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Expression of Interest & Skills/Attributes Matrix

3.Expression of Interest

Full name(Required.)
Email address(Required.)
Specialty(Required.)
Practice Location(Required.)
Contact number(Required.)
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility or EDI(R)A

Doctors Nova Scotia is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for both physicians and staff. We actively encourage applicants from equity-deserving communities to apply and self-identify when completing the skills and attributes survey. We also invite all applicants to share how they will bring an equity-informed approach to leadership at DNS.

Equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility or EDI(R)A are not just values at DNS—they are embedded in our Strategic Plan and EDI(R)A Framework. We recognize that achieving EDI(R)A requires intentional, ongoing processes, including reconciliation, decolonization, and accessibility. When DNS refers to "EDI(R)A work," we mean the systems, structures, and actions that lead to meaningful, measurable progress for all.

Our commitment to EDI(R)A is upheld through:
  • Regular education sessions for staff, Board, and committee members
  • A Respectful Workplace Policy that applies to all levels of the organization
  • External audits to ensure accountability and transparency
  • EDI and TRC staff committees to support continuous learning and action
  • A strong equity lens applied in all decision-making processes
As outlined in our Board and Committee Diversity Policy, the Board is committed to fostering an environment of radical honesty and accountability—one where complex issues are addressed with respect, transparency, and care, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. DNS is committed to removing barriers to participation.

If you have any questions about how DNS can support your safety and belonging or if you require accommodations in the expression of interest process, please reach out to Basma Deef, Senior Diversity Advisor, at basma.deef@doctorsns.com.
Select the Boards(s) or Committee(s) you would like to be considered for:(Required.)
Please explain why you are interested in serving on the selected Board(s) or Committee(s).(Required.)
(Note: Although we gather this information, a leadership designation and formal leadership training or experience is not required for a position on the Board or a committee):
Do you have any leadership training or credentials that you believe would be relevant to your work on a board or committee? (For example, formal credentials might include Doctors Nova Scotia Physician Leadership Development Program certificate, Canadian Medical Association Physician Leadership Institute (PLI) certificate, or Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential.)(Required.)
Please provide any other examples of how you have demonstrated leadership as a physician (either in formal roles or in less structured settings) within the past 5 years (excluding those experiences identified in previous question). Examples of your leadership might include advocating for others or for yourself, supporting peers or patients, or navigating challenges in your medical career.(Required.)

Please tell us how you have championed equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility or EDI(R)A in your practice or your role.(Required.)
Please include any other information you would like to be considered in the selection process.
Please continue to the next page to complete the Skills and Attributes Matrix (required).
If you have any questions about the expression of interest process or require assistance completing this form, please contact Sonia Abi-Ajab at sonia.abiajab@doctorsns.com.

Updated May 2025