Respectful Engagement Coordinator (Designated)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University is seeking a Respectful Engagement Coordinator for two years to support equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within the Transforming Climate Action project. The coordinator will oversee educational programming and conduct essential research to identify systemic barriers affecting underrepresented groups. This role offers a full-time opportunity for candidates who self-identify as part of equity-deserving groups, and includes hybrid working options as per operational needs.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Employee and family assistance program

Voluntary RRSP

Qualifications

• Candidates must have post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Administrative experience including organizing data and events is required.

Responsibilities

• Support operationalization of the EDIA action plan.
• Conduct research on systemic barriers for equity-deserving groups.
• Plan and facilitate EDIA education programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Research skills

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant area

Job description

Respectful Engagement Coordinator (Designated)

Position Title Respectful Engagement Coordinator (Designated)

Department/Unit

Research Project

Research Project Transforming Climate Action

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number GP30-25

Employee Group

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Position Type

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years, with possibility of extension

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $52,516-$70,146 per annum (35 hours per week)

About the Organization

Dalhousie University’s Ocean Frontier Institute ( OFI ) is one of the world’s most significant ocean science research and training collaborations with partnerships extending globally, across many sectors such as university, government, research institutes, industry, NGO , and philanthropic. OFI administers several ocean research and training programs, including the Canada First Research Excellence Fund program, Transforming Climate Action: Addressing the Missing Ocean ( TCA ), a partnership between Dalhousie University, Université du Québec à Rimouski, Université Laval, and Memorial University of Newfoundland. For more information about OFI and the Transforming Climate Action program, visit ofi.ca.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Respectful Engagement Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for supporting the operationalization of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility ( EDIA ) action plan for Transforming Climate Action.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake planning, organizing, and facilitating EDIA education programs, events, and programming at 4 partner institutions.
• Schedule, plan the agenda, and prepare briefing materials for the EDIA -AR Advisory Committee and other meetings; prepare and distribute minutes and ensure action items are communicated to appropriate staff, and follow up on progress and completion of action items.
• Work with OFI’s communications team to ensure stakeholders are knowledgeable regarding OFI’s EDIA work plan and progress toward goals, and respond to queries on EDIA work plan progress generally and on specific issues or needs.
• Conduct research and write literature reviews to identify the systemic barriers that lead to the underrepresentation of individuals from equity-deserving groups including Indigenous Peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians and other racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
• Working with TCA’s Project Manager, gather and organize data and information, and prepare a report on progress towards TCA EDIA goals for the CFREF annual reporting process, and as needed for other purposes and timeframes.
• Assist in the development of best practices in collaboration with external underrepresented groups.

Note

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, this position is designated to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as belonging to one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Evening and/or weekend work may be required on an infrequent basis to meet operational requirements.

Infrequent travel within Eastern Canada may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and/or training in a relevant area. ( Similar combination of education, professional and/or lived experience, and expertise may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application).
• Administrative experience, including experience scheduling and planning meetings and events and gathering and organizing data and records.
• Proven strong and respectful interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to develop a range of communication materials (plans, reports) to support goals.

Assets

• Experience supporting EDIA related plans and programs (as shown through professional or volunteer work).
• Experience conducting research and/or working within a research environment.
• Experience working across multiple organizations.
• Bilingualism in English and French.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as belonging to one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity