Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

3 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Ottawa Community Housing Full time

**Who we are**:
Join us at Ottawa Community Housing, where we are more than a home to about 33,000 tenants across approximately 15,000 homes. As Ottawa's largest social and affordable housing provider, ranking second largest in Ontario and fourth largest in Canada, we're committed to enhancing tenant well-being through partnerships with local service providers and support agencies.

At OCH, diversity and equal opportunities are at the core of our workplace culture. We strive to mirror the vibrant communities of our city and have been honoured as the National Capital Region's Top Employer every year since 2018.

**WE ARE PROUD BECAUSE EVERY DAY WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE** Together, we're transforming tenants' lives by “providing more than a home, because we care”.

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**What we offer**:
Joining OCH means making a meaningful difference every day. We provide opportunities to positively impact your community in multiple ways. Recognizing that our employees are the cornerstone of our organization, we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work options, professional development opportunities, health and wellness programs, and more.

**What we seek**:
OCH is currently seeking a dedicated Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, who will play a critical role in fostering a high engagement work culture that reflects OCH’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Under the guidance of the Chief People, Communications and Strategy Officer, the Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist will collaborate with various departments to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives that promote a high engagement work culture centred around diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Specialist will champion workplace culture, diversity, equity and inclusion. They will work collaboratively with the human resources team to develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate programs and initiatives that will promote employee engagement, encourage diversity, promote equity and inclusion, and support OCH’s culture journey.

**Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist with OCHC**:_ _

Fostering a culture centered around diversity, equity and inclusion is a main priority at our organization. As the Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, **you will be a key player in promoting a sense of belonging in our workplace and within the communities we serve.**
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**As a Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, some of the things you will do include**:
**Diversity and Inclusion**
- Creates and executes comprehensive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategies and initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic goals and core values.
- Collaborates with senior leadership to integrate DE&I principles into organizational practices and policies.
- Designs and delivers DE&I training programs and workshops for employees at all levels.
- Facilitates discussions and activities that promote understanding and appreciation of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Plans and plays a leadership role in the Diversity and Inclusion Champions Table meetings, ensuring action items are captured and followed up on.
- Supports the establishment, enhancement and impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Analyzes data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and measure the impact of DE&I initiatives.
- Reviews and updates company policies to ensure they promote DE&I and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
- Serves as a resource for employees and management on DE&I-related issues and concerns.
- Builds partnerships with external organizations, communities, and stakeholders to enhance the OCH’s DE&I efforts.
- Represents OCH at relevant events, conferences, and forums.
- Develops DE&I communications, including news posts, reports, and updates.
- Maintains DE&I resource page with resources, tools, and information for employees.

**Culture & Engagement**
- Plays a key leadership role in the development of innovative solutions to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion and cultural competencies across OCH.
- Drives cultural change through implementing strategies to strengthen the corporate culture and eliminate barriers to inclusion.
- Supports the development, implementation and monitoring of programs and initiatives in support of the Culture Roadmap and other employee engagement initiatives.
- Conducts regular assessments of the OCH’s culture and DE&I climate through Culture Chats, surveys, and other feedback mechanisms.
- Keeps senior management informed about culture programs and about the effectiveness of the workplace culture initiatives.
- In collaboration with the People, Culture and Communications team, supports the development, implementation and evaluation of staff events.
- Develops communication plans for key initiatives and collaborates with the Communications team for support.
- Provides supports with the corporate awards program by providing releva

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