Specialist, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Culture Spécialiste, Équité, diversité et inclusio[...]

OverviewThis position can be fully remote or hybrid near Mitacs offices in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver.Do you want to play a key role in advancing inclusive innovation in Canada? Are you passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and culture and want to support organizational change and transformation at Mitacs? Do you have project management experience and the ability to collaborate across departments and stakeholders to deliver high-quality programs and initiatives?If so Mitacs would like to hear from youWe encourage and welcome applications from equity-deserving groups to help us deliver on this critical work. We encourage all candidates to self-identify in their applications.Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada\'s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of partnerships. Through these collaborations Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students\' on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada\'s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business partnerships with domestic and international companies, governments and academia; we support a new economy using Canada\'s most valuable resource: its people.To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values please visit our website: MitacsPosition SummaryThe Specialist Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Culture is responsible for supporting a broad range of EDI and culture initiatives and organizational and departmental strategic plans. Reporting to the Director EDIC with a dotted line to the Vice President EDIC this role will foster collaboration by coordinating with key departments to ensure the successful completion of cross-functional projects and programs. The Specialist EDIC will support and draft communications materials for multiple audiences to support positive engagement and change management across the organization. This position is a full-time temporary role with an end date of March 31 2027.ResponsibilitiesSupport the EDIC Office and organizational strategic plans and priorities by working with key departments and colleagues to complete projects on time and on budgetIdentify and document project deliverables scope timelines resource requirements research needs and project plansMonitor, track and document action items over the project life cycle to ensure targets are achieved and raise risks as identifiedAnalyze data and trends and support the Director EDIC and Senior Advisor EDI with preparing reports (e.g. survey data, corporate reporting)Investigate research and support the analysis of information data and outcomes to determine effectiveness in achieving planned objectivesPrepare briefing documents and other materials (e.g. presentations) to support interactions with internal and external stakeholdersSupport coordination and outreach for external engagement activities (e.g. Indigenous engagement and consultations which requires Indigenous cultural awareness)Provide administrative support including scheduling team and initiative meetings and taking meeting minutes as requiredSupport coordination and tracking of social committee activities and coffee chatsFoster cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects and programsWork collaboratively within the EDIC team to develop agendas, presentations, communications and contribute to eventsWork with colleagues across departments to facilitate discussions and gain consensus where there may be differing viewpointsRequired Skills and QualificationsMinimum 2 years of project coordination or project management experienceA post-secondary education (i.e. Human Resources, Sociology, Communications, Education, Business Administration, Law, etc.)Research skills (e.g. environmental scan to inform policies and practices)Proficient in data collection and analysisStrong communication skills (oral, written, visual)Strong ability to navigate sensitive conversations and topics with high emotional intelligence and empathyA motivated self-starter who takes initiative and is comfortable working autonomously remotely as well as in a team settingAbility to take action and ownership of assigned responsibilities with a high level of comfort asking for help when neededDriven to take initiative, coordinate, support and manage projects and complete tasks from initiation to completionExperience supporting change management effortsProficient in MS Word and ExcelKnowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues, clients and stakeholders located across CanadaAssetsWork experience in a non-profit or post-secondary settingExperience or familiarity with supporting EDI and/or change programs and initiativesHiring Range: $65,430 - $79,970Hiring and Salary Range TransparencyTypically employees are hired, transferred or promoted within the salary range specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.Only in rare and exceptional circumstances where a candidate has the experience, skills and expertise that far exceed those required for the position would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas strengths interests and backgrounds (e.g. gender identities and expressions, Indigeneity, race, abilities, sexual orientation and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.Required Experience:ManagerKey SkillsAutomation Testing, Bid, Brand Marketing, Business Objects, Inventory ManagementEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1Monthly Salary: 65430 - 79970 #J-18808-Ljbffr