Consultant, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and

4 months ago

Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 43971
**Department**: Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives
**Location**: HALIFAX
**Type of Employment**: Permanent
**Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
**Closing Date**: 10-Sep-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Designation Status
This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as Indigenous Person, African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons, Person with a Disability.
See the Nova Scotia Government's Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
About Us
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
Who is EDIA?
The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) unit consists of a group of professionals who support the work of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the Nova Scotia Public Service. We support departments in eliminating barriers to underrepresented groups, establishing and meeting employment equity targets at all levels, and in creating safe, inclusive and accessible workspaces. Our team functions as one with respect and acknowledgement for differences and how they make us stronger, together.
**About Our Opportunity**:
If you answered yes to these questions, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore with the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism as a Consultant, with the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit.
Our Story
As a natural leader you actively support change through effective communication and planning. As an EDIA Consultant you will report to the Director of the unit and be part of a team that provides strategic leadership, training, advice, and support to the Nova Scotia Government on EDIA activities and initiatives.
**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:
Advising and supporting client departments in the implementation of corporate strategies, such as the All Together Action Plan, Government of Nova Scotia Accessibility Plan, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and other EDIA related issues and departmental plans;
Increasing awareness of and building capacity for EDIA across government. This includes facilitating a range of EDIA training courses for employees and leaders across the public service;
Partnering with colleagues from African Nova Scotian Affairs, L'nu Affairs, the Accessibility Directorate, and the Nova Scotia Public Service Commission, who also globally support government and community with corporate level initiatives.
Fostering positive partnerships with various community-based groups and organizations, related partners, including departmental EDIA leads/resources and champions, and Employee Networks, to name a few;
Playing a lead role in the identification and removal of barriers, including systemic barriers, preventing members of equity groups from participating to their full potential in the workplace;
Contributing to the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of policies, guidelines and programs designed to foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces;
Developing resources related to EDIA for employees and managers across government;
Leading corporate level EDIA assessments and reports; and
Collecting, analysing and reporting on relevant data such as Self Identification, jurisdictional, and academic research, related to EDIA
Equivalency
Qualifications and Experience
This could be the right job for you if you have the following skills and experience:
Project management experience, i.e., developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, guidelines and/or programs;
Effective facilitation, presentation, and training skills;
Extensive experience partnering and building positive relationships, including engagement processes with a variety of equity communities;
A high level of intercultural competence and a strong diversity and critical analysis lens when reviewing policies, programs, processes, and practices;
Experience working on anti-racism policies and issues around systemic discrimination affecting underrepresented groups;
Completion of post-secondary education, such as a bachelor or master level degree in a related field plus several years of related community and/or work experience. This may include advocacy, organizing or research on systemic racism and oppressi

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