Manager, Labour Standards Adjudication and Policy

Competition # : 47726 

Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG 

Closing Date: 28-Jan-26  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

The Labour Standards Division is responsible for the Labour Standards Code and related regulations, which establish the basic rights and responsibilities of provincially regulated employers and workers in Nova Scotia.  The legislation provides a dispute resolution mechanism and enforcement tools for addressing complaints under the Code and establishes licensing and registration requirements in relation to the recruitment and hiring of foreign workers.
We help people understand and comply with our legislation and provide a fair, accessible and responsive dispute resolution system.
We know our work can be challenging and often deals with people in difficult situations − we strive to create a welcoming, respectful, safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

As the Manager, Labour Standards Adjudication and Policy, you will support the division's mandate to provide fair, impartial, effective and timely dispute resolution services.  You will lead a team of officers responsible for investigating and adjudicating complex complaints and foreign worker applications.  You will assist with the development of resources, and the implementation of practices, to support the Division's adjudicative work.  As well, you will provide policy support to assist the Division with legislative and regulatory changes.
This position reports to the Director of Labour Standards.

Key accountabilities include:

A law degree, management experience plus several years of working experience in labour or employment related law.
As the successful candidate you demonstrate an understanding of the changing employment environment and the challenges this can create in the context of current labour standards legislation, as well as an understanding of the unique vulnerability of foreign workers and the policy tools available to create protections for these workers.  You work well independently, and in team environments you apply the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion to all areas of your work and will support your colleagues to do the same.
You have demonstrated experience in interpreting, applying, and analyzing legislation, regulations, or policies. You possess exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively on multiple deadlines simultaneously.  You have superior communication skills (verbal and written) and proven experience with complaint investigation and decision-writing.  You have a thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

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.
You must have a driver's licence and be able to occasionally travel.

Pay Grade: EC 12 

Salary Range: $3, $4,815.22 Bi-Weekly   

The salary rates include an economic adjustment that has been approved.  These rates are effective April 1, Implementation in our HR system will occur on March 5, Until then, the current rates will apply.  Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the applicable policies.

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.

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

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