170488 - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Program Officer - Public Service Commission - Temporary

The PEI Public Service Commission is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

Reporting to the Manager of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Diversity & Inclusion Program Officer is a member of the Organizational Development, Culture, and HR Planning division. They support the implementation of the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy across Government departments and provides advice and support on the development of departmental Diversity & Inclusion plans. This position manages the Diversity & Inclusion Talent Pool and supports the Diversity Employment Program. Working with stakeholders, the position identifies training opportunities for Government employees and coordinates cultural events. Duties include:

- Assists with the implementation of the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy;
- Attends regular meetings and supports hiring managers and the staffing team to increase diversity in the workplace;
- Attends meetings and focus group sessions with employees and managers to identify the strengths, opportunities for improvement, develop action plans, projects and monitor progress on diversity and inclusion initiatives;
- Completes the annual diversity and inclusion plan obtaining results/annual plans and activities from departments;
- Provides expertise and technical advice on diversity employment programs, hiring practices, credential recognition, eligibility criteria and potential employment opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, OJT, mentoring programs, etc;
- Cultivates a supportive, welcoming, inclusive and fair work environment that maximizes the talent, skills, and diversity within departments and agencies;
- Promotes the Diversity Talent Pool and Diversity Employment Program internally and externally;
- Provides information and offers informal discussions with Diversity Talent Pool members, referral organizations and academic institutions on PSC hiring practices, selection criteria and alternative career opportunities etc.
- Identifies potential employment opportunities, internship and project-based work opportunities for members;
- Attends job fairs to promote the Diversity Talent Pool and Diversity Employment Program;
- Conducts research and work with management and interjurisdictional groups to identify current diversity and training programs, community lead training and department specific opportunities;
- Identifies leadership development, management training and onboarding training opportunities to educate participants on the importance and value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace;
- Promotes continuous learning and discussion on equity, diversity and inclusion, cultural competency, cultural sensitivity and bias-free work environment;
- Maintains Diversity and Inclusion training (e.g. Unconscious Bias) registration numbers, evaluation and feedback summaries and data;
- Develops communication tools to educate management and staff on current trends and workplace diversity related matters;
- Identifies customized training opportunities for senior management, and operational managers and employees;
- Continues to establish and maintain strong working relationships and partners with external stakeholders and community groups to recognize important diversity programs, celebrations and awareness raising events;
- Coordinates with departments and agencies to hold events and encourage employees to attend festivities and educational sessions;
- Shares information and resources with employees and managers on cultural diversity celebration events;
- Assists with organizing programs such as National Public Service Week, Human Rights Day, and International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Black History Month, PRIDE Celebration events, etc. by incorporating department specific programming.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- University degree in a related field of study with additional course work in diversity and inclusion;
- Experience in the following areas:

- Policy research and analysis;
- Strategy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation;
- Communicating with diverse community partners and stakeholders on initiatives;
- Conducting research and analysis and advising on options and recommendations;
- Program evaluation;
- Project design, management and evaluation;
- Working with diversity and inclusion initiatives would be preferred;
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
- Excellent verbal and written comm