Legal Assistant (Secretary 3)

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Competition # : 48256 Department: Human Rights Commission: Location: HALIFAX: Type of Employment: Term: Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: ​31-Mar-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us: The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has a unique role within Nova Scotia. It is an independent government agency currently with two key areas of focus; 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. We’re helping build inclusive communities and protecting human rights in Nova Scotia. About Our Opportunity: Here at the Human Rights Commission, we are looking for a secretary, this position provides specialized administrative support for the roster of Board Chairs and all Board of Inquiry matters. To be successful in this position demands a comprehensive working knowledge of the HRC mandate and responsibilities, legal terminology related to human rights matters, working knowledge of the court system and procedures pertaining to...