Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Michael Garron Hospital Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Diversity and Inclusion Specialist to join our team at Michael Garron Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing programs, policies, and initiatives to advance our equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of EDIB goals and strategies into hospital processes, policies, and practices
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of a new EDIB strategy, in alignment with the hospital's strategic plan
  • Implement the EDIB work plan objectives and priorities
  • Develop and implement an enterprise-wide EDIB framework
  • Conduct audits of related policies, procedures, and processes to identify systemic bias
  • Provide internal subject matter expertise and advice on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social accountability opportunities and issues
  • Collect and analyze diversity and health equity data and interface with key stakeholders to advance inclusiveness in the organization
  • Aid in the development and renewal of diversity and inclusion policies and practices
  • Develop and execute a corporate-wide diversity and inclusion calendar of events and accompanying strategies
  • Support the formation and engagement of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) established within the hospital
  • Lead the development and execution of related EDIB programs and initiatives to drive required culture and behavioral changes in the organization
  • Work with HR and Patient Experience on the process to consult on internal investigations relating to Human Rights Code violations
  • Work closely with Organizational Development to design and deliver training that builds capacity and understanding of diversity, inclusion, equity, cultural competency, anti-racism, anti-oppression, etc.
  • Conduct surveys, assessments, and other reviews to determine and isolate EDIB needs and subsequent strategies to address gaps and opportunities
  • Manage and maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion analytics and evaluation tools, generate reports for various stakeholders to highlight trends, demonstrate impact of programs, and identify opportunities for continued improvement
  • Provide the knowledge and skills needed to foster an inclusive culture, through the development of training, workshops, and other educational and culture-building programs
  • Serve as the EDIB representative for the hospital at external committees and within the East Toronto Health Partners

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (human resources, equity studies, human rights, sociology, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • PMP certification or equivalent would be an asset
  • Minimum five (5) years' experience developing and successfully implementing EDIB programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of best practices in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and demonstrated experience in supporting transformational change
  • Skilled at engaging in matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse community; excellent judgment and discretion
  • Experience in establishing/maintaining trusting relationships with all levels of staff, including front-line, credentialed clinicians, and executives
  • Demonstrated experience in group facilitation, facilitating organizational change and transition, team or group dynamics, and organizational assessments
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to write briefing notes, reports, organizational communications, presentations, and create learning materials to support programs
  • Takes initiative, works proactively, coordinates, and manages projects with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment
  • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and Anti-Racism Act and Ontario's Regulatory Registry Regulation (LGIC)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience partnering with individuals and communities that have been historically marginalized and under-serviced by the health system (2SLGBTQ+, racialized, Indigenous, low socio-economic status communities, persons with disabilities, etc.)
  • Proficient understanding and application of health equity, anti-oppression, and/or population health frameworks and how these affect staff, client, and family experience especially those from underrepresented groups
  • Lived experience as a member of an equity-deserving group an asset
  • Demonstrated experience working with historically oppressed communities, navigating institutional resistance
  • Demonstrated experience influencing positive change in the field of inclusion, diversity, equity, and social responsibility
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a large, complex, and ever-changing organization
  • Ability to coach and mentor others, including supporting mindsets related to diversity, inclusion, and equity
  • Partners with stakeholders to develop and maintain new external partnerships
  • Demonstrated expertise in software tools such as MS Office, including Excel and Project; proficient in the use of project management tools such as Gantt charts, A3s, project charters
  • Experience in a Healthcare experience an asset

Working at Michael Garron Hospital

All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN), agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.

All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.

All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

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