Kathleen Trott

Kathleen Trott was appointed Deputy Minister of the Office of Addictions and Mental Health in September 2023. She was appointed Deputy Minister of the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care in December 2024.

Biography

Kathleen has more than 20 years of private sector and public service experience. She has held several senior roles with the Government of Nova Scotia, including leading Policy and Corporate Services at the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage and Managing Director of Marketing at Communications Nova Scotia. Before joining the Government of Nova Scotia, Kathleen worked for Aliant and Bell Aliant.

Previous roles

  • Associate Deputy Minister, Department of Health and Wellness
  • Executive Director, Policy and Corporate Services, Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
  • Managing Director of Marketing, Communications Nova Scotia
  • leadership positions, Aliant and Bell Aliant