Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Intern

GREATER SUDBURY POLICE SERVICE

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion INTERN (One Year Internship)

35 Hours/Week

**Summary**:
Under the general supervision of the Strategic Operations Inspector, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Intern will contribute to the development of a comprehensive EDI Strategy for the Greater Sudbury Police Service. This will include researching best practices in policing with a view of enhancing professional development materials and expanded learning opportunities, internal and external messaging and service delivery approaches. Working closely with key stakeholders including Service Advisory Committees, community partners and internal divisions the EDI Intern will assist in the research, development and implementation of project deliverables.

Promoting the Service’s R.I.C.H (Respect, Inclusivity, Courage and Honesty) Values the EDI Intern will review, report and provide advice on matters related to multicultural and multiracial communities. In addition, the EDI Intern will make recommendations on building upon and maintaining public trust. The EDI Intern will also assist with conducting and reviewing GSPS Survey’s in order to better inform gaps in the Service’s current service delivery capacity.

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here:
**NOHFC Funding Requirements**:
**Duties**:

- Contribute to the development of materials that enhance, enrich, and when required establish positive connections between the Greater Sudbury Police Service and the multiracial and multicultural communities within the City of Greater Sudbury.
- Assist in the development of the Service’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
- Participate in a recruitment and hiring audit and assist in the creation of the Services’ Diversity Recruitment Strategy to promote equitable multiracial, multicultural, and 2SLGBTQ+ representation throughout the various positions within the Greater Sudbury Police Service.
- Assist in the assessment of operational policies and procedures with an equity, diversity and inclusion lens.
- Contribute and support the Chief’s Diversity Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Community Police Advisory Committee and the Chief’s Youth Advisory Council.
- Research and create educational material and resources for internal member training.
- Make recommendations regarding best practices and messaging that are in line with the Strategic Plan and current related legislation and trends as it relates to diversity and inclusion.
- Make recommendations on enhancing and maintaining public trust.
- Identify gaps in education and training to help build goals and strategies to support long term plans for members of the Service to ensure continuous learning is achieved.
- Assist with the development, implementation and analysis of a census survey.
- Assist in the development and collection of statistical information and provide reports, analysis and presentations.

**Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Post-Secondary degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Public Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, Social Justice, Public Policy, Indigenous Studies or equivalent.
- Demonstrated continued professional development in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Demonstrated knowledge of human rights and theoretical frameworks and tools for anti-discrimination.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as: Ontario Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontario with Disabilities Act, Police Services Act an asset.
- Knowledge of cultural awareness and lived experience is required.
- Understanding of the Greater Sudbury multicultural communities.
- Knowledge of current trends and emerging issues in policing related to human rights issues from an internal/employment and external/service delivery perspective, including understanding of systemic race and gender based discrimination and the importance of intersectionality.
- Knowledge of community policing, social determinants of health, and the challenges facing equity seeking groups from an employment and service delivery perspective.
- Knowledge of issues affecting marginalized groups and working with communities in an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, culturally relevant and responsive manner.
- Experience working with community groups/members.
- Ability to speak in multiple languages an asset.

**Skills**:

- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitation and/or presentation skills.
- Proven organizational, time management and motivational skills.
- Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively and par