Policy and Engagement Coordinator

3 months ago


Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:02-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA) works across government with partners and communities to help lead and support government’s anti-racism initiatives and promote equity. We work to identify and address systemic racism and inequity in government policy, legislation, The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA) works across government with partners, communities, and public service employees, to help lead and support government’s equity and anti-racism initiatives. In July 2024, our mandate was expanded to include both an internal and external focus.
- For public service employees—we work to promote and advance equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and to create a culturally responsive workplace; and
- For all Nova Scotians—we work to identify and address systemic racism, barriers, and inequities in government policy, legislation, programs and services.

If you are interested in making a difference and wish to join a strong team who strive to achieve change, we are interested in hearing from you

**About Our Opportunity**:
The Policy and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of projects and activities related to OEA’s policy and engagement activities. The Coordinator will work on a variety of specialized and complex policy and engagement projects to advance equity and anti-racism initiatives in Nova Scotia including those related to the requirements of the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act and Nova Scotia’s Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy.

This position reports to the Director, Policy and Planning.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Some duties include:

- Supporting the development of engagement plans, developing engagement materials and coordinating logístical arrangements for engagements.
- Conducting analysis on input from engagements to inform policy options to be considered. This includes supporting Senior Policy Analysts in developing policy options for senior management approval.
- Conducting research and preparing summary briefing reports on emerging policy and engagement issues and initiatives.
- Supporting project management in the office by reviewing project documentation to ensure all deliverables required are present, complete and appropriately archived.
- Coordinating and preparing documentation, meeting minutes, communications and reports for approval while following up on pending issues.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Analytical Thinking, Adaptability and Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Outcome Focus, Effective Interactive Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

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.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, 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.

**What We Offer**:

- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths

**Pay Grade**:_ _EC 07

**Salary Range**:_ _$2,289.42 - $2,861.78 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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