Coordinator, Accessibility Community Outreach & Research na Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of Coordinator, Accessibility Community Outreach & Research in The Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the Chief Administrative Office.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. This position will be designated with the intent to hire a individual from those who self-identify as Persons with Disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Aligning with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act and Access by Design plan, Halifax Regional Council passed the Accessibility Strategy in May 2021 to support the municipality’s work on improving accessibility within HRM. The municipality is committed to the recommendations outlined in the Accessibility Strategy. Under the direction of the CAO, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion/ANSAIO formed the Accessibility Strategy Task Force. This Task Force is comprised of municipal staff representing all business units, and the goal of the Task Force is to oversee the implementation of the Accessibility Strategy action items.

Reporting to the Accessibility Advisor, the Coordinator, Accessibility Community Outreach and Research provides expertise to all HRM business units in the development, implementation and support of community engagement initiatives with equity-seeking groups impacted by barriers to accessibility as well as initiatives to improve accessibility within HRM. The position will promote innovative community engagement programs by working with business units to identify opportunities for improved participation and outreach strategies the identified communities. The position is the lead in community outreach and collaboration efforts of the Accessibility Services section of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion/ANSAIO.  In addition to providing expertise in community outreach, the Coordinator will also lead ongoing analytical and research initiatives to support the ongoing implementation of Accessibility Strategy and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion framework and strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a current knowledge of the diversity and inclusion environment in Halifax with an emphasis on communities impacted by accessibility.
• Maintain a current knowledge of organizations/agencies that support individuals with disabilities
• Supports the Accessibility Advisor to assist business units to identify opportunities for improved participation and outreach strategies in the communities impacted by accessibility.
• Supports the Accessibility Advisor to assist in planning and carrying out events by and/or for the community.
• Support the development and delivery of inclusive public consultation, participation and engagement processes in communities impacted by accessibility.
• Supports the Accessibility Advisor to assist HRM Business Units in addressing the recommendations that were approved in the Accessibility Strategy.
• Under the guidance of the Accessibility Advisor, support partnerships with community leaders, public/private agencies/non-profit organizations and other levels of government to support Indigenous services in HRM.  
• Provide support in the implementation and review of the Accessibility Strategy.
• Under the direction of the Accessibility Advisor, conduct jurisdictional scan on key issues and trends pertaining to the disability community and diverse communities at large.
• Provide assistance with the roll out of Accessibility Training modules for HRM municipal staff.
• Promote and encourage employment opportunities to members of the disability community within HRM.
• Contribute to the promotion, implementation and ongoing review of an organization-wide Diversity and Inclusion framework.
• Assist in the production of a range of deliverables including reports, presentations and workshops.
• Clearly understand the municipality’s role with respect to diversity and inclusion, distinguish between HRM responsibilities relative to its internal operations, processes and priorities and those of partners, other levels of government and the private sector.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate Degree (preferably in Disability Studies, behavioral sciences, human resources management, social sciences, education, communication, human relations, education, or other relevant discipline) with a minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience working with the disability community.
• Knowledge and understanding of the disability community social, educational and municipal issues, resources, and community with an emphasis on accessibility.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communications skills, research and problem-solving ability and teamwork.
• Facilitation training an asset.
• Experience in the field of equity, inclusion and diversity.
• Experience in dealing with significant organizational change.
• Experience in developing constructive working relationships with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and/or other aspects of human diversity.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with all levels of management and staff and multitask.
• Experience working in a diverse and decentralized organization, ideally in the public sector is considered an asset.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to provide recommendations on issues related to diversity and inclusion development, in particular, issues impacting the disability community.
• Experience and skill in conducting research and developing quality research report
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate effective planning processes, actions results-based plans, maximize use of available resources, use innovation to access new resources, monitors results and adjusts accordingly.
• Exercise tact, diplomacy, respect and good judgment in building relations, alliances and actions strategies with others to implement the Diversity and Inclusion Framework and to carry out HRM priorities.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion

COMPETENCIES: Valuing Diversity, Communication, Customer Service, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation, Networking/Relationship Building, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork & Cooperation

WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full-Time

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

SALARY: Non-Union, Level 5, $66,830 - $86,490. Salary will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications related to the specified pay band and job. Placement above the midpoint of the pay band is typically reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications, such as those with exceptional experience, specialized skills, or demonstrated achievements relevant to the role. This ensures fair and consistent compensation practices across the organization.

WORK LOCATION: The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Purdy's Landing Suite 301A, 1949 Upper Water St., Halifax

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 78639843)