Job Description

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We are currently seeking a Program Manager, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity to join our team.

The Program Manager, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity participates in the development of First West\'s EID strategy and leads the implementation of activities that support EID strategy and culture programs. Partners with internal and external stakeholders such as Talent Attraction, HR Analysts, Compensation, Communications and Marketing, Employee Network Groups, and business leaders, external associations, consultants, and organizations to promote and infuse EID throughout First West\'s culture, corporate purpose, brand, policies, programs, and practices. Recommends and implements action to reduce inequality for equity-deserving groups and build understanding, awareness, and capability as an equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization.

Here\'s what would be included as a part of your typical day * Strategy Development and Implementation: Participates in the development and implementation of First West\'s EID strategy, to establish framework, priorities, goals, and metrics. Stays up to date on latest EID insights and provides input on the strategy and plans, conducts regular reviews and updates strategy as required. Communicates strategy and plans to stakeholders and partners as required (Board of Directors, Employee Network Groups, senior leadership including FWLT, Regional Presidents, Marketing and Communications). As an EID subject matter expert, collaborates with other Global HR partners, banks, and credit unions to support the implementation of strategies and the adoption of policies, practises, and behaviors that enable an inclusive workplace. Collaborates with Strategy and ESG teams to ensure alignment with both EID and ESG strategies.

• Employment Equity: Develops and leads the implementation of all elements of First West\'s Employment Equity Plan and Employment Systems Reviews (ESR), including a multi-year Employment Equity Plan, and collaborates with People Services teams to ensure plans are executed and impact is measured and reported. Manages the accurate and timely submission of annual employment equity reporting (WEIMS). Manages the annual diversity survey process and works with HR Technology to effectively analyze the diversity survey data and report out to stakeholders. Measures, tracks, and analyzes the effectiveness of EID initiatives, reports progress, and recommends opportunities for priority areas of focus.
• Training and Education: Develops and facilitates presentations, training sessions, and informational workshops to educate employees on employment equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and employee accessibility. Designs performance/KPI metrics, dashboards, and templates to improve organizational awareness around inclusion, diversity, and equity (e.g. unconscious bias awareness, allyship/bystander, cultural fluency, anti-racism, gender expression and identity, human rights training, etc.). Partners with other stakeholders to identify or create programs and resources that focus on increasing diversity and inclusion at all levels.
• Employee Network Groups: Acts as the primary liaison for the Employee Network Groups to provide planning, guidance, and support as needed. May include determining budgets, seeking sponsors, promoting learning and development opportunities, supporting mentoring, and coordinating speakers and events.
• Legislative Compliance: Subject matter expert on legislation related to EID impacting employees including the Employment Equity Act (EEA), Accessible Canada Act (ACA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related provincial, federal, and global legislation. Monitors the legal and regulatory environment, assessing implications and evolving compliance tactics accordingly. Supports the development, implementation, and regular review of corporate policies and programs to ensure compliance with relevant legislation

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree and demonstration of continuing education in the areas of Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion or Communications or a combination of relevant education and experience
• Deep knowledge of and ability to interpret diversity, equity and inclusion legislation and regulations (EEA, ACA, AODA, etc.)
• 6-7 years of broad experience in HR
• Direct experience with employment equity and diversity program development
• Experience in a large or complex federally regulated organization is an asset
• Advanced interpersonal skills in consulting, presenting, relationship building, and influencing stakeholders at all levels towards shared ownership of EID
• Demonstrated strategic thinking ability to translate and develop evidence-based strategy into actionable plans that drive cultural behavioral change to enable an inclusive environment in a high-performance work culture
• Strength in problem solving, accelerating business change, and advancing continuous improvement as well as strong business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to balance risk-taking with sound judgment
• Advanced organizational and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to implement complex corporate change strategies in partnership with leadership across functions and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand, analyze and utilize data (quantitative and qualitative) from multiple sources to accurately diagnose key issues and generate insights
• Solid research and analytical skills to assess and recommend course of action based on industry best practices to identify risk and opportunity.
• Advanced PC literacy with demonstrated MS office experience using a wide range of MS applications (Word, Excel), and experience in survey design
• Enhanced oral and written communication skills
• Proven conflict management and negotiation skills
• Overnight travel may be occasionally required, up to 6 times per year
• Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

About Us:

What\'s in it for you:

First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You\'ll have:

• Mental health coverage and resources
• Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
• Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
• Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we\'re powered by giving back-in big ways and through small gestures. That\'s why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

By joining our team, you\'ll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we\'re here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.

Take the next step in your career as part of our team. Apply for this opportunity!

Candidates, please note: if you are being considered for this role, you will be required to complete a background check, such as employment verification, credit check and criminal record check.

Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.

We encourage people who are from equity-deserving groups to apply for a career with us, including women or non-binary people, persons with diverse abilities, Black, Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If an accommodation would help you during the process of applying or interviewing for a career with us, please let us know how we can assist you, whether it\'s preparing materials in an alternate format, booking an accessible meeting room or other arrangement.

Your individuality is welcome here.

About Us

We\'re a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals. With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to our communities and take a unique grassroots approach to service. Our more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees operate from 45 branches throughout the province of BC, under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.

Please know we appreciate your interest in us but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

First West Credit Union