Halton Healthcare Posting #: 2023-921502

Non-Union

Position: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Department: Human Resources

Status: Regular Full-time

Site: This position is based out of the Oakville site but will require travel to all Halton Healthcare locations.

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & their families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative centre of excellence in community hospital care.

Position Profile

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead is responsible for the development, design and implementation of programming, policies and initiatives aimed at advancing the equity, diversity and inclusion priorities at Halton Healthcare.

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, Recruitment & Organizational Development, the EDI Lead will support the EDI strategy development and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure EDI principles are embedded within our day-to-day operations as well as the organization’s core practice and procedure.

Through the implementation of Halton Healthcare’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategies the EDI Lead will support the organization in building a program to achieve a culture rooted in our values of Accountability, Compassion and Respect and free of discrimination for staff, professional staff and volunteers.

The EDI Lead will work closely with leadership, frontline staff, professional staff, volunteers and patient and family advisors to identify, diagnose, measure, and dismantle systemic barriers to equity and inclusion.

Aligned to our Strategic Priority ENGAGE, the EDI Lead will be instrumental in supporting all levels of the organization’s EDI governance model as well as supporting the work of the EDI Council.

Key Accountabilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
Work collaboratively with the EDI Council and other key internal and external partners to lead, develop, and integrate EDI strategic goals into Halton Healthcare’s processes and practices.
Take the lead on policy development and revision where applicable.
Provide the knowledge and skills needed to work closely with Human Resources to design and deliver training that builds capacity and understanding of priorities such as diversity, inclusion, equity and cultural competency.
Serve as an internal subject matter expert and advisor to internal groups on matters of equity, diversity, inclusion and social accountability opportunities and issues.
Create and rollout an annual corporate calendar of recognition in support of key EDI initiatives throughout the year.
Support the development and engagement of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) established across the organization or other groups as appropriate.
Manage and maintain equity, diversity, and inclusion analytics and evaluation tools in collaboration with others as appropriate to continuously evolve and improve programs and opportunities. Develop partnerships within the communities we serve to further the Halton EDI work.
Other related duties, as required.

Candidate Profile

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who exemplify our mission, vision and values of Accountability, Compassion and Respect which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Equity Studies, Social Sciences or equivalent
Certification or completion of a EDI program with an accredited organization, e.g., Canadian Centre for Diversity and/or Inclusion preferred
Thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Anti-Racism Act
Demonstrated experience in group facilitation, facilitating organizational change and transition, team or group dynamics, and organizational assessments
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to write briefing notes, reports, organizational communications, presentations and create learning materials to support programs
Demonstrated experience influencing positive change in the field of inclusion, diversity, equity and social responsibility
Takes initiative, works proactively, coordinates and manages projects with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment
Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and / or implementing EDI programs, policies and initiatives preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage leadership and build consensus at all levels as well as navigate through a large and complex organization is an asset
Experience in working with outcome metrics as a means of evaluation and performance management
Skilled at attending to matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse population
Experience working in a healthcare environment preferred

Date Posted: June 21, 2023

Internal applications due by: June 30, 2023

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Management Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

As part of our Safety Culture Action Plan, all Halton Healthcare staff, physicians and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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