officer, human rights

Competition # : 50156 Department: Human Rights Commission Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 28-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Designation Status This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African Nova Scotians, Indigenous People, People of African Decent and/or Racialized People. See the Nova Scotia Government's Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups. About Us The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission ("the Commission") is an independent government agency mandated with administering the Human Rights Act. The Commission focuses on two key areas: providing a human rights dispute resolution process to resolve allegations of discrimination both on an individual and systemic level; and working to eliminate barriers and prevent discrimination through education, training, public engagement, and policy development. Through this work, the Commission is helping to build inclusive communities and protect human rights in Nova Scotia. The Dispute Resolution Division is an active unit within the Commission, employing close to 60% of the Commission's workforce. The division's work is highly sensitive and focuses on the resolution of inquiries and complaints related to allegations of discrimination through various methods, such as resolution conferences and investigations. For more information about the Commission, visit our website here: https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/ About Our Opportunity Human Rights Officers ("HROs") play a key role in protecting and advan