About this role
Competition # : 49744 Department: Justice Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 25-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
Nova Scotia is an international leader in developing and embracing restorative approaches, anchored by the Restorative Justice Program for youth and adults across the province. The use of a restorative approach is growing rapidly in Nova Scotia across government and in communities.
The Restorative Initiatives Unit is a small and dynamic team responsible for working collaboratively towards the overall implementation, management, administration and ongoing effectiveness of restorative initiatives in Nova Scotia. It coordinates and ensures the successful delivery of the Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program and supports the adoption of a restorative approach in various contexts, across the Department of Justice.
For more information on the Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program please visit our website.
About Our Opportunity
We are seeking a collaborative, resourceful, and community-minded individual to join the Restorative Initiatives Unit (RIU) as a Restorative Justice Consultant. In this role, you will lead community outreach and partnership development initiatives focused on building trust, increasing knowledge and awareness, and strengthening processes and procedures, in order to e