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The County of Dufferin is an upper tier municipality which sits on the fringe of the Greater Toronto Area, about
100 km northwest of Toronto. It is largely a rural county with three urban settlement areas. The region is well known for its rivers, rolling hills and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. The UNESCO World Biosphere
Reserve, the Niagara Escarpment and the world famous Bruce Trail, run through Dufferin offering spectacular vistas and hiking opportunities. Home to over 61,000 residents the area boasts fabulous restaurants, shopping and amenities. We are currently recruiting for a:
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISOR
JOB ID: C36-22 LOCATION: Remote & 30 Centre Street, Orangeville, ON
JOB TYPE: Permanent Full Time
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 4:30 p.m. on April 15, 2022
Reporting to the Director of People and Equity, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor (DEI) plays a critical role in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives throughout the corporation by supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive equity, diversity and anti-racism strategy that supports the County’s mission, vision and values.
What you’ll do
- Support the collection and analysis of statistical and qualitative data to evaluate the County’s workforce in accordance with promising research practices
- Facilitate anti-oppression, anti-racism and DEI professional development and training
- Stay up to date on anti-oppression, anti-racism equity related issues, legislation and best practices
- Ensure Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance and provide informed guidance on accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
- Review current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing whether they support or hinder equity and accessibility goals
- Enhance the corporation’s culture by collaborating with management to ensure that the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-oppression, anti-racism and accessibility are integrated into management processes
- Identify internal and external trends and recognize best practice that will increase diversity among the workforce and enhance our human resources practices
What you’ll bring
- Post-secondary degree in Equity Studies, Social Science, Human Resources or related field in a relevant area of study, or equivalent combination of education and related professional and community experience.
- Three (3) years of related experience specializing in diversity, equity and in implementing organizational diversity and inclusion transformational strategies in a large organization
- Experience in policy, program and procedure development, training development & delivery, facilitating committees, and writing reports.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience applying DEI, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism (AOAR) and anti- colonial approaches or frameworks
- A strong communicator who can articulate the organizational diversity, inclusion and accessibility mission and impact to a broad range of diverse stakeholders.
- Sensitivity to and awareness of Indigenous, Black, racialized, gender, and disability-related issues and their intersection(s) with other identities including socio-economic status, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, etc.
- Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
- Suitable work from home environment including reliable high speed internet
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive salary ranging between $73,182 – $85,613;
- Comprehensive health benefits and enrollment in a defined benefit pension plan;
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
As an organization, we have made a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and are at the beginning of this journey. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the importance of creating an environment that embraces and supports these. We are committed to creating and fostering a workplace where all employees, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, creed (religion), place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, and disability feel a sense of dignity and belonging. As such, we seek to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees with a variety of identities and backgrounds, in order to better reflect the growing diversity of our region.
Please note that the County of Dufferin requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 as a condition of employment and must provide proof of fully vaccinated status, or provide proof of a medical or Human Rights Code exemption, prior to starting employment.
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will receive a response.
Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $73,182.00-$85,613.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Experience:
- diversity, equity and inclusion: 3 years (required)
Application deadline: 2022-04-15
