Job Description

Location: Remote Want to change the world? At Scouts Canada our Vision is \xe2\x80\x9cCanadian youth making a meaningful contribution to creating a better world.\xe2\x80\x9d We need passionate people who share our Mission to develop well-rounded youth better prepared for success in the world. Are you someone who is energized by challenging assignments? The assignment: develop our volunteer community, champion safe and dynamic youth-led program quality and enable Scouts to grow its membership in Canada. Reporting to the Director, Diversity and Inclusion this role will lead our Center of Excellence efforts in fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Scouts Canada. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing strategies and change initiatives to promote a welcoming and authentically inclusive environment \xe2\x80\x93 with an understanding of both best practices and pitfalls in Diversity and Inclusion efforts for organizations. This role will be remote from your home office, and the candidate can be located anywhere in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Culture Change + Strategy Development: Co-Developing Inclusion principles and Embedding Inclusion values collaboratively across organizational goals and practices are critical to this role.
• Training and Education: Design and deliver training programs to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of diversity and inclusion among staff and stakeholders.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with key stakeholders to review and implement inclusive policies, practices, and procedures that support diversity and equity within the organization.
• Metrics and Reporting: Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of DEI initiatives, regularly measuring and reporting on progress to leadership and stakeholders.
• Recruitment and Retention: Partner with HR and hiring managers to create inclusive staff and volunteer recruitment strategies, ensuring diversity in candidate pools and implementing retention strategies for underrepresented groups.
• Community Engagement: Engage with external communities and organizations to build partnerships and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Competencies Required:

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive range of backgrounds and perspectives that have shaped a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s qualifications and skills. This can include experience, education, or a combination of these \xe2\x80\x93 but is certainly not limited by them.

• 5+ years of experience in volunteer management, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, or reform-related roles. At least 3 years of direct management or supervisory role.
• Education: High School Diploma
• Considered as an asset: Degree or Certification in Community Health, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, Youth Development, or related field - along with relevant experience in advocacy, community development, or a related area. Other relevant degrees and certifications from Historically Black Colleges, Tribal Colleges and Universities, or other institutions are welcomed.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect, and integrity.
• DEI Expertise: Proven experience in developing and implementing DEI strategies, preferably within a corporate or organizational setting. In-depth knowledge and understanding of Diversity and Inclusion best practices and Blunders, and concepts including tokenism, systemic barriers. A sensitivity to national and international cultural differences and protocols.
• Understanding of Equity and Inclusion: Strong understanding of equity, inclusion, and social justice issues, along with the ability to apply these principles
• Training and Facilitation: Experience in designing and delivering DEI-related training and educational programs.
• Policy and Program Development: Familiarity with developing and implementing inclusive policies and programs that drive change and foster an inclusive culture.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to use data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and make informed decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate DEI strategies, engage stakeholders, and advocate for inclusive practices.
  

Job Specific Competencies:

• Cultural Sensitivity: Sensitivity and respect for diverse identities, cultures, and traditions.
• Learner\xe2\x80\x99s Mindset: This work requires a high degree of relational and emotional intelligence, along with valuing integrity and personal accountability. A commitment to continuously learning both personally and professionally, to foster your own unique personal excellence, is a mindset that will be a great fit with our team.
• Empathy and Understanding: Ability to empathize with the needs of volunteers and youth while advocating for necessary reforms.
• Co-Creation: Capacity to develop innovative strategies in collaboration with internal and external partners to engage volunteers and drive impactful reform within a youth organization.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work non-traditional hours (as needed) to engage with communities and occasionally travel.
  

Working Conditions:

• Home Office environment
• PRC (Police Record Check) and VSS (Vulnerable Sector Check) are required before the start date
• Mandatory training requirement
• Opportunity to help an organization mature in its inclusion journey
• Opportunity to create meaningful initiatives that foster positive relationships and engagement
  

We\'ve got you covered:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fabulous merchandise discount; an employer-matched retirement plan after one year; extended health, prescription, vision, and dental coverage and more. Salary depends on skills and experience. Salary range: $57,886.96 - $68,101.53 Ready to Apply? We are aware that, in some cases, organizations can inadvertently implement policies and practices that can disproportionately hurt the most marginalized members of society - including people of color, those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, persons with disabilities, women, Indigenous people, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities, and particularly those who identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit. If you\'re passionate about advancing a culture of authentic Inclusion within a Center of Excellence and have the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter by CLICKING HERE. The deadline to apply is December 22, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted. Scouts Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons and, persons with disabilities. Accessibility and Accommodation: Scouts Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to HR at humanresources@scouts.ca. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. APPLY TODAY

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If this role excites you, we want to hear from you! Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter \xe2\x80\x94 we want to hear your story \xe2\x80\x94 your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit with your future career aspirations. We want to learn about you!