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Location

Halifax, NS | Canada

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Job description

Diversity & Inclusion Advisor - Gender Services

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Diversity & Inclusion Advisor - Gender Services with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the Chief Administrative Office. Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Diversity and Inclusion/ANSAIO, the Advisor, Diversity & Inclusion provides strategic advice to all parts of the organization (Corporate and Council) on policy development needs; direction and recommendations on integration and alignment; and participates in special projects/initiatives. The Advisor will support the implementation of the Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Framework, including organizational policies, processes and procedures to improve the delivery of municipal services to diverse communities.

The Advisor will also support activities in the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency to:

• Establish long-term and meaningful relationships with traditionally underrepresented communities.
• Provide analysis and advice to HRM staff and management on the integration and alignment of the needs of diverse communities within the overall design of HRFE plans, policies, programs, community engagement and services.

For a detailed list of duties and responsibilities, please email ****@halifax.ca referencing the competition BR number and position title.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate Degree (preferably in behavioral sciences, human resources management, social sciences, education, communication, human relations, education, or other relevant discipline) with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of directly related experience working with Diverse communities or organizations.
• Extensive experience in the field of equity, inclusion and diversity.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in adult education principles and practices in relationship to the design and delivery of experiential programming and organizational development.
• Experience working in a diverse and decentralized organization, ideally in the public sector.
• Experience in dealing with significant organizational change.
• Experience in developing constructive working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and/or other aspects of human diversity.
• Facilitation training an asset.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in recruitment/selection, training, change management, workplace diversity, and other Human Resource programs and services.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in consultation, facilitation, strategic planning and project management skills.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing, present ideas and recommendations that involve complex and politically sensitive issues to management, decision-making bodies, committees, applicants and citizens.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgement and reach appropriate conclusions within broad policies and guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of HRM management, staff, applicants, community representatives, the development community, media representatives, and the public.
• Ability to promote and adhere to the principles of teamwork including: participation, shared responsibility, open communication, trust and mutual support.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional approach while being results–oriented and a leader who displays initiative, integrity and enthusiasm.
• Knowledge of standard office software and technology including Microsoft Office Suite, and other similar systems.
• Superior written and verbal communications and strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of municipal planning tools and practices considered an asset

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.

COMPETENCIES: Valuing Diversity, Communications, Customer Service, Developing Others, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork & Cooperation, Decision Making, Analytical Thinking, Networking/Relationship Building

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. However, work outside these hours is required to engage with the community (i.e.: attend meeting, consultations, etc.).

WORK LOCATION: Purdy's Landing Suite 301A, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

SALARY: NU8, Non-Union, $81,810-$112,510. Salary to commensurate on education and experience.

CLOSING DATE: Applicants will be received up to 11:59pm on Sunday, March 10, 2024 .

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview/ testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

(position #78628121)

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