Employment Opportunity

Manager of Protective Services

Permanent Full-time – Pay Level 6 ($76,466 - $96,396)

The County of Annapolis is currently seeking a Manager of Protective Services to join our team! This is an opportunity to work amongst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline and the lush Annapolis River, where you will be captivated by coastal communities, towns, village, historic properties and stunning parks that are the pride of our county. Annapolis County is an ideal location to live, work and play.

Manager of Protective Services shall be responsible for providing daily leadership, coaching, and mentoring to staff under their direction, ensuring they are properly trained, resourced, and supported through effective policies and performance management. The Manager performs the duties of Administrator of Dangerous or Unsightly Premises, oversees the enforcement of municipal bylaws including noise and dogs, and manages the Municipality’s animal control services and obligations under the Fences and Detention of Stray Livestock Act. The position establishes annual departmental priorities and long-term plans, monitors invoices and budgets related to prosecution services, and acts as staff liaison with the Municipality’s eleven fire departments, local policing agencies, the Department of Justice, and the RCMP. The Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating emergency measures in accordance with the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Act, ensuring legislation and bylaws are current, staff are equipped and trained to meet safety standards, and enforcement strategies are applied fairly and consistently. The position carries out the duties of a Special Constable, develops and maintains investigation and enforcement strategies and policies, prepares reports and presentations for senior staff and Council, and performs other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

Candidates for this position must possess, at a minimum, a degree or diploma in Public Administration, Enforcement, Emergency Management, or a related field, or a combination of education and lived experiences that meet requirements.

Additionally, Candidates must also have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in municipal enforcement, protective services, emergency management, or a related field, with preference given to those with municipal government experience, or a combination of formal experience and lived experiences.

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This employment competition will close on October 12, 2025 at 4:00PM

Rachael Browne, Administrative Clerk

(902) 955-0771

Email: employment@annapoliscounty.ca

Municipality of the County of Annapolis

PO Box 100 (752 St. George St)

Annapolis Royal, NS  B0S 1A0

Applications will not be accepted via Social Media (Facebook)

The County of Annapolis thanks all those for applying but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.