Edi Specialist

**Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia** is currently searching for an **EDI Specialist** to join our team in Burnaby

Our organization - one of BC's Top Employers - offers a competitive salary, comprehensive and generous benefits, an inclusive culture, and a hybrid work environment. Full details on our compensation and benefits value offering can be found below.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**
- Supports the Associate Director, EDI in defining the role the organization can play in the areas of EDI and T&R given its regulatory mandate. Plays a lead role in the development of an organizational strategy in the areas of EDI and T&R as part of the strategic plan.
- Develops and leads the execution of action plans in the areas of EDI and T&R based on the strategy developed, including overseeing the daily work and the formal performance management of the EDI Coordinator.
- Supports the organization’s EDI volunteer groups and represents Engineers and Geoscientists BC in Engineers Canada’s 30 by 30 Networks and Working Groups. This includes volunteer management, agenda and material development for meetings, presentation development, etc.
- Develops content with the Communications department for communication channels to consistently inform registrants and staff about EDI and T&R initiatives, educational materials, resources, and progress in implementing the action plans in these areas.
- Leads the organization in the collection, analysis and reporting of EDI and T&R data to measure trends.
- Other duties as assigned by management.

**WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE**

The successful applicant will possess the following:

- Bachelor's degree is required.
- A recognized certification in EDI or advanced education/degree in diversity and equity issues is preferred.
- 5+ years experience leading organizational EDI initiatives or programs.
- 5+ years experience in research and best practices related to EDI.
- 3+ years experience in working with Indigenous Peoples and in issues of Truth and Reconciliation.
- 3+ years experience providing leadership and direction to direct reports, including coaching / mentoring and overseeing performance.
- Experience supporting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at an organization, regulatory body or professional services firm.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace inclusion concepts and methodologies. Demonstrated knowledge of Truth & Reconciliation with Indigenous People in Canada.
- Skills in data analysis, report writing, developing and facilitating education / training, and project management.
- Keen attention to detail, action-oriented, excellent organization skills and demonstrated ability to move forward multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate and collaborate effectively across all functions and levels.

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU**

Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world." We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity, diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

**WHO WE ARE**

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers.

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. We regulate and govern these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.

We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization.

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