Business Intelligence and Data Lead; Designated

Business Intelligence and Data Lead (Designated)

Competition # :49235

Department:Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:14-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as:
Indigenous Person, African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons, Person with a Disability.

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 work. Our work has expanded to include both an internal and external focus:

• For all Nova Scotians—we work to identify and address systemic racism, barriers, and inequities in government policy, legislation, programs and services; and
• For public service employees, we work to promote and advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and to create a culturally responsive workplace.

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

Are you someone who is great with data and passionate about equity? We are interested in hearing from you!

The Business Intelligence and Data Lead helps OEA use data, evidence, and community input to understand where barriers and inequities exist and what actions may be needed. This role supports the requirements of the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act and the commitments in the Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy. The position helps government make better decisions by turning information into clear insights that can support equitable outcomes for communities across Nova Scotia.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to gather information from different sources, organize it, and explain what it means in a clear and practical way. You may also work with government partners to decide what equity data should be collected, how it should be collected, and how it can be used responsibly to improve programs, services, and policies.

This position is also responsible for developing and managing an equity dashboard and a reporting platform using Microsoft Power Apps. These tools will help track progress, report on commitments, and share useful information with government partners. The role may also support evaluation projects, policy work, and community engagement by helping design clear ways to gather and use community knowledge, such as advisory tables and engagement processes.

• Develop, manage, and improve tools such as an equity dashboard and reporting platform to help track progress and share information clearly.
• Provide clear advice to OEA leaders and government partners on equity data, including where improvements may be needed.
• Make sure data and analysis are connected to the real policy, program, and service needs of OEA and government.
• Develop measures that help government understand risks, track outcomes, monitor progress, and make better decisions.
• Support evaluation work within OEA by helping assess what is working, what needs improvement, and what impact the work is having.
• Bring together numbers, stories, research, and community input to create clear information that supports decisions.
• Identify emerging issues, barriers, and inequities in areas such as health, housing, justice, and the workforce.
• Connect equity findings to government priorities and provide timely, evidence-based advice on policies, programs, and emerging issues.
• Use demographic, service, and outcome data responsibly to help understand how different communities may be affected by government decisions.
• Prepare briefings, dashboards, and analysis that show equity trends and how they relate to government priorities.
• Help make equity analysis a regular part of how government identifies and manages risks.
• Turn community experiences and feedback into practical advice that can improve policies, programs, and services.
• Make sure community input is…