Human Rights Officer B B Early Resolution); Designated

Competition #: 47908
Department: Human Rights Commission
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 05-Mar-26 (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. See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) is an independent government agency mandated with administering the Human Rights Act. The Commission focuses on two key areas: providing a human rights dispute resolution process to resolve allegations of discrimination both on an individual and systemic level; and working to eliminate barriers and prevent discrimination through education, training, public engagement, and policy development.

Through this work, the Commission is helping to build inclusive communities and protect human rights in Nova Scotia.

The Dispute Resolution Division is an active unit within the Commission, employing close to 60% of the Commission team. The division’s work is highly sensitive and focuses on the resolution of inquiries and complaints related to allegations of discrimination through various methods, such as resolution conferences and investigations.

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Human Rights Officers (“HROs”) play a key role in protecting and advancing human rights in Nova Scotia. HROs are responsible for resolving inquiries as well as complaints accepted by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. Using restorative principles, HROs assess each matter assigned to them to determine the most appropriate and respectful way of resolving the matter.

The HRO, Early Resolution is a role that focuses specifically on the early resolution of inquiries and complaints. If you are people-focused and seeking an opportunity to play an important role in promoting fairness and justice in a diverse and inclusive province, this position may be for you!

Working at the Human Rights Commission will mean encountering difficult subject matter and engaging with individuals who are experiencing challenging situations. In the course of your work, you may serve individuals who are experiencing mental health concerns and various manifestations of trauma. While the Commission is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, team members must also take personal accountability for their own wellness.

Reporting to the Manager, Dispute Resolution, and with functional leadership from the Senior Human Rights Officer, the HRO, Early Resolution carries out the impartial review and resolution of inquiries and complaints brought to the attention of the Human Rights Commission. You may be the first contact at the Commission and will interact with individuals to gather an understanding of their circumstances and apply the provisions of the Human Rights Act.

You will collaboratively assess the appropriateness of early resolution for specific inquiries and complaints. You will facilitate resolution conferences using a variety of restorative and conflict resolution approaches. You will also use your expertise in conflict resolution and restorative practice to support colleagues in the resolution of complaints and to help build conflict-competence within the Commission.

You will often be faced with a wide array of information and will need to be organized, analytical, and restorative in your approach to complex issues. In a team environment, you will work collaboratively with…