Equity, Diversity and Engagement Lead

**Got big plans for your HR Career? Let's make them happen.** If you're looking to take your HR career to the next level in an inclusive environment that embraces fresh ideas and innovation, then look no further In this senior position you'll work with significant independence on projects related to equity, diversity and engagement. You will provide advice and support to the ministry's executives and Deputy Minister on strategic projects that you will lead from inception to completion. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you'll have support to grow professionally, will be empowered to do things differently, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. You'll be required to leverage the confidence and credibility you've earned through your extensive and varied HR experiences and will play a critical role in leading the advancement of anti-racism efforts, inclusion plans and other diversity initiatives for our ministry. If you're passionate about advancing inclusion and you want to join an awesome team doing important work for students and families across Ontario, consider this opportunity to join the Ministry of Education. - **PLEASE NOTE: This job ad may be used to fill future temporary or permanent vacancies** **About Us**: When you join the Ministry of Education, you'll become part of the Government of Ontario's workforce which is called the **Ontario Public Service**(OPS). As a key player in the Strategic Human Resources Branch, you'll belong to a team of professionals that provide critical HR services to both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Your clients will be the public servants whose work is advancing Ontario's education priorities, from early years through to postsecondary. In addition to flexible work arrangements you'll have access to on-the-job coaching and a supportive culture while you build a network of colleagues across government. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this strategic position you will: - Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a broad range of integrated anti-racism, inclusion and engagement initiatives including the provision of ongoing support for related activities. - Provide expert strategic advice, policy interpretation, analysis and guidance for inclusion and/or other organizational development related initiatives to senior executives, working groups, staff, clients and stakeholders. - Develop and deliver presentations and briefings to senior executives, clients and stakeholders including the development of project plans, briefing notes, presentations and analysis documents. - Design and facilitate sessions with clients and stakeholders. **How do I qualify?**: **Specialized Knowledge**: You have: - Knowledge of diversity and inclusion, including the range of barriers faced by diverse groups, racial equity issues and organizational strategies to address them. - Experience providing strategic advice to senior management and sharing best practice approaches to leveraging diversity and inclusion, and racial equity strategy to meet organizational goals. - Knowledge of human resources planning, management and organizational development principles and best practices. - Experience in several of the following strategic HR knowledge areas; inclusion/diversity, accessibility, human capital planning, leadership development, employee engagement, health and wellness, strategic labour relations, change management, organizational design, talent management and culture change. **Leadership and Project Management Skills**: You have: - Strong project management skills and proven ability to lead complex, large scale concurrent projects from initial concept to implementation and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and/or working groups of professional staff who are not direct reports. **Communication, Presentation and Relationship Management Skills**: You have: - Exceptional written/verbal communication and presentation skills and are able to prepare and present various reports, proposals, program information and briefing materials for a senior executive audience. - Demonstrated relationship management, interpers