Applications are now open for the 2026–27 OEA grant programs!

The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA) is offering three funding opportunities to support community-led initiatives, strengthen organizations, and help build safer, more inclusive communities.

This year’s grant programs include:

Community Network Grant
Supports community-led projects that advance equity and anti-racism and address systemic hate, inequity, and racism.

2SLGBTQIA+ Community Impact Grant
Provides funding to strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and community impact of organizations serving 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Faith-Based Community Safety Grant (Pilot)
Supports faith-based communities experiencing hate-motivated incidents and discrimination to enhance community safety.

Organizations may apply to all funding streams that align with their mandate and proposed activities using the same application.

Application deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application materials are available on the OEA funding webpage: https://www.oeaengagement.ca/funding

Information Sessions

The OEA will also host two virtual information sessions for community-based organizations, offering an overview of the grant programs, eligibility requirements, the application process, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Register for a session:
• Monday, September 21, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. ADT
• Monday, September 28, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ADT
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If your organization is doing meaningful work in these areas, this may be a valuable opportunity to help bring your ideas and community priorities to life. We encourage eligible organizations to explore the funding options and consider applying.
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Position Description
Title:                        Public Works Technician
Reports to:              Public Works and Transportation Manager
Classification:         Public Works and Transportation
Location:                  Town Hall, 493 Main Street
Hours:                     Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm plus some evenings and weekends. On call                                   during winter months.
 
Scope:
The Public Works Technician – Casual position is responsible for a variety of operational and maintenance tasks. Their primary duties will be to maintain parks and open spaces. This position will also be required to perform other duties as assigned including transportation services (streets & sidewalks), and assisting water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection & treatment and electric utility staff as needed.
 
Experience/Skills:
The following skills would be considered an asset for the ideal candidate.
 

• Gas and electric groundskeeping equipment
• Miscellaneous power tools and equipment
• Snow removal equipment
• Class 5 NS driver’s license
• Basic carpentry, painting skills, mechanical, pipe fitting and electronic skills

 
Resume and cover letter will be accepted until September 17th, 2026 at 2:00pm and can be submitted by email to: [email protected] (subject line to include Public Works Technician – Casual in all emails).