Shift Change Project Coordinator Advocacy & CommunityResponse

Department:

Advocacy & Community Response

Reports to:

Shift Change Project Lead

Classification:

Full Time, Term (until March 31, 2027)

Hours:

37.5 hours a week

Start Date:

April 13th, 2026

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

Why work for the YWCA Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

Why YOU should apply Even if you don’t have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.

Program Overview Shift Change is a project of the YWCA Halifax focused on growing the participation and representation of women and gender diverse people in the skilled trades industries of Nova Scotia, including Construction, Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing. We envision industries where women and gender diverse people can safely grow careers in the skilled trades. Shift Change works to change workplace cultures so all can thrive on the job and in industry. Shift Change works with partners to learn together and activate change. With supplemental funding and a one-year extension, Shift Change will expand and deepen its community-based research and knowledge mobilization activities to strengthen sector-wide capacity to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the skilled trades in Nova Scotia.

Role of the Shift Change Project Coordinator The Shift Change Project Coordinator is responsible for the administration and coordination of YWCA Halifax’s Shift Change project, working closely with the Shift Change Project Lead. Shift Change has been in place for seven years and is continuing to deliver work that includes: supporting a network of industry partners, increasing lived experience engagement and empowerment through research projects, advocating for key exchanges in work on gender violence in trades, and developing, planning and delivering training for industry in partnership with industry agencies. This position will strengthen intersectional data collection and analysis to better reflect experiences of underrepresented groups, including women, racialized tradespeople, Indigenous workers, newcomers, apprentices, and especially 2SLGBTQI+ tradespeople. Mobilize research-informed knowledge in ways that are accessible, actionable, and community-based. Address barriers to accessibility and adequacy of workplace responses and support, particularly for 2SLGBTQI+ populations, through sector engagement and leadership development.

Essential Duties of Position Using the key findings of the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment in the Skilled Trades in Nova Scotia Report and 2SLGBTQIA+ Lived Experiences of Skilled Trades Report in Nova Scotia, the core responsibilities include the following:

Co‑develop prevention and response tools (e.g., reporting pathway templates, employer readiness checklists, allyship frameworks, inclusive workplace guidelines) incorporating 2SLGBTQI+ perspectives.

Ensure all materials are bilingual, accessible, and culturally appropriate for 2SLGBTQI+ and other equity‑deserving workers.

Pilot tools with private employers and gather intersectional feedback, focusing on relevance and inclusivity for 2SLGBTQI+ tradespeople.

Organize GILC (Gender Inclusive Leadership Training) with existing facilitator, incorporating intersectional prevention strategies.

Expand the WiSTAN Allies Table to sustain knowledge mobilization and peer learning reflecting 2SLGBTQI+ experiences.

Collect qualitative and quantitative data on participant learning and strategies to address barriers to accessibility and adequacy of workplace responses and support.

Conduct organizational readiness assessments that include 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion.

Engagement of two private employers.

Facilitate employer roundtables focused on intersectional prevention strategies.

Pilot tools and document lessons learned, with a focus on 2SLGBTQI+ accessibility and workplace adequacy.

Document outcomes and lessons learned from Activities A–D, emphasizing intersectional findings and 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion.

Synthesize findings into an updated annex and executive summary for the final research report.

Produce accessible knowledge products (briefs, presentations) to inform community stakeholders and sector partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience (Social Work, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Gender Studies, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Promotion, etc.)

Understanding and experience in program evaluation in an outcomes‑based framework through a gender lens

Strong networking and outreach skills with community not‑for‑profit groups, women’s organizations, employers and trades experts

Self‑directed and work well independently as well as within a close team

Strong organization, administrative, and analytic skills, with a high level of computer literacy

Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion challenges, particularly the systemic structures limiting the participation and advancement of gender diverse folks and women in skilled trades and their support networks and allies. You care about advancing women in skilled trades and are open to the learning that comes with equity and social justice work

Communicate effectively, both orally and written, with experience in research, report writing, and analytics

Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in an environment that is not always predictable.

Ability to collect and analyze data

Skills in event planning, both virtual and in‑person

Experience executing projects

You are passionate about respectful community development and have experience and understanding working with community and equity seeking groups

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