IONS is situated in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Unceded means that the Mi’kmaq have never relinquished, sold, traded, or transferred ownership of their land to European settler colonies, yet land was taken over without their consent through various processes of settler colonialism. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik people first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These Treaties did not involve the surrendering of rights to the lands and resources they had traditionally used and occupied. We are all Treaty People.

We further acknowledge that Nova Scotia is the birthplace of Black culture and heritage in Canada. People of African descent have shared these lands for over 400 years, and over 50 strong and resourceful African Nova Scotian communities exist here today.

We are committed to the struggle against systems of oppression that have resulted in profound inequities and the denial of self-determination rights. We are working actively to deepen our learning at an individual level, provide learning opportunities about anti-racism and decolonization, and to develop partnerships with organizations serving and led by underrepresented groups.
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  • Harbourside Executive Search

    Location:

    Wolfville, Nova Scotia

    Pronouns:

    he/him

    Identity:

    No

    Services Offered:

    Work Description:

    Harbourside Executive Search provides executive search and HR advisory services designed specifically for non-profits, municipalities, and community-based organisations throughout Atlantic . We work with organizations that often don't have a dedicated HR person at the table but face the same complex people challenges as much larger institutions, from recruiting senior leaders to updating compensation frameworks, modernising policies, and building performance review processes that actually work.

    Our four service areas are
    – Attraction (executive search)
    – Retention (compensation benchmarking and review)
    – Foundations (HR policies, job design, and performance management), and
    – Transition (career coaching and offboarding support for outgoing leaders).

    Our fee structure reflects the realities of the sector, not the corporate market. Craig Kennedy, the firm's founder, brings 30+ years of senior leadership experience, including 20 years managing a complex, multi-stakeholder institution and six years as Vice President and Partner with Gerald Walsh Associates, one of Atlantic Canada's most respected community-focused HR advisory firms.

    Rates:

    We offer a non-profit rate and structure every engagement around clear outcomes and a defined scope of work. We’re happy to have a preliminary conversation at no cost to understand your situation and provide a straightforward proposal tailored to your organisation’s needs and budget.

    Non Profit Experience:

    Yes

    Non Profit Rate:

    Yes

    Email:

    [email protected]

    Phone:

    902-488-6342

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