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Form of workCompetition # : 41570
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 09-Feb-24(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Designation Status
This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as Indigenous People, African/Black Nova Scotians and other Racialized Persons, Persons with a Disability, and/or Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
See the Nova Scotia Government's Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
About Us
The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) works as a trusted partner to grow the population, develop our current and future workforce, and foster inclusive, safe and fair workplaces. This includes welcoming people from across Canada and the world, helping people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need, promoting safe work environments and helping employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities. We work together to create a future where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
The Engagement, Equity and Belonging Branch supports our people and the health of our organization in five different areas: Communications and Outreach, Learning and Development, Workforce Diversification, Accessible and Inclusive Workplace Environments, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
We are an energetic team with a positive attitude and determination to make a difference by applying Equity and inclusion lens and ensure all training and development and engagement and communications are inclusive of the diversity of the department, our partners and Nova Scotians.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister the Executive Director will provide a critical equity lens on organizational engagement, Equity and Belonging that is needed to advance priorities within Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), its agencies and program delivery partners. This role provides expert policy advice, leads the strategic direction and provides operational leadership on the development and implementation of equity, inclusion, and diversity and ensures strategic direction and a framework for organizational health and psychological health and safety for the department as it applies to all business units within LSI i.e.: (Skills and Learning; Corporate Policy and Services; Immigration and Population Growth; Safety Division; Labour Services; Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency) its agencies, and partners.
The Executive Director will work both internally and horizontally, across government, to ensure that LSI's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, is aligned with key government priorities, the articulated goals of the Public Service Commission, and major policies and strategies such as Nova Scotia's Action Plan in Response to the International Decade for People of African Descent and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action/strategic priorities of Office of L'Nu Affairs.
Primary Accountabilities
- Principal advisor on all matters relating to diversity/inclusion issues, providing leadership to department/senior management in formulating business plans, mandate and accountability reports, developing policy, and accountability frameworks and identifying strategic priorities and outcomes through a lens of inclusion and diversity in support of cross-department programs, services and initiatives and in support of key corporate policy and planning initiatives.
- Leads the development and implementation of innovative, leading-edge programs and services to address identified partnerships, collaborative approaches, needs, opportunities, and priorities.
- Spearheads changes to policies, support strategic direction and amend organizational systems on matters of overall inclusion and diversity. Including developing and leveraging strategic linkages with other departments, stakeholders (eg. NSCC and Universities), and the community to ensure inclusion in program and service design, for equity-deserving people and communities.
- Provides executive advice and leadership to improve equitable access to training, advancement, and employment opportunities, leads the department in engaging equity-deserving communities to enhance programs, services, and opportunities ensuring that they are assessable for all equity-deserving peoples and communities.
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have, at minimum, a bachelor's degree or a professional designation in a related discipline with extensive experience as a leader and a manager of people. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
It would be considered an asset if you are certified in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The position requires deep knowledge and experience in the field of equity, inclusion, diversity, engagement, social service systems as they relate to diversity and inclusion with historically marginalized groups and related communities/stakeholders.
Through strong leadership both to its multi-functional team and department colleagues, is relied upon to lead/guide efforts to ensure strategic relationships, key negotiations excellence, and informed strategic and corporate advice on all levels of programs, services, and initiatives in the department.
You also possess a high level of creativity. You enjoy working with individuals and teams and you have a demonstrated ability to identify innovative, inclusive solutions. You are an exceptional listener and communicator (verbal and written) with experience in leading strategy and program development and implementation.
If you have the above attributes and you have the experience and knowledge needed to consult, discuss and recommend a broad range of diversity strategies to address equity issues, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
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.
Please go to the following link for more information: LEADS (novascotia.ca).
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies identified for this position using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Benefits
We offer you 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.
Working Conditions
Most of your work is in a comfortable office environment. You will be required to travel around the province on occasion.
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.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade:EC 15
Salary Range:$4,740.95 - $5,926.16 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
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.
