Diversity and Inclusion Project Assistant

2 weeks ago

Breslau, Canada Community Support Connections Full time

**DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PROJECT ASSISTANT - SUMMER STUDENT**
**Temporary Contract: 9 weeks**
**Estimated Start Date: June 3, 2024**
**30 hours per week, $17.00 per hour**
**(Monday - Friday)**

At Community Support Connections, we wake up each morning energized about the difference we make in the lives of our clients; people who could be your parents, grandparents, friends, or neighbours. Working with hundreds of amazing volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a wide range of community supports for older adults and people with diverse abilities to help them live at home with independence and dignity - something we all deserve. We are truly caring and client-centered, and are constantly innovating; looking for new and better ways to provide the best care and supports possible.

Passion and commitment permeate everything we do. Driven by our values, we treat our clients, volunteers, donors, and each other, with dignity and respect. We recognize that diversity is the foundation for understanding the needs of our stakeholders. We believe the best way to serve our clients and volunteers is to create an environment and culture that empowers our staff to be as productive and happy as possible.

The Diversity and Inclusion Project Assistant will contribute to the continuous improvement of work practices where all employees, volunteers and clients have a sense of belonging. They will research content and current practices, collaborate with stakeholders, and produce an array of written content for educational, training and inclusion purposes.

If you are passionate about equality and inclusion, and are looking for a rare and challenging opportunity to make a difference and build your portfolio, we want to hear from you

**Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Research, develop and implement activities focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism content for internal training purposes
- Suggest, develop and/or collaborate in the production of new documents, communications and practices that reflect diversity and inclusion practices
- Recommend strategies that contribute to an inclusive work environment and sense of belonging
- Make recommendations to ensure that all current and future clients feel included
- Collaborate with our Client and Family Advisory Council (CAFAC) as needed, to gain client perspective on belonging and inclusion
- Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in outreach activities
- Identify and operationalize cultural recognition and educational opportunities
- Create new and/or strengthen the DEI content on our internal (SharePoint) and external webpages
- Enthusiasm to help with other duties as required
- Deliver Meals on Wheels route when needed

**Requested Skills/Qualifications**
- This job is _funded through _**_Canada Summer Jobs 2024_**, and to be eligible applicants must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the _Immigration and Refugee Protection Act_ for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with Ontario legislation and regulations
- Completed or working towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant discipline (equity studies, human rights, sociology, human resources, etc.)
- Understanding of Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA, and other relevant legislation
- Satisfactory police records check for the vulnerable sector
- Ability to complete tasks autonomously and in a timely manner
- Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
- Work well in collaboration with others and maintain positive working relationships
- Interest or experience in the community sector and working with diverse populations
- Strong sense of partnership, equality and social justice
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Valid Driver’s License and daily access to a safe, licensed and reliable vehicle for business-related travel is an asset

**Application Information**
Please submit resume and cover letter highlighting the unique attributes you bring to the position **by noon on May 15, 2024**.

Persons from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

We are happy to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know in advance how to best meet your needs.

Check out communitysupportconnections.org to learn more about our programs and services You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

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