MLSE Looking for Coordinator – Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Toronto, ON Full Time

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose – to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Lead and manage the implementation of all Equity, Diversity and Inclusion project initiatives in collaboration with the EDI Practice strategy lead and stakeholders across all departments.

Responsibilities

• Execute EDI enterprise and team project implementation tasks in coordination with partners in, People & Inclusion, Marketing & Communications, MLSE Foundation & Launchpad, Global Partnerships, Live Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Technology, Teams, Operations and community organizations. Project tasks include scheduling and coordinating all project meetings and events, planning and managing project communications and tracking and reporting project status to key collaborators.
• Develop and manage an inventory of existing and prospective community partnerships to efficiently execute the distribution of game tickets in support of EDI initiatives benefitting marginalized communities.
• Lead all communication from existing and prospective community partnership organizations seeking sponsorship, donations and/or contributions, and prepare briefs to facilitate partner evaluation and recommendations
• Assist in organizing Employee Inclusion Group (EIG) events and activities including speaking engagements, themed game nights and heritage month activations (for example, Black History Month, Asian Heritage Month, National Indigenous History Month, Gender Equity Month and Pride Month).
• Assist in the delivery of EDI learning including notification to participants.
• Assist in preparing engaging, informative and well-organized presentations.
• Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to successfully implement EDI initiatives.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all employee questions sent to the generic EDI mailbox, keeping an inventory of inquiries to inform opportunity gaps and engaging EDI Practice Leads to ensure quick response and resolution.
• Take ownership of project initiatives and see them through from ideation to successful completion including scheduling meetings and required training.
• Attend People & Inclusion and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion department and team meetings.
• Manage and process all EDI project expenses, including budget approval, invoicing and expense reporting.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the “Message to the Hiring Manager” section of our online application.

• Demonstrated knowledge of EDI practices, policies, processes and evaluation tools.
• Strong problem-solving mentality.
• Self-starter, taking initiative and responsibility for decisions.
• Team builder, able to navigate different perspectives to arrive at a decision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to demonstrate this proficiency to negotiate, develop and present recommendations and outcomes.
• Capability to develop strong working relationships built upon trust and respect.

Additional Information

Apply by: December 22, 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.