Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

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Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility Specialist (Designated Position)

Department/Unit

Ocean Frontier Institute

Research Project

Transforming Climate Action

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP2623

Employee Group

Grant-Paid

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

3 years, with possibility of extension

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $64,824 - $86,841 per annum (35 hours per week)

About the Organization

The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), led by Dalhousie University, 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,

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Transforming Climate Action:

Addressing the Missing Ocean_, 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 and

Job Summary

Reporting to OFI's Chief Administrative Officer, the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Specialist will play a key role in the governance and management of the Transforming Climate Action (TCA) research program through developing and implementing strategy to ensure TCA meets its strategic EDIA goals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive EDIA strategy, including implementation plan and performance measurement metrics, employing a collaborative, consultative process among the 4 partner institutions.
Oversee implementation of the EDIA strategy, including mechanisms to review success and make timely adjustments as may be needed.
Conduct ongoing study into the unique challenges faced by under represented groups in the ocean research sector, and on new and evolving best practices to address those challenges, with a goal to incorporate advancements into TCA EDIA strategy.
Report on progress to the TCA governance bodies, respond to questions, and take follow up action as required.
Work closely with communications staff to develop a communications plan for the EDIA strategy with the goal of ensuring support and participation from other partners and stakeholders, such as industry and international partners.
Contribute to decision making across all TCA programs and projects in advancing EDIA outcomes.

Note

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.

Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination.

However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience developing and implementing strategy in the areas of equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or accessibility.
Experience conducting research (i.e., collecting data, producing environmental scans, conducting interviews, compiling reports) to produce evidencebased recommendations and plans.
Proven strong and respectful interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal alongside the ability to develop a range of communication materials (plans, reports) to support goals.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse groups to achieve goals.

Assets

Graduate degree in a related field.
Familiarity with Government of Canada Tri-Agency EDIA best practices, guidelines, and policies.
An understanding of challenges particular to underrepresented groups in the ocean sector.
Experience working in or with a university research environment.
Experience in Indigenous community engagement including an understanding of relevant protocols, principles, and practices for respectful engagement.
Bilingualism, English and French.

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