Administrative Assistant - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Accessibility (EDIRA)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian healthcare organization is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Accessibility. The role includes managing daily operations and providing executive-level support. Ideal candidates will have significant administrative experience and knowledge of EDIRA principles, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and potential benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience providing executive-level administrative support.
• Certification from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is an asset.
• Competencies in other languages; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Senior Director.
• Coordinate administrative activities and manage daily operations.
• Serve as a liaison within the portfolio and across the organization.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritizing

Knowledge of EDIRA principles

Education

Post-Secondary diploma in office administration or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Meeting and information technologies

Job description

About The Opportunity

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Senior Director of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Accessibility (EDIRA), Clinical Performance and Professional Practice portfolio. The role manages daily operations, coordinates administrative activities, establishes procedures and guidelines, and serves as a liaison within the portfolio and across Nova Scotia Health. The Administrative Assistant also supports committees, working groups, and other members of the Clinical Performance and Professional Practice portfolio, and provides backup to the Executive Assistant to the Chief Nurse Executive and Vice‑President when needed.

The Administrative Assistant supports an inclusive and equitable workplace that values EDIRA in all administrative practices, ensuring that processes reflect fairness, cultural understanding, and accessibility for all.

Equity Group Designation

• Mi’kmaq and/or other Indigenous Persons
• African Nova Scotians and/or persons of African Ancestry
• Other Racially Visible Persons
• Persons with Disabilities
• Women in occupations or positions where they are under‑represented
• Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

About You

• Post‑Secondary diploma in a recognized office administration, business administration or secretarial program; an undergraduate degree is an asset.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience providing executive‑level administrative support and office coordination, preferably within healthcare and across multiple sites.
• International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of EDIRA principles and training or completed certification is an asset.
• Advanced skills in modern office practices, technologies, and information management.
• Experience using meeting and information technologies to enhance efficiency and organization.
• Skilled in leveraging technology for meeting planning, tracking, and information retrieval.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritizing, and organizational skills.
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred.

Compensation And Benefits

$25.6347 – $32.2431 hourly.

Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package that includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.