Equity and Transformational Change Advisor

Equity and Transformational Change Advisor Join to apply for the Equity and Transformational Change Advisor role at Fanshawe College . Note: This is a full-time permanent vacancy. Responsibilities To support Fanshawe’s commitment to address and dismantle systems of oppression experienced by equity‑deserving/denied communities – including racialized persons; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities; persons with disabilities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; and women‑identified individuals – the Equity and Transformational Change Advisor will be instrumental in supporting the College’s anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategy and operational planning. As the College works to implement “A College Where We Belong: Fanshawe’s EDI Framework” and a multi‑year EDI Action Plan, the Advisor will be an integral resource for the Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CEDI) in providing research and guidance grounded in lived experience, theoretical frameworks, academic and professional theory, diverse knowledge, and practical knowledge gleaned from community experiences and relationships. The incumbent will bring strength in diverse research methodologies to this core function of the role. As a member of CEDI, the Advisor will report to the Manager of Equity and Accessibility Initiatives and will have a dedicated focus on identifying pathways to transformational, sustainable, and justice‑informed systemic change. The Advisor will support the Manager in developing and executing operational plans in core performance areas relating to EDI, accessibility, anti‑racism, and anti‑oppression. They will also serve as a resource to the CEDI team and other college leaders to develop equity and accessibility research and evaluation; plan and implement equity‑related events, outreach, and activities; and facilitate EDI and accessibility‑related training and educational opportunities. The Equity and Transformational Change Advisor will blend change management processes with intersectional equity frameworks. In doing so, they will advise the Manager on bringing together various anti‑oppressive lenses and will thus bring rich experience in bridging equity efforts and decolonial efforts and an ability to forge authentic and sustainable relationships with equity‑deserving communities with a range of perspectives on bringing about transformative change. The incumbent will work in a highly collaborative fashion with other members of the EDI team and other college project teams, while bringing to the role a high capacity for independent work and critical thought. The Equity and Transformational Change Advisor will be passionate about the College’s mission of advancing a sense of belonging for equity‑deserving students, staff, and faculty. The Advisor will be a visible presence of the EDI team and will serve as a positive, inspiring, and motivating ambassador for EDI work at the College and a respected advisor on equitable change. Given the subject matter of the role, preference will be given to candidates who self‑identify as a member of an equity‑deserving group and can speak to the impact of systemic inequity and oppression in their own lived experience. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Sciences, EDI or other social justice program, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, or related field). Graduate degree in a related field, with a strong independent research component. Minimum 3 years in a relevant field related to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti‑oppression, anti‑ableism, social work, decolonial or Indigenization work, anti‑racism, focused on supporting or advancing initiatives for underrepresented, equity‑deserving, or marginalized communities. Equivalent experience may be considered. Lived experience as a member of one or more equity‑deserving groups, with the ability to acknowledge, understand, and speak to the impact of systemic oppression. Extensive knowledge of the intersection of equity‑related and justice‑focused change management frameworks and approaches, including the bridging of anti‑oppressive and decolonial frameworks to bring forth transformational change. Demonstrated experience building and sustaining authentic trust‑based relationships with equity‑deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities; racialized persons; persons with disabilities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Demonstrated experience implementing successful equity initiatives, managing EDI and anti‑oppression projects, and supporting the implementation of anti‑oppression frameworks. Strong research and evaluation skills and extensive experience synthes #J-18808-Ljbffr