Municipal Accessibility, Equity and Anti-Racism Program Coordinator

The Association of Municipal Administrators, Nova Scotia (AMANS), is looking to fill the newly created full-time position of Municipal Accessibility, Equity and Anti-Racism Program Coordinator.

This position will support municipalities and villages in the development of Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility Plans, also assisting municipalities and villages to strengthen their capacity to implement and meet commitments in their Plans. The role is responsible for developing tools, resources, and educational opportunities to support Nova Scotia municipalities and villages to improve accessibility, equity, and anti-racism initiatives.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree specializing in Diversity Management, Public Administration,

Communications, Business, Human Resources, or a related field of study plus 1–3 years’ related

experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Solid understanding/knowledge of issues and legislation related to accessibility, equity, and anti-racism.

• Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification an asset.

• Ability to educate, collaborate and engage with partners.

• Ability to work with communities to build on strengths, capacities, resources, and

opportunities.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work in a team environment.

• Ability to use frameworks and models to plan and evaluate initiatives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Previous experience managing the delivery of programs and projects.

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite.

• Experience in a municipal environment is an asset.

• Experience working with Boards and Committees is an asset.

• Valid Driver’s License, to meet travel requirements.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,448 per annum, commensurate with experience

Program Time Frame: AMANS has a four-year funding commitment from the Department of Justice to fund this position.

Deadline to apply: April 29th, 2024 at 4:00pm

How to apply: Please forward your resume and covering letter to [email protected]

For more information about the Association of Municipal Administrators, Nova Scotia, please visit our website at https://www.amans.ca/

The Association of Municipal Administrators, Nova Scotia, is a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to excellence in municipal administration. It provides a broad range of membership services to approximately 300 members who are municipal government staff across the province. Its mandate is to provide professional development, training and resources and collaborate on issues of interest to municipalities. It is an active organization, with an engaged membership and array of interesting projects, programs, and initiatives.

AMANS is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness. AMANS is committed to creating a respectful workplace as aligned with the organization’s Respectful Workplace Policy. AMANS values respect, diversity, inclusion, integrity, accountability, and the well-being of everyone in our physical and virtual workplaces.

AMANS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.