About This Report
Government transparency matters. When public servants are promoted or new leaders are hired, Nova Scotians deserve to know. This information is technically public but rarely compiled in an accessible format.
This report tracks leadership changes at the manager level and above across all provincial departments for the month of January 2026. We publish monthly to ensure citizens, journalists, and researchers have access to this information.
13
Executive Promotions
23
Director-Level Changes
110
New Hires
28
Departments
Executive Appointments
Deputy Ministers, Senior Executive Directors, and equivalent
Alex Ikejiani
Deputy Minister, Justice and Attorney General
Department of Justice
Alicia Arana
Senior Executive Director, Operations
Previously: Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Decision Support
Opportunities and Social Development
Norma MacIsaac
Senior Executive Director, Canadian Intergovernmental Relations & Corporate Services
Previously: Executive Director, Canadian Intergovernmental Relations & Corporate Services
Intergovernmental Affairs
Angela Paulin
Senior Executive Director, Trade and Economic Policy
Previously: Executive Director, Trade and Economic Policy
Intergovernmental Affairs
Kim Matheson
Executive Director, CEAW
Education and Early Childhood Development
Derek Harvey
Executive Director, Policy and Budgetary Planning
Previously: Director of Policy
Finance and Treasury Board
Director-Level Changes
Directors, Regional Directors, and senior management
Amy MacNeil
Director
Previously: Senior Manager
Justice
Jaime Reynolds
Director Investigation and Outreach
Previously: Manager of Youth & Seniors Services
Office of the Ombudsman
Susan Vanier
Director, French Second Language
Previously: FSL Programs Consultant
Education and Early Childhood Development
Doreen Mackley
Regional Director
Previously: A/Regional Director-Eastern Region
Environment and Climate Change
Katelyn Lacey
Director, Financial Accounting
Finance and Treasury Board
John Kenney
Director, Strategic & Intergovernmental Relations
Previously: Director of Digital Governance
Cyber Security and Digital Solutions
Mandy Grace
Director, People and Culture
Previously: Director, Digital Culture and People
Cyber Security and Digital Solutions
William Bowers
Regional Service Delivery Director
Previously: Regional Service Delivery Manager
Opportunities and Social Development
Eric Newbould
Director, Absence Management
Public Service Commission
Jeanne Thorne
Director of Finance, SLTC
Previously: Director of Finance, Capital Infrastructure, DHW & DSLTC
Finance and Treasury Board
Kenzie Kozera
A/Director Investigation & Outreach
Previously: A/Manager
Office of the Ombudsman
Manager-Level Changes
Managers, Coordinators, and specialist roles
Renata Mageste da Silva
Manager of Climate Change
Previously: Equity and Engagement Coordinator
Environment and Climate Change
Rebecca Abou Rahal
Manager, Information and Dispute Resolution
Previously: Labour Standards Officer 3
Labour, Skills and Immigration
Roberta MacAskill
Acting Manager, Infrastructure Leasing & Facilities Planning
Previously: Infrastructure & Facilities Project Lead
Public Works
Tracey Devereaux
Manager, Policy and Program
Previously: Director, Restorative Initiatives
Justice
Willow Easton
Senior Corporate Strategist
Previously: Manager, Innovation
Executive Council
Jason Power
Staff Sergeant
Previously: Deputy Sheriff Supervisor
Justice
Tanaysha Sack
Manager - Equity and Inclusion
Labour, Skills and Immigration
Jennifer Imhonlele
Manager, Service Provider Funding
Education and Early Childhood Development
Paul Angelopoulos
Manager of Information Management, Health & Safety
Service Nova Scotia
Timothy Locke
Area Manager
Natural Resources
Michelle Ritchie
Supervisor, Office Services
Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal
Notable New Hires
Senior specialists, analysts, and key operational roles
| Name | Position | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Kasey Connely | Senior Advisor, Research & Analytics | Executive Council |
| Gillian DesRoche | Senior Consultation Advisor | L'nu Affairs |
| Mark Wickson | Senior Policy Analyst | Agriculture |
| Kaitlynne Lowe | Senior Policy Analyst | Justice |
| Mac Sado | Senior Business Analyst | Cyber Security and Digital Solutions |
| Peter Lamey | Legal Analyst | NS Securities Commission |
| Stanley Egenti | OHS Inspector Specialist 3 | Labour, Skills and Immigration |
| William Richards | District Engineer | Environment and Climate Change |
| Patrick Henick | 911 IT Specialist | Emergency Management |
| Kirkland R. White | Technical Analyst | Cyber Security and Digital Solutions |
| Fola Onafuwa | Coordinator, Policy, Planning and Processes | Health and Wellness |
| Kristina Bookall | Architect | Public Works |
Changes by Department
Opportunities and Social Development
19
new hires and promotions
Public Works
17
new hires and promotions
Justice
14
new hires and promotions
Service Nova Scotia
12
new hires and promotions
Office of the Ombudsman
11
new hires and promotions
Labour, Skills and Immigration
7
new hires and promotions
Cyber Security and Digital Solutions
6
new hires and promotions
Finance and Treasury Board
5
new hires and promotions
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