Inclusionary Engagement Planning Intern

Job PostingEXPRESSION OF INTEREST:We are inviting applications for the up to 12-month term position of Inclusionary Engagement Planning Intern in Planning and Development. This is a bargaining unit position, external candidates will be considered if there are no qualified NSGEU 222 candidates.The Intern Program is designed to provide experiential learning and maximum professional exposure to interns in their chosen field of study while exploring the benefits of working for the municipality. Over the course of the internship, candidates will learn about government policy, operations, administration, services, and planning in a collaborative and supportive environment. Interns make a difference in our community and organization!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. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.The intern will work within the Planning Information Services and Civic Addressing group of Strategic Projects, under the supervision of the Principal Planner. A key component of this role is engagement with traditionally under-represented communities and to help review and amend HRMs Civic Addressing policies and procedures to better reflect the diversity, history, and inclusivity of the Region as outlined in the Culture and Heritage Priorities Plan.
The successful candidate for this position will assist the creation of an engagement strategy for community boundary changes, street renaming, and commemorative naming to further reflect the diversity, history, and inclusivity of HRM. The successful candidate will need to have highly effective communication (written and verbal) and research/analysis skills.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the evaluation of existing and proposed community boundaries, commemorative names, and asset renaming projects;
• Assists in reviewing and making recommendations to the Civic Addressing;
• Coordinator on engagement for asset renaming or boundary adjustment projects;
• Supports and may assist in the preparation of detailed reports and recommendations on asset renaming’s to boards, committees and Council;
• Organizes and facilitates engagement sessions with various groups and communities;
• Work with internal (Diversity and Inclusion & Parks and Recreation) and external groups to receive feedback and direction on policy changes;
• Supports and may facilitate with oversight public meetings representing the business unit on assigned project matters;
• Identifies emerging planning and engagement issues, assesses the required resources, and develops strategies and policy to address them;
• Conducts urban and regional planning research involving quantitative analysis, descriptive statistics, demographic analysis, and geospatial analysis and field survey methods;
• Responds to information requests in a professional and timely manner;
• Develops and implements consultation processes with traditionally under-represented communities and in particular indigenous and African Nova Scotian topics; and
• May preform other rated duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• University or Diploma degree from an accredited planning program
• University degree from a non-accredited but related program (such as Urban, Human or Economic Geography, and Geographic/Spatial Information Systems)
• Volunteer experience with community groups, not-for-profit organizations or social enterprises that support community development is considered an asset
• To be eligible for the internship, candidates must have graduated within the last 24 months or be confirmed to graduate in June 2024 from a recognized or legally authorized university or community college.
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at time of application and maintain this status for the duration of 18-month term.
• We value non-traditional experience and candidates are encouraged to outline in their application any student leadership, volunteering, extra-curricular, or community-based experience they possess.
• Preference will be given to those candidates who have demonstrated an interest in public policy or government administration

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practice in public engagement, facilitation and consultation;
• Experience with public speaking and communicating with the public;
• Expertise in equity, diversity and inclusion, anti-racism, power and privilege, accessibility, or human rights work;
• Understanding of the cultural diversity among African Nova Scotians and African descent people within the Halifax Regional Municipality and in Canada
• Knowledge of culturally appropriate ways of working with underrepresented groups as outline in Culture & Heritage Priority Plan;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications and software including MS Office suite, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.; and
• Experience in a government, public-sector, or non-profit environment is considered as asset.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check. You will be provided with more specific information during the recruitment process.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 discretionCOMPETENCIES: Valuing Diversity, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Decision Making, Customer Service, Risk Management, Organization and Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Visioning Strategic Thinking & InnovationWORK STATUS: Full Time – Temporary up to 12 monthsHOURS OF WORK: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 35 hours per weekSALARY: $50,000 per yearWORK LOCATION: 3rd Floor of Duke Tower (5251 Duke St, Halifax)CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on January 9, 2025Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.Job CategoryPlanning & Infrastructure

Halifax

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