Equity, Diversity,

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Fasken Full time

The Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Specialist will understand and proactively support the strategic goals of the firm as they relate to planning, executing, and managing of EDI programs and initiatives. The EDI Specialist will be responsible for drafting EDI communications, building awareness, and culture competency, supporting reporting initiatives, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders in delivering against the day to day responsibilities and strategic priorities of the role. This role will also be asked to regularly support and, on occasion, lead additional EDI projects as assigned.

The EDI Specialist can work from any of our offices across Canada. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet client needs. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement.

**At Fasken, success means**:

- Having a strong client service approach - you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
- Caring about one another - you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
- Working collaboratively - you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
- Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
- Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology
- Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
- Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
- Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Supporting the EDI team in the day to day delivery and execution of the various programs and initiatives.
- Collaborating across the Firm’s Human Resources, Professional Development, Marketing, and Analytics teams to deliver against identified tasks and projects, often playing a project lead role coordinating the required inputs.
- Supporting the EDI team in drafting initial EDI related communications and maintaining the EDI communications calendar.
- Drafting and maintaining the EDI events calendar including executing against key deliverable related to those events and partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assisting the EDI team in key learning and development, engagement and analytics projects.
- Providing expertise, planning, support, and guidance in the day-to-day operations and implementation of EDI initiatives.
- Educating, guiding, evaluating and championing behaviours that support diversity, equity, inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging.
- Supporting the development of training tools/materials.
- Researching and maintaining knowledge of EDI related issues, emerging trends, and bringing forward best practices.
- Additional duties and project as assigned.

**Required Knowledge and Experience**
- Post secondary diploma in Human Resources coupled with 2+ years of EDI experience preferably within a professional services firm. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable
- Demonstrated knowledge in EDI principles, related employment legislation and up-to-date knowledge in this area
- Understanding of Professional Services environment with a preference for those who have tangible law firm experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Fasken we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive Firm. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and equitable opportunities to advance and succeed at the Firm.

**Accessibility and Accommodation**

**Background and Reference Checks**

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon references and full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

**Your Application**

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