Job Description

Position Summary:

The Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the organization's commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all areas of its operations. The Director will develop and implement EDI&B strategies that align with the organization's mission to serve equity-deserving populations-- including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience of marginalization.

This role will lead internal cultural transformation, build EDI&B capacity at all organizational levels, and embed anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices into policies, programs, and services. The Director will also foster partnerships with community stakeholders to promote equity-driven health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

Develop, lead, and monitor the implementation of a multi-year EDI&B strategy aligned with the organization's mission and strategic priorities.

Act as a thought leader and strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on EDI&B-related matters.

Participate and provide thought leadership in the Scarborough Ontario Health Team's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anit-Racism Committee.

Guide organizational change initiatives that dismantle systemic barriers and promote equitable access to health care services.

Organizational Development

Collaborate with HR and department leaders to embed EDI&B in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and retention strategies.

Engage diverse voices--especially those with lived experience--in storytelling and education efforts.

Provide training, coaching, and consultation on EDI&B topics to staff and leadership.

Program and Service Integration

Ensure SCHCs programs and service delivery models are equitable, culturally safe, and trauma- informed.

Advocate for inclusive policies and practices in client engagement, data collection, and community outreach.

Support the implementation of SCHC's Program Evaluation Policy and Community Based Research Strategy with equity impact assessments on existing and proposed programs.

Community Engagement and Partnerships

Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and service users to co- create solutions that address health inequities.

Serve as a liaison with diverse communities to strengthen trust and foster belonging.

Represent the organization at external meetings, panels, and networks focused on EDI&B and health equity.

Building Accountability

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of EDI&B programs, including engagement, training participation, and climate survey results.

Oversee the staff and community taskforce responsible for advancing SCHC's Anti-Black Racism and EDI plans.

Review and revise organizational policies through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens.

Lead inclusive consultations with staff, volunteers, and community members to identify service barriers for equity-deserving groups.

Provide transparent, regular reporting to the executive and leadership teams and broader organization, using both quantitative data and qualitative feedback.

Continuously evaluate and refine approaches based on findings.

Core Competencies:

Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression: Deep understanding of systemic racism, colonialism, ableism, and other intersecting forms of oppression with proven experience applying this lens to policy and practice.

Trauma-Informed Leadership: Demonstrates empathy and understanding of trauma's impact on communities and organizations; champions psychologically safe workplaces.

Cultural Humility: Commitment to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and adaptation in working with diverse cultures and identities.

Change Management: Skilled in leading and sustaining organizational change; adept at navigating resistance and building buy-in across teams.

Collaboration and Relationship-Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functions and build trust-based partnerships both internally and externally.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex ideas into actionable strategies with measurable outcomes.

Community Engagement: Experience working with and being accountable to equity-deserving communities in a respectful, inclusive, and participatory manner.

Communication and Facilitation: Excellent verbal, written, and facilitation skills tailored to diverse audiences.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Equity Studies, Human Rights, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in EDI&B leadership, preferably in health care, public health, or nonprofit sectors.

Demonstrated track record of implementing successful EDI&B initiatives with measurable impact.

Knowledge of the social determinants of health and how they intersect with systemic inequities.

Experience working with equity-deserving populations and a commitment to their empowerment and wellbeing.

Benefits:

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

HOOPP

Four weeks of paid vacation

Health and Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Vision care

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Location:

Scarborough, ON M1H 2A4 (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON M1H 2A4