EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY Board Approved: April 28, 2010 Revised: September 22, 2010
AI summary The Employment Equity Policy was approved by the Board on April 28, 2010, and revised on September 22, 2010. The document establishes a framework for promoting equitable employment practices but contains no further details on implementation, objectives, or specific measures.
1. INTRODUCTION - Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the designated groups: Aboriginal People, African Nova Sco...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation outlines its commitment to employment equity, emphasizing diversity and inclusion by addressing historical barriers faced by designated groups such as Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, and women in underrepresented roles.
► Employment Equity Equitable representation is achieved in a workforce when, in all occupational categories and at all levels of employment, the representation of the designated groups is reflective of the working age population.
AI summary Equitable representation in the workforce is achieved when the representation of designated groups across all occupational categories and employment levels reflects the working age population.
► Equity Fair treatment of people by acknowledging and making provision for their differences in a process that is free of systemic barriers.
AI summary The document introduces the concept of equity, emphasizing the fair treatment of individuals by recognizing and addressing differences and removing systemic barriers in processes.
3. POLICY OBJECTIVES - This policy is designed to - Promote an inclusive, culturally competent workforce that values diversity; - Assist with the identification and removal of systemic barriers to employment and advancement of members of t...
AI summary This policy aims to promote an inclusive workforce, remove systemic barriers for designated groups, and ensure equitable representation of these groups within the workforce.
► Identification And Removal Of Barriers (Employment System Reviews) Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation shall continually monitor their employment systems to identify and remove barriers to employment, retention and advancement for members...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is required to monitor its employment systems to identify and remove barriers related to employment, retention, and advancement for designated groups.
► Communication Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation should develop and implement a communication plan to support its employment equity goals.
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is being directed to create and implement a communication plan to support its employment equity goals.
► Chief Executive Officer The Chief Executive Officer of Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is accountable to: - Keep the Board of Directors advised of the Employment Equity Policy and programs; - Establish an environment that is supportiv...
AI summary The Chief Executive Officer of Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is responsible for ensuring the implementation of employment equity policies, promoting diversity, analyzing employment data, and developing communication plans to support these goals.
► Manager of Human Resources The Manager of Human Resources for Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is accountable to: - Ensure that all employees are provided with, and are encouraged to complete, a Workforce Self-Identification Survey que...
AI summary The Manager of Human Resources at Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is responsible for ensuring equitable hiring practices, promoting workforce diversity through surveys, and providing training on accommodation processes.
Please define "equity" as that term is used in program design and budget allocation by ENSC. Please include an explanation of whether the definition can be translated into an Date Filed: March 17, 2011 CA (ENSC) Page 6 of 13
AI summary The document requests a definition of 'equity' as used by ENSC in program design and budget allocation, including whether the definition can be translated into an actionable framework.
Request IR-36: - In a performance-based approach, how would various "equity" concerns be defined and - resolved?
AI summary The document poses a question regarding defining and resolving equity concerns within a performance-based approach, focusing on how such concerns would be addressed in regulatory proceedings related to energy efficiency and utility services in Nova Scotia.
Ecology Action Centre The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) has acted as a leading voice for Nova Scotia's environment for over 40 years. The EAC was voted #1 Activist Organization by readers of The Coast magazine for six years running. Since 19...
AI summary The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a Nova Scotia environmental organization advocating for sustainability, energy equity, and low-income energy access. It references the 2011 UARB DSM Plan review process, emphasizing evidence-based submissions to support its positions on energy policy and affordability.
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