Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Project Coordinator

NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Project Coordinator

Type of Employment: 1-year Term Contract
Location: Executive Office 710-1701 Hollis Street, Halifax
Salary: (TE 13-1 to TE 19-5) $40,733.16 to $59,115.94
Closing date: April 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm

WHO WE ARE
A career at Nova Scotia Legal Aid is incredibly rewarding and unlike any other, regardless of the area of your work. At Legal Aid, no two days are ever alike. It is a dynamic workplace, and each day presents an opportunity to help make the lives of Nova Scotians better by compassionately assisting them through the most important legal issues happening in their lives.

Nova Scotia Legal Aid provides free legal information, advice, and representation to Nova Scotians facing criminal, family, or social justice issues, through 24 service offices and 3 sub-offices, with a focus on low income and equity-deserving populations as well as those experiencing gender-based, intimate partner, or family violence.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
Reporting directly to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisor, the DEI Project Coordinator will work closely with the Advisor to support the implementation of NSLA’s Strategic Plan for DEI. This individual will be responsible for the development of reports and documentation, coordination of projects and initiatives, event planning, research, and the development of recommendations. The DEI Project Coordinator will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to collaboration and working both independently and as part of a team. In addition, this position requires a strong desire to learn and grow combined with a can-do, solution focused approach that realizes results in collaboration with staff and interested parties. This position is required to administer the duties of their position in a manner that reflects cultural humility and the ability to work interculturally and across sectors.

Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize, and analyze information; identify and assess options; and make recommendations that support NSLA’s vision for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the DEI Advisor by liaising with the management team, staff, interested parties and organizations, judiciary and other justice partners.
2. Provides project coordination and develops and reviews project documentation to ensure all deliverables are completed as per policies and standards.
3. Plans and executes meetings and events that support the implementation of NSLA’s Strategic Plan for DEI.
4. Prepares, maintains, and distributes meeting agendas, associated records and meeting minutes, as required.
5. Gathers and analyzes information, assesses options, and makes recommendations as appropriate.
6. Execution of duties and responsibilities using sound judgment in matters of extreme confidentiality and sensitivity.

ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

1. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively use judgement with respect to sensitive and confidential matters.
2. Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and demonstrated experience working interculturally.
3. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships rooted in trust.
4. Excellent writing skills, including attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Demonstrated organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
6. Demonstrated experience in successfully collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
8. Experience and proficiency with computer software packages including MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe.
9. Knowledge of non-profit organizations.

AND YOU WILL ALSO NEED

Graduate of a post-secondary institution, a recognized diploma program or equivalent.

Note: This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all the job requirements and is subject to change at any time and will include other tasks and duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

We value diversity in all its forms and encourage and recognize its contribution to a more creative, rewarding workplace that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. We welcome interest in this role from members of all equity deserving groups including but not limited to, Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and persons from other racialized groups, Newcomers to Canada, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, persons with a disability(s) and women. If you are a member of an equity deserving group, you are encouraged to self-identify in your application for this position.

Preference will be given to individuals who meet or exceed the requirements of this position and self-identify as a member of an equity deserving group.

ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with a disability or disabilities, ensuring a level playing field and inclusive hiring practices. If you require accommodation(s) to participate in the application process and possible interview, please indicate how we may accommodate you in your cover letter.

APPLY NOW

If you are talented, highly collaborative, and want to be a member of a team that is very caring, dedicated and committed to their clients and colleagues, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to NSLA-Careers@nslegalaid.ca. Please indicate Position Title and Location and whether you are an internal or external applicant in the email subject line.

While we appreciate receiving all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be held in strict confidence.