Director, Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion

2 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Full time

BCIT’s **Respect, Diversity and Inclusion **department is seeking a **regular, full-time (1.0 **FTE**) Director, Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion**. This position Provides strategic direction in creating a respectful and inclusive environment for all students, employees and faculty. Develops and leads implementation of strategies, plans, practices, policies and initiatives that support the Institute’s goals and objectives for a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in the learning and working environment. Ensures compliance with policies, standards and collective agreements and legislation. Manages service delivery including confidential consultations, investigations, interventions, mediation, conflict resolution and reporting on complex, highly sensitive matters. Manages development and delivery of programs that educate and promote awareness of the Institute’s values of respect, diversity and inclusion, and related policies and practices..**Duties & Responsibilities**

**KEY** **ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Develops strategies, plans, practices and policies that advance the Institute’s goals and objectives for a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion (RDI) in the learning and working environment.
- Develops a framework of policies, standards and procedures, and implements the necessary controls to identify issues and takes action to mitigate risks to the Institute’s respectful learning and working environment. Ensures compliance with policies, collective agreements, and applicable legislation
- Leads the delivery of respectful environment services based on best practice, case law and changes to legislation. Oversees and engages in confidential consultations, investigations, interventions, mediation, conflict resolution and reporting on complaints of harassment, discrimination, bullying and other issues under the Institute’s Harassment and Discrimination policy and procedure.
- Manages development and delivery of programs that educate and promote awareness of the Institute’s respectful learning and working environment policy and all related practices, including those pertaining to diversity and inclusion. Identifies and addresses systemic barriers that conflict with the Institute’s values of respect, diversity and inclusion.
- Acts as a strategic advisor to the Institute’s executive, faculty, management, staff, students, and union representatives on dispute mitigation and respectful environment matters. Provides advice and recommendations on best practices, methods and techniques in developing, designing and implementing a comprehensive campus wide sexual violence prevention and response approach.
- Collaborates with the Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships Office, department leaders and other key partners to develop, deliver and integrate program planning approaches. Works closely with key partners, including unions and student association to maintain productive partnerships.
- Liaises with HR leaders to ensure the principles of a respectful learning and working environment are embedded in all people management policies and practices.
- Manages the protection and storage of highly sensitive and confidential information and documentation, particularly as it relates to complex investigations of respectful environment issues, involving collection and assessment of information from multiple stakeholders.
- Promotes awareness of the Anti-Racism Framework and the Institute’s respectful learning and working environment policy, including practices related to RDI matters, through internal public events.
- Represents the Institute to external community, organizations, and agencies on matters related to respect, diversity and inclusion. Chairs the Harassment & Discrimination Steering Committee and oversees various other committees, contributing expertise and ensuring that the community is represented in a respectful way and the Institute’s respectful learning and working environment is considered in all planning processes and decisions.
- Provides reports on key RDI initiatives, achievements, emerging issues and risk analysis to the President, Senior Team and other Institute partners related to respectful environment matters.
- Develops and manages the department budget, monitoring monthly expenditures, reviewing and reconciling variances, and preparing related reports.
- Manages reporting staff, including selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices.

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS** &

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor in relevant discipline or Juris Doctor Degree in Law preferred.
- Formal training and significant experience in mediation and conflict resolution.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience at progressive levels of responsibility in a related field, including a leadership role with emphasis on development and delivery of respectful environment programs.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may b



  • Burnaby, Canada Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia Full time

    Manager, Equity, Diversity, and InclusionEngineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Manager, EDIto join our team in Burnaby!The Manager, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is responsible for leading all activities at Engineers and Geoscientist BC in the areas of EDI and Truth and Reconciliation (T&R) initiatives. This...


  • Burnaby, Canada Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia Full time

    Manager, Equity, Diversity, and InclusionEngineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Manager, EDIto join our team in Burnaby!The Manager, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is responsible for leading all activities at Engineers and Geoscientist BC in the areas of EDI and Truth and Reconciliation (T&R) initiatives. This...


  • Burnaby, Canada Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia Full time

    Manager, Equity, Diversity, and InclusionEngineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Manager, EDIto join our team in Burnaby!The Manager, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is responsible for leading all activities at Engineers and Geoscientist BC in the areas of EDI and Truth and Reconciliation (T&R) initiatives. This...


