Director, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
5 days ago
Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA) is seeking a visionary leader to champion and lead the development of strategies and programs that promote the Government of Nova Scotia as a place where individuals, at all levels of the organization, are respected and valued for their differences and contributions.
About the Role
- Reporting to the Executive Director, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA), you will lead a strong, dynamic team of professionals committed to making the Nova Scotia Public Service a better place to work.
- You will be responsible for providing corporate leadership and strategic EDIA expertise in the areas of employment equity, barrier identification, action planning, measurement, and evaluation.
- You will work to establish a systems-based approach, ensuring an equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility lens is applied in corporate human resource strategies, programs, and policies.
About the Team
- The OEA works across government with partners, communities, and public service employees to help lead and support government's equity and anti-racism initiatives.
- The team is energetic, positive, and determined to make a difference by applying a collaborative government approach.
About the Opportunity
- This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2025.
- The appointment status is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies and programs that promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the Nova Scotia Public Service.
- Lead a team of professionals to achieve the goals and objectives of the OEA.
- Provide corporate leadership and strategic EDIA expertise in the areas of employment equity, barrier identification, action planning, measurement, and evaluation.
- Establish a systems-based approach to ensure an equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility lens is applied in corporate human resource strategies, programs, and policies.
Requirements
- Post-secondary or graduate degree in a related and relevant field (or an acceptable equivalency).
- Substantial years of progressive leadership experience supporting Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives and/or teams.
- Experience in demonstrating the value of a diverse and respectful workforce.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong working knowledge of issues impacting diverse equity communities.
- Ability to lead major initiatives, policy, or strategy development.
- Ability to move fluidly between work at the individual, group, and systems level.
What We Offer
- Engaging Workplace: Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in.
- Career Development: You have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Countless Career Paths: Opportunities for growth and advancement.
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance.
- General illness, Short and Long Term Disability.
- Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
Accommodation
The Nova Scotia Government is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and safe experience for all applicants. Accommodations are available to applicants on request throughout all aspects of the hiring process.
Working Conditions
- Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
- May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Pay Grade: EC 13
Salary Range: $4, $5,069.81 Bi-Weekly
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