Ensuring CNS is meeting/exceeding its obligations to maintain ISO certification

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:                                                             

• University degree, Staff College or an acceptable equivalent

• Excellent leadership skills and comfortable being part of a senior leadership team

• Superior communication skills (verbal and written)

• Superior interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated ability in the management of a large, fast-paced organization where client satisfaction and  professionalism is the key to success

• Change management experience and willingness to initiate and implement change

• Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment

• Contract management and client relationship management

• Well developed negotiating skills including an ability to reach compromises as appropriate

• Understanding of budget management, human resources management and a demonstrated ability to understand and implement legislation and regulations

• Experience in project management and delivering results within defined parameters

• Proficient in software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook 

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.  We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

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