EDIA Administrative Coordinator

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Position: EDIA Administrative Coordinator
Job Type: Full-time, one year contract
Job Level: Entry-Level
Location: Halifax (Hybrid)
Starting Salary: $50,494

The Opportunity

As the EDIA Administrative Coordinator, you will provide administrative and logistical support to the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility department, including areas of community engagement, conference and event planning, research, and funding. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Community Engagement Support

• Provide logistical support for the planning and execution of conferences, workshops, and other community education initiatives
• Schedule and book speakers, locations, and catering as directed
• Track engagement metrics and develop monitoring and reporting strategies
• Handle or field issues as they arise and provide day-of support for participants

Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for EDIA programs and the EDIA team
• Coordinate logistics for meetings
• Field enquiries from partners and the general public
• Support other staff members in their duties as it relates back to EDIA
• Monitor and track budgets, funding streams, and other resources

Funding and Research Strategy

• Stay up to date on provincial and federal legislation and initiatives that may impact EDIA programming
• Research EDIA and Parasport strategies, programs, and funding opportunities
• Develop reporting and data analysis strategies in order to share the results of this research and support Sport NS EDIA initiatives

Who We Are

Sport Nova Scotia is a non-profit, non-government, equal opportunity organization dedicated to the development, administration and promotion of amateur sport.

We offer supports to a network of over 50 Provincial Sport Organizations in areas including Marketing, Public Relations and Communications, Human Resources, and Financial Services.

As part of our team, you will receive perks including:

• RRSP Matching Program
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedule - 2 Remote Work Days Weekly
• Personal Days - 2 Annually
• Paid Holiday Shut Down - Christmas through to the New Year
• Ability to Accumulate Lieu Time
• Corporate Gym Rate
• Annual Fitness Credit
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Paid Sport Volunteer Days
• Professional Development Opportunities

Who You Are

The qualifications and skills that would make you successful in this role include:

• A degree or diploma in Business, Administration, or similar
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Educational, professional and/or personal experience in the EDIA space and working with traditionally underrepresented and marginalized groups
• Proven ability to collaborate and support the development of new resources and initiatives
• Experience providing research and logistical support

How to Apply

To view the complete job description and to apply please click here. Applications should be submitted by 4pm on March 18th, 2026.

Should you have any questions, please contact the HR Coordinator, Tahsis Jensen, by email at [email protected]

We want to thank all applicants for their interest, but we will only be contacting those individuals who have been selected for next steps.