Job Description

Job Type: Permanent
Reference code: 119906
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kanata, ON; Kitchener, ON; Langley, BC; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Vancouver, BC; Vaughan, ON; Victoria, BC; Windsor, ON; Winnipeg, MB

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, we are driven to inspire and help our people, organization, communities, and country to thrive. Our Purpose is to build a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. Purpose defines who we are and gives us reason to exist as an organization.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Be part of a firm that leads the way and pushes themselves to look like contemporary Canada.
• Grow your network and your knowledge by joining one of our many Employee Resource Groups.

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What will your typical day look like?

• Support the development and execution of the DEI strategy
• Support the project management of some DEI initiatives such as inclusion councils, action plans and sponsorship programs
• Create presentation materials to support strategic DEI conversations with a variety of teams in different regions
• Perform analysis (quantitative and qualitative) of various reports to support business decisions
• Support effective change management and adoption of inclusive practices and considerations across the firm
• Research industry trends and best practices to ensure a continued focus on the most current and innovative industry trends to meet our diversity, equity and inclusion commitments
• Build internal and external relationships and work with subject matter experts to develop an understanding of the organization's unique needs and opportunities

About the team

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team plays a critical role in achieving Deloitte's Category of One aspiration. As a DEI Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the advisory, the development and the execution of the firm's DEI strategy and aspirations.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

You are someone who has:

• A Post-Secondary Degree
• Ideally 1+ years of DEI experience and knowledge on industry trends

An inherent passion for DEI, with demonstrated cultural intelligence and competence

• Demonstrated experience working cross functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated abilities to work in ambiguity. You can work in a fast-paced environment with sometimes unpredictable circumstances or changes and make informed decisions without all the information
• Curiosity. You have an open mind and are keen to learn.
• Change management and/or project management experience
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent PowerPoint skills and slide design capability
• Demonstrated experience converting analytical results into actionable recommendations that create business value
• Knowledge of Employment Equity legislation, DEI best practices, challenges, and strategies will be considered an asset
• Experience leading and/or working with Employee Resource Groups will be considered an asset
• Bilingualism (written and oral) will be considered an asset

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you're from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute. Be the leader you want to be.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles - and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors. Our TVP is about relationships - between leaders and their people, the firm and its people, peers, and within in our communities.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .

We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). We'd love to hear from you!

By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We've designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.
Deloitte Canada has 30 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge our offices reside on traditional, treaty and unceded territories as part of Turtle Island and is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. We are all Treaty people.

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