Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as African Nova Scotian.
To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as African Nova Scotian in keeping with this definition: African Nova Scotians are a distinct people who descend from free and enslaved Black planters, Black loyalists, Black refugees, Maroons and other Black people who inhabited the original 52 land-based Black communities in that part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia.
Preference will be given to candidates from the Preston Township (East Preston, North Preston, Lake Loon, and Cherry Brook) or those with prior experience volunteering, working, or engaging with this community, given the role’s location and the community it serves.
The successful candidate must provide proof of up-to-date immunization for the following (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox and Hepatitis B). A copy of the lab report for Hepatitis B surface antibodies must be provided, along with evidence of the 2 Step Mantoux (Tuberculin) test. Annual Influenza inoculation is recommended. The successful candidate must keep their immunization status current during their employment.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Work will be located at the Nelson Whynder Elementary school Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and at the Faculty of Dentistry clinic (located on the Dalhousie University, Carleton campus) Monday and Friday.
