Director - Equity Diversity Inclusion and Culture
Director - Equity Diversity Inclusion and Culture
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Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team
Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere Are you an outside the box thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements Do you take a strategic approach to your work Do you enjoy working in a fastpaced culture where your opinions are valued and respected
Mitacs is a national notforprofit that helps industry and nonprofit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canadas worldclass postsecondary talent and a global network of industry academic and government partnerships. Through these collaborations Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed improves students onthejob skills development and strengthens Canadas worldclass innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies governments and academia we support a new economy using Canadas most valuable resource its people.
To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values please visit our website
Director Equity Diversity Inclusion and Culture
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director Equity Diversity Inclusion and Culture who is skilled at managing people and operations as we undergo a period of significant enterprise transformation. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker dedicated to driving meaningful change and fostering a culture which embraces diversity equity inclusivity to enhance employee wellbeing.
We are encouraging and welcoming applications from equitydeserving groups to help us deliver on this critical work. We encourage all candidates to selfidentify in their applications.
To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values please visit our website.
Job Summary:
This handson leadership role will be responsible for working in partnership with senior leaders and departments across Mitacs to steer the improvement of processes practices and policies related to EDI and Culture. Reporting to the Vice President of EDI and Culture this role will ensure alignment with our organizations overarching goals. This position will also lead a dedicated team of four professionals who support EDI and culture initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the EDI and Culture Department: Drive the effective implementation of equity diversity inclusion and culture initiatives ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational values.
- People Management: Performance management career development support recognition and succession planning for direct reports on the EDI and Culture team.
- Inform Executive Decisions: Develop and deliver insightful databacked recommendations reports and presentations to the Mitacs Executive Committee to inform decisionmaking and shape organizational strategy.
- Steer Effective Implementation of Operational EDI and Culture Commitments: Support the EDI and Culture team in implementing internal and external commitments in the Inclusive Innovation Action Plan (IIAP) including Indigenous engagement and outreach efforts accessibility compliance developing/improving programs and services for equitydeserving groups and culture transformation initiatives.
- Employee Engagement and Wellbeing: Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and wellbeing. Work in close collaboration with the Human Resources team to support ongoing improvements to the people and culture strategy.
- Ensure Tracking and Reporting of Impact and Outcomes: Establish goals track progress and measure the effectiveness of change and EDI and Culture initiatives. Analyze and report on the impact of the EDI and Culture teams internal efforts leveraging data collected by the EDI and HR team. Work in collaboration with the Evaluations team to produce impact assessment reports on external EDI and Indigenous initiatives.
- Advance External Programs and Policies: Collaboratively work with the programs and client service teams to ensure EDI is applied to the delivery of internships
- PeopleFirst Leadership: Foster a culture of trust and collaboration both within the EDI and Culture team and the broader organization creating an environment where all employees feel valued.
- Operational Planning: Support development and oversight of the departments annual operational plan and budget. Ensure initiatives are impactful and aligned with organizational objectives.
- CrossDepartmental Collaboration: Build strong relationships with crossfunctional teams across the organization to ensure progress towards achieving IIAP goals and employee engagement goals.
- Change Management: Lead organizational change efforts related to people and culture initiatives including stakeholder engagement communication plans training programs and resistance management to support Mitacs Enterprise Transformation.
- Employee Support: Serve as a trusted advisor for employees providing guidance and support on matters related to equity diversity inclusion and culture.
- Critical Thinking and Political Acuity: Address challenging and sensitive topics with a constructive and solutionoriented approach. Demonstrate excellent judgment empathy and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Lead and influence stakeholders with diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Law Social Sciences or related field
- 8 years of people management experience with a proven ability to effectively lead/develop teams and manage performance in a rapidly changing environment
- 5 years experience managing and implementing EDI and Culture related programs and initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership HR and employees at all levels with a passion for driving change and creating an inclusive organizational culture
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
Key Competencies:
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change across all levels of the organization
- Sound business judgment and ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics work crossfunctionally and engage with diverse teams and departments
- Ability to connect EDI and Culture initiatives with broader organizational goals and vision
- Skilled in addressing sensitive topics and conflicts related to equity diversity inclusion and culture
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering reports data and stories to influence employees ranging from individual contributors to executives to Board Directors
Strong assets:
- Change management certification
- Equity diversity and inclusion certification
- Fully bilingual in English and French (written and oral)
*Knowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues clients and stakeholders located across Canada.
Hiring Range: $115920 $137655
Hiring and Salary Range Transparency
Typically employees are hired transferred or promoted within the salary range specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.
The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.
Only in rare and exceptional circumstances where a candidate has the experience skills and expertise that far exceed those required for the position would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs:Equity Diversity and Inclusion Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas strengths interests and backgrounds (e.g. gender identities and expressions Indigeneity race abilities sexual orientation and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
