Executive Coordinator- Office of the CEO and Strategic Initiatives
2 weeks ago
Executive Coordinator – Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives
Halifax, NS • Full-time • Nov 24, 2025
Autism Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled and relationship-focused Executive Coordinator to support the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives. This pivotal role strengthens our mission, advances the strategic plan, and helps implement the Provincial Autism Action Plan.
As a trusted partner to the CEO, you will lead executive office operations, support organizational alignment, and build strong connections with government, sector, and community partners. Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and belonging are essential. This role provides the opportunity to directly contribute to initiatives that make a meaningful difference for autistic individuals and their families across Nova Scotia.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the CEO’s office, ensuring efficiency, organization, and responsiveness.
- Provide strategic support on scheduling, priority setting, briefing materials, reports, and follow‑up actions.
- Prepare board packages, briefing notes, presentations, and other materials to support governance and strategic decision‑making.
- Coordinate and track actions arising from board and committee meetings to ensure timely implementation.
- Support government and community relations, including research, talking points, briefings, and engagement with funders, donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Represent Autism Nova Scotia at meetings, events, and strategic tables as needed.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, innovation, and mission alignment across the organization.
- Contribute to internal communications, ensuring key messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Qualifications
- Post‑secondary degree in public administration, business, communications, social sciences, or a related field.
- 5‑7 years’ experience in executive‑level support, project management, or government/stakeholder relations.
- Experience in non‑profit or complex internal/external interest holder environments is an asset.
- Governance or board support experience preferred.
- High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism.
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Search required.
What We Offer
- Compensation aligned with experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Generous vacation time
- Employee wellness program
- A collaborative, mission‑driven culture grounded in inclusion and belonging
- Opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership within a provincial organization
You Belong Here
Autism Nova Scotia is committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel included, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from autistic individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, and members of equity‑deserving communities. Your unique perspective and experience will be supported and celebrated here.
We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and barrier‑free hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of recruitment, please let us know. We will work with you to provide the support and flexibility needed to participate fully and comfortably in the process.
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