Accessibility Lead, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communications, Equity and Partnerships
4 weeks ago
Job Summary
Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking an Accessibility Lead to join the Diversity Equity Inclusion Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating across portfolios and providing mentorship to staff and medical staff to advance EDI priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects, propose new initiatives, and liaise with other Vancouver Coastal Health programs to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Assume the roles of advisor, collaborator, and educator to promote EDI.
- Work with all VCH departments to develop partnerships, adopt new inclusive practices, and encourage others.
- Bring demonstrated experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion to the role.
- Draw on skills in change and project management, learning and development, and evaluation to drive EDI initiatives.
- Actively support the alignment of recruitment initiatives with the current and emerging needs of the organization.
- Help to ensure recruiters and hiring managers increase their awareness of unconscious bias and are well informed and supported to fulfill their hiring mandates.
- Support the development of baseline metrics and KPIs for accessibility.
- Measure progress and impact to help drive decisions and bring creativity and strategic thinking to identify new opportunities and approaches to address systemic bias and organizational barriers.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Social Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Health Administration.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in EDI program and project management, as well as change management, organization development, engagement, training and development, and conducting program evaluations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience related to EDI, preferably around accessibility.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Applies comprehensive knowledge, skill, and experience in developing and implementing accessibility-focused recruitment, guidelines, tools, and training to educate and achieve a high level of diversity and inclusion hiring.
- Sound knowledge of federal and provincial human rights and employment policy and legislation relevant to accessibility.
- Strong project management, prioritization, and planning skills in the design and delivery of accessibility programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project and program evaluation.
- Experience in data collection and analysis would be an asset.
- Superior writing, speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Applies judgment and political expertise to communicate sensitive information to, and collaborate with, a variety of internal and external partners.
- Uses team building, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to facilitate critical thinking and problem resolution.
- Fosters creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking involving cultural shifts and large-scale change initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and meetings with multi-level and multidisciplinary staff to achieve effective outcomes.
- Plays a consultative and facilitator role for internal teams on topics such as inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, accessibility, equity, and diversity.
- Demonstrated commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and municipal pension plan. Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities. Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families. Award-winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff, and volunteers. Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
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