Policy and Engagement Coordinator

About Us

The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA) works across government with partners and communities to help lead and support government’s anti-racism initiatives and promote equity. We work to identify and address systemic racism and inequity in government policy, legislation, 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!

About Our Opportunity

The Policy and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of projects and activities related to OEA’s policy and engagement activities. The Coordinator will work on a variety of specialized and complex policy and engagement projects to advance equity and anti-racism initiatives in Nova Scotia including those related to the requirements of the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act and Nova Scotia’s Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy.

This position reports to the Director, Policy and Planning.  

Primary Accountabilities

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for ensuring that engagement for OEA is coordinated in a thoughtful and meaningful way and that all the work of this unit, including policy and engagement, is centered around underrepresented and underserved communities. The Coordinator will support both the Policy and Engagement teams by providing policy and program analysis and support, research, promotion, assessment and monitoring of tasks related to policy and engagement.

Some duties include:

• Supporting the development of engagement plans, developing engagement materials and coordinating logistical arrangements for engagements.
• Conducting analysis on input from engagements to inform policy options to be considered. This includes supporting Senior Policy Analysts in developing policy options for senior management approval.
• Conducting research and preparing summary briefing reports on emerging policy and engagement issues and initiatives.
• Supporting project management in the office by reviewing project documentation to ensure all deliverables required are present, complete and appropriately archived.
• Coordinating and preparing documentation, meeting minutes, communications and reports for approval while following up on pending issues.

Qualifications and Experience

You are a consummate professional with a will have a Bachelors’ Degree in a related discipline, involving coordination, project management, policy, research methods etc. Along with being a team player, you are also an independent self-starter who takes initiative and is adept at rallying and organizing other. You possess exceptional time and project management skills and are an expert at managing multiple priorities and deadlines. You have superb attention to detail and organizing skills. You are an excellent communicator, verbally and in writing.  You have a strong grasp of technology with intermediate to advanced level skills in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams (teleconferencing tool).You easily adapt to learning new web-based enterprise applications and can efficiently setup computer equipment and accessories, when required.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Analytical Thinking, Adaptability and Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Outcome Focus, Effective Interactive Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths