Sunnybrook Looking for Project Coordinator – Department of Equity and Social Accountability (2023-6012) at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Reporting to the Directors, Department of Equity & Social Accountability (DESA), the Advisor will work with DESA to lead in the development and execution of the hospital’s EDI and environmental sustainability action plans, to promote the hospital as an equity,inclusiveness and sustainability champion externally, and to foster an internal environment that is equitable and inclusive, and where members feel accepted, respected and valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaboratively support, coordinate, monitor the ongoing development, implementation, revision, evaluation and reporting of the EDI Action Plan
• With strategic communications team, work to implement a communication plan for Health Equity, Indigenous Health, Anti-Racism, 2SLGBTQI+ and Accessibility across the hospital
• Support the incorporation of LEAP framework across programs and services, to promote an anti-racism and anti-oppression approach to operations and service delivery
• Support the GROW framework to improve environmental sustainability in operations, service delivery and capital development
• Work to maintain and develop relationships with patient and family partners to inform health equity initiatives
• Provide high level guidance and support in:
• Preparing and finalizing timely and relevant internal and external communications/collateral (i.e., Internet, success stories, EDI reports, articles, thought leadership, newsletters).
• Work with CSR/Digital team on dissemination using multiple communication channels
• Participate in the development and delivery of supplemental education/training sessions for learners, staff, physicians and volunteers pertaining to equity, diversity, inclusion, discrimination, and harassment (e.g., PART Conversations)
• Brief the Directors on emerging issues as they are identified, and draft organizational statement for staff, where appropriate
• Actively participate as a member on relevant committees inside Sunnybrook, providing assistance, information, outreach, resources and referrals (i.e., President’s Anti-Racism Taskforce (PART), Indigenous Advisory Committee, 2SLGBTQI+ Steering Committee, the Green Task Force, etc.)
• Manage EDI communications calendar, and lead or support campaigns and initiatives highlighting awareness months for equity seeking groups (i.e. Black History Month, Asian Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Pride Month, etc.)
• Assist in the development of EDI toolkits and resources to support individuals and teams in implementation of new equity-focused policies and procedures
• Design, build and maintain EDI and Green Task Force (GTF) Intranet sections in order to build awareness and educate leaders, staff and physicians on EDI and sustainability work
• Work with Communications team to develop and facilitate an EDI and GTF Internet section that highlights the work of EDI committees and GTF work, and provides community resources where applicable
• Compile monthly contribution to CEO report to the Board of Directors, highlighting EDI and sustainability work
• Work with Directors, Department of Equity and Social Accountability, to establish and foster community partnerships to further strategic goals of the department
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge And Experience


• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, such as Education/Social Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years minimum work experience in Human Rights, Not for Profit, Social Justice work or sustainability/environmental work, specifically training, education and facilitation
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion including discrimination faced by marginalized communities;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of environmental sustainability issues, especially climate change
• Commitment to and demonstrated investment in Truth and Reconciliation;
• Sound knowledge of the human rights code, accessibility and related legislation;
• Demonstrated experience with successful large and small event planning;
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build connections across all levels of the Hospital and community;
• Experience using various internal and external communication tools and channels;
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment;
• Technical skills with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, MS Project);
• The role will continue to evolve and the individual must be willing to respond to changing priorities while working cooperatively in a challenging and dynamic environment;