Competition # : 36846
Department: Natural Resources & Renewables
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Closing Date: 10/26/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as an Indigenous Person, African Nova Scotian or Other Racially Visible Person, or a Person with a Disability.
African Nova Scotian- is any Nova Scotian who chooses to declare African ancestry, regardless of how long they have lived here and regardless of how much African ancestry they can declare.
Indigenous Peoples – persons who identify themselves as First Nation (Status and non-Status), Métis, or Inuit.
Persons with Disabilities – persons who, for the purposes of employment, identify themselves or believe that an employer is likely to consider that the workplace environment may create a barrier due to a long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, hearing, neurological psychiatric or learning disability.
Racially Visible Persons – persons, other than Aboriginal people or African Nova Scotians, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.
The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of energy, forests, geoscience, mines, minerals, provincial parks and wildlife resources, and the administration of the Province’s Crown lands. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management for us all to benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
Are you passionate about Diversity and Inclusion?
Do you get excited about having the opportunity to set the vision and strategic direction for Diversity and Inclusion in the Public Service and making systemic change?
Are you a leader and a champion of change? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration with partners is critical?
Do you like to roll up your sleeves and get things done?
If you answer yes to these questions, then we would like to invite you to read further.
As the Manager of Diversity and Inclusion with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, you will be accountable for the successful implementation of strategic initiatives that are focused on creating a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
The Manager will support actions to transform NRR into a welcoming workplace with a workforce representative of the NS population at all levels of the organization:
This may be the right opportunity for you if you are a leader with extensive partnership and stakeholder relations skills, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e. social science, public administration, human resources) and several years of related experience.
You have significant experience leading projects and/or initiatives from initiation to implementation and have a strategic orientation in leading large corporate horizontal initiatives. You have experience in research and policy development as well as experience providing recommendations and strategies. As the successful candidate, you will also have experience developing partnerships with government departments, agencies and /or employers.
In addition, you possess the following:
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.
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.
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Work is conducted within an office environment.
The ability to travel locally, nationally, and internationally may be required (driver’s license and/or passport may be required).
Please note this is a term opportunity with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2024.
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,143.79 – $3,929.78 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.