Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Specialist Vancouver- Full time

MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories the ancestral lands of the sḵwxwú7mesh selílwitulh xʷməθkʷəyəm qiqéyt scəwaθən məsteyəx kʷikʷəƛəm qicəy qʼʷa:nƛʼən SEMYOME Sólh Téméxw (Stó:lō) Stzuminus WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nationswhere we are privileged to carry out our mission.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAIC is one of Canadas largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants refugees and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. For the past 45 years MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women Indigenous Peoples people with disabilities persons of diverse sexual orientation gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI) and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees) the2020 List of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and the 2021 List of Best Workplaces in Canada(100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives taking part in training opportunities for career growth.

Today the organization engages and serves