Community Engagement and Edi/sgba+ Coordinator

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
**(EDI/SGBA+ and Community Engagement Coordinator)**

**Here is what you will get to do**:
**Community Engagement Responsibilities**
- Organize and participate in events and campaigns to promote awareness of the consortium¿s activities and goals.
- Assist consortium project leads in engaging with the community to ensure diverse perspectives in research efforts.
- Curate, co-develop, and adapt education materials alongside consortium staff and partners including training, templates, modules, and other resources.
- Contribute to the development of consortium governance documents, engagement tools, communications and help prepare key performance indicators and reports for leadership.
- Support day-to-day engagement activities including arranging meetings.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for community engagement.
- Collaboratively co-create strategies to facilitate knowledge sharing within the consortium and with community partners such as Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) and DAC Patient Partner Groups.
- Advise research teams on the best strategies and methods for engaging with communities.
- Participate in projects that focus on improving research and screening initiatives for patients and families through impactful engagement and co-design.
- Coordinate the formation of a committee to ensure PWLE voices are integrated into the consortium¿s decision-making processes.
- Build and maintain relationships with PWLE, members of research teams, members of equity-deserving groups, and other key stakeholders to ensure their perspectives are recognized and valued through all consortium activities.
- Work alongside various public and private organizations, nonprofits, and local communities to develop and implement engagement plans that support the consortium's mission.
- Deliver presentations internally as well as externally.

**Sex, and Gender Based Analysis Plus (SGBA+) and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Responsibilities**
- Craft and execute strategic initiatives to enhance SGBA+ (meaning analyzing data by sex, gender, and other relevant identity characteristics) as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion within the consortium.
- Act as the primary contact for all EDI/SGBA+ related inquiries, providing guidance and support to both employees and management.
- Work closely with projects leads to recruit a diverse array of community advisors and research participants, ensuring varied representation.
- Identify and pursue grant opportunities to expand and enhance the consortium¿s work in SGBA+ and EDI initiatives
- Keep abreast of the latest EDI best practices, legislation, and trends to ensure the consortium¿s strategies remain effective and current.
- Track and report on key metrics related to EDI/SGBA+ initiatives to inform and guide strategic planning.

**Here is what you will need**:

- Bachelor¿s degree in Social Sciences, Public Relations, Public Administration, Communications, Human Resources, Health Studies, or another relevant field is required. An advanced degree in a relevant field or a certification in diversity and inclusion, human rights, or social justice will be considered an asset.
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience with a background in community engagement, public relations, SGBA+ and EDI.
- Experience in research, corporate and/or nonprofit settings is highly desirable.
- Personal or professional experience with type 1 diabetes is considered an asset.
- Exceptional written/verbal communication skills, ability to engage/influence diverse audiences, proficiency in community engagement methods and digital tools.
- Understanding of EDI and SGBA+ principles, best practices, and systemic barriers.
- Proficient in data analysis/reporting with focus on measuring initiative effectiveness.
- Strong organizational/project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience developing and/or facilitating community advisory councils for the purposes of research or clinic