Health Equity Specialist

The Health Equity Specialist is responsible for supporting better health outcomes for equity-deserving populations. The specialist will inform program development, support the organizational approach to health equity including but not limited to data collection and usage. The specialist will engage in inclusive staff community, patient and family engagement to facilitate coordinated approaches that enable co-design, implementation, and evaluation of patient-informed, innovative solutions aimed at reducing inequities in care.

This role is temporary until March 31, 2027

- Undergraduate degree in Quality Improvement, Health Research Methods, Health Equity, Public Health, Social Work,
Health Care Leadership or Public Policy with emphasis on human rights, gender studies, social justice or equity , Masters
Preferred
- Critical Analysis of Equity Diversity and Inclusion topics in Health Care and experience working with equity-deserving
communities
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to act as an informal leader, influencing performance driven teams
while aligning with organization values, setting priorities and undertaking multiple tasks with tight deadlines
- Understanding of effectiveness methodologies, change management, project management and process improvement
skills
- Understanding and experience in Health Equity and Health Care Quality Improvement methodologies
- Understanding of adult learning needs and experience developing curriculum and education related to health equity and
equity diversity and inclusion
- Broad understanding of hospital operations across the organization to inform discussions and creative solutions to
building an inclusive community
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of concepts related to co-design, patient engagement and community
engagement principles
- Understanding of Data Governance and knowledge of First Nations Principles of OCAP and Black Health Equity EGAP
framework
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with a keen ability to engage with various
stakeholders and members of the community, resulting in collaborative partnerships and beneficial results
- Strong ability to conduct evaluation, program design, develop plans/procedures/write reports
- Ability to be creative and proactive in offering new approaches to problem solve
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic,
socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills; ability to influence an outcome across all levels through a
consultative methodology
- Ability to work independently and effectively as leader or member in teams, on task-forces, and committees
- Ability to successfully navigate challenging conversations among diverse groups and build consensus
- Sound knowledge working with relevant legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act (AODA), Occupational Health

M-F days. Weekends and evenings sometimes required

The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Human Rights Department manages strategic initiatives to advance equity, diversity and inclusion across the organization ,system, program and process improvement. Engagement with equity seeking groups to amplify their perspectives and needs in key decision-making processes. Build collaborations across the organization and community to further create a culture of inclusivity and belonging. In addition, they support matters of conflict stemming from harassment, discrimination, and other general human rights issues including investigations. Plan and participate in observance events. Lead EDI training and education sessions. Support employee affinity groups. As well as, create and amend policies regarding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights.

Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the

Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement  

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement  

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement.