Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and

**Competition #**: 43966
**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
About Our Opportunity
The Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility is a developmental opportunity. You will be responsible for the coordination and administration of corporate EDIA programs, projects, and activities that require innovative approaches, and that have an impact on departments and the Nova Scotia Public Service at large.
Primary Accountabilities
You will provide a range of coordination and support activities, including but not limited to:
Supporting the team of EDIA Consultants in training, facilitation, and client consultation and case management activities
Coordinating corporate EDIA events such as the biennial public service diversity conference, and other panel discussions and learning opportunities
Preparing various departmental and corporate communications and announcements related to EDIA initiatives such as EDIA training and resources, initiatives with Employee Networks, committees, and other EDIA partners across government, and calendar observances.
Coordinating and preparing meeting documentation, minutes, and agendas
Preparing data reporting tools and compiling the data collection and analysis for various reports such as the annual Moving Toward Equity report, Employee Network Workplans, and corporate assessments and tracking.
Responsible for managing the budget and workplans of Employee Networks
Preparation of procurement processes and documents
Social Media Management
Administering the EDIA shared network folders
Researching such as jurisdictional or academic related to EDIA
Delivering required outcomes by working within established project plans
Coordinating and preparing project performance and workplan reports to assist management in their decision-making and with strategic and operational planning
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
**Equivalencies include, but are not limited to**:
A minimum of 5 years of related work experience in coordination of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility at this level or above.
Alternate education or training related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility comparable to that requested.

**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.
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting with frequent opportunity to move about.
High concentration of visual demands for proof reading and entering data into a computer database, giving close attention to detail.
Pressures to meet deadlines with attention to accuracy.
What We Offer
Engaging Workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for ev