Equity Diversity & Inclusion Consultant; Designated

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Competition # :49556

Department:Office of Equity and Anti-Racism

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:31-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as an Indigenous, Aboriginal or First Nation Person. Due to the nature of work and its connection to the Mi’kmaw Community in Nova Scotia, individuals who identify as Mi’kmaw and are connected to community would be considered an asset.
If you are a member of this equity group, you must self-identify during the application process to be considered. In addition, please complete the screening question as part of the application process.

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.

We are an energetic team with a positive attitude and determination to make a difference by applying a collaborative government approach. Our team strives to be representative of the communities we serve and we strongly value diversity.

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!

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 work spaces. Our team functions as one with respect and acknowledgement for differences and how they make us stronger, together.

Are you a passionate champion for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility? Do you enjoy strategy implementation and developing others? Do you thrive in building and fostering positive relationships and culturally responsive work environments? Do you enjoy working in a respectful environment dealing with complex issues while applying critical thinking and analysis?

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.

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.

You will provide subject matter expertise, training, advice, and support on a wide range of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility issues, with a focus on all areas.

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…