  • Burnaby, BC, Canada Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia Full time

    Manager, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Manager, EDI to join our team in Burnaby! The Manager, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is responsible for leading all activities at Engineers and Geoscientist BC in the areas of EDI and Truth and Reconciliation (T&R) initiatives....


  • Burnaby, Canada BACI Full time

    **Title**:Manager of Economic Inclusion **Location**:Burnaby, British Columbia **Commitment**:Full time, Temporary (37.5 hours/week) 12 month position (Maternity Leave) **Compensation**: Commensurate with experience, plus competitive benefits package **Start**:May 1, 2023. For over 60 years the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI), a...

  • Director of HR

    6 days ago


    Burnaby, Canada 49th Parallel Roasters Full time

    **Who we are**: 49th Parallel Roasters was founded in 2004 and is considered Canada’s best specialty coffee roaster, with five cafes located in the Lower Mainland and Montreal, and strong wholesale, specialty grocery, and e-comm businesses. We also offer the best donut in town, with our Lucky’s brand of handmade donuts made onsite each morning. We are...

  • Campus Director

    6 days ago


    Burnaby, Canada Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences Full time

    **Company Description**: Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (KCCIHS), formerly the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences (ACOS), is a well-established post-secondary College since 1996. KCCIHS is designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. The heart of...


  • Burnaby, Canada BC Public Service Full time

    Posting Title- BAND 4 - Portfolio Director- Position Classification- Band 4- Union- N/A- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA - Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA - Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA - Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA - Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA - Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA - Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA - Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary) - Nanaimo, BC...


  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Gerard Search Full time

    THE OPPORTUNITYVariety is seeking an exceptional philanthropy leader to lead a dynamic team in fostering meaningful relationships that will inspire philanthropy and drive the overall growth of the organization. As the Director, Philanthropy you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to provide children with complex health care needs the critical...

  • Equipment Director

    4 days ago


    Burnaby, Canada NorLand Limited Full time

    NorLand Limited consists of many specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract. Our businesses have been making _**Anything. Possible.**_ for over 65 years! As NorLand’s **Equipment Director**, you will...

  • Executive Director

    3 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

    Union/Affiliation: Administrative Professional Excluded Staff Pay range: $161,100 to $208,500 annually SFU Department Descr: Athletics and Recreation Position Grade: 18 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72 Who We Are SFU is an outstanding university with a proud athletic tradition and robust recreation program. SFU is committed to providing an...


  • Burnaby, Canada Pacific Blue Cross Full time

    **About Pacific Blue Cross** Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual...


  • Burnaby, Canada Pacific Blue Cross Full time

    **About Pacific Blue Cross** Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual...


  • Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

    Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $121,462 to $144,946 annually SFU Department Descr: VPR Administration Position Grade: 15 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72 Who We Are SFU Climate Innovation is committed to meeting the changing needs of the world around us and the people we serve. Its focus is on...


  • Burnaby, Canada Navitas Full time

    Since 1994, Navitas has been a respected leader in global higher education. As pioneers in the university pathway sector, we have trusted partnerships with more than 30 forward-thinking universities in Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Sri Lanka. We provide our partners with...


  • Burnaby, Canada Sprott Shaw College Full time

    _**Are you motivated by using your talents to support others? Come work for one of BC’s top private colleges!**_ - Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a private post-secondary institution with 16 government-designated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in...


  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Engineers and Geoscientists BC Full time

    Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for an Accounting Administrator to join our team in Burnaby The Accounting Administrator, reporting to the Associate Director, Finance, is responsible for ensuring that accounts payables (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions are recorded and processed in an accurate, timely,...

  • Dance Instructor

    2 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada Phoenix Dance and Music School Full time

    About Phoenix Dance and Music SchoolPhoenix Dance School was founded by the young dance performance artist, Ms. Siting, who also serves as the school's principal and artistic director. Both she and the students at the school have been invited on numerous occasions to participate in various events, celebrations, and festival performances within the province...

  • Dance Instructor

    2 weeks ago


    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Phoenix Dance and Music School Full time

    About Phoenix Dance and Music SchoolPhoenix Dance School was founded by the young dance performance artist, Ms. Siting, who also serves as the school's principal and artistic director. Both she and the students at the school have been invited on numerous occasions to participate in various events, celebrations, and festival performances within the province...


  • Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

    Who We Are SFU Climate Innovation is committed to meeting the changing needs of the world around us and the people we serve. Its focus is on facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, catalyzing co-creation with community partners and mobilizing and scaling climate innovation. Responsible for delivering the community-centred climate innovation research...