Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Job Number: J0623-1022

Job Title: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist (12 months)

Job Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months

City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Location: Toronto

Job Category: Professional

Job Classification: SPG1

Role Designation: Flexible Hybrid - In person days can be flexible from week to week subject to manager approval and operational requirements.

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: June 23, 2023

Closing Date: July 7, 2023

Salary: $69,458.00 - $90,295.00/Year

Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It\'s an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or M\xc3\xa9tis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Primary function

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Reporting to the Manager, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist would support the evolution and implementation of LAO\'s EDI multi-year strategy by developing and supporting the development of resources, tools and action plans to advance the identified goals within the business plan.

The successful candidate will be passionate about cultural transformation, fostering inclusion and driving organizational change.

Home Location: Provincial Office
Other Locations: Not Applicable

Key accountabilities

• Develop and execute the communication strategy to support the EDI multi-year plan
• Develop content and set agendas for the EDI and accessibility committees
• Assist with the recognition and response to employee EDI related issues, including effectively managing sensitive and confidential employee matters
• Research and draft EDI acknowledgements and other EDI related communications materials
• Conduct research and prepare content for training, speaking events and awareness campaigns
• Plan and coordinate organization wide events
• Develop draft policies, guidelines, process documents, briefing notes, surveys, reports, etc., as requested
• Work with the manager to identifying EDI priorities and projects
• With a focus on continuous improvement, develop metrics to evaluate and gather data to report on progress of the EDI strategy and initiatives
• Support and promote an inclusive work culture
• Keep up to date with trends, research and issues

Required skills & experience

• A minimum of 3 years directly relevant experience working in an EDI field, equity studies or related field
• A passion for and understanding of broad principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Experience applying an equity lens; consciously and constructively ensuring all diversity is included
• Proven knowledge of and experience applying diversity and inclusion programs, frameworks and best practices
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
• Ability to collaborate with people at all job levels, both internally and externally
• Strong experience providing an EDI perspective to corporate policies, strategies, projects and initiatives, championing impactful and sustainable change
• Motivated and able to work in an inclusive and collaborative team environment, as well as independently
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Strong work ethic, initiative and organizational skills to meet deadlines and achieve results
• Strategic analysis
• Confidentiality, tact and professionalism

Preferred Skills

• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Project and change management skills
• Practical and lived experience with EDI would be considered an asset
• Fluency in French would be considered an asset

To apply submit a cover letter & r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.

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