Equity Diversity & Inclusion Consultant (Designated)
About The Position
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. The OEA's mandate was expanded to include both an internal and external focus. Internally, they work to promote and advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and to create a culturally responsive workplace. Externally, they work to identify and address systemic racism, barriers, and inequities in government policy, legislation, programs, and services. The team is described as energetic, with a positive attitude and determination to make a difference through a collaborative government approach, striving to be representative of the communities they serve and valuing diversity. The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) unit within the OEA consists of professionals who support these efforts in the Nova Scotia Public Service. They assist departments in eliminating barriers for underrepresented groups, establishing and meeting employment equity targets, and creating safe, inclusive, and accessible workspaces. The unit functions with respect and acknowledgement for differences, recognizing their strength. This role is for a Consultant within the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit, seeking a passionate champion for EDIA who enjoys strategy implementation, developing others, building positive relationships, and fostering culturally responsive work environments. The role involves working in a respectful environment, dealing with complex issues, and applying critical thinking and analysis.
Requirements
- 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 diverse 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 oppression, inclusion and accessibility, cultural responsiveness, as examples.
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams (teleconferencing tool) and comfortable learning new web-based enterprise application when required.
- Conceptual Thinking
- Strategic Orientation
- Outcome Focus
- Initiative
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Partnering and Relationship Building
- Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Individuals who identify as Mi’kmaw and are connected to community would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- 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, including 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.
- 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.
- Collecting, analysing and reporting on relevant data such as Self Identification, jurisdictional, and academic research, related to EDIA.
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in
- Forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Being an active leader in addressing systemic barriers experienced by Indigenous communities
- Countless career paths
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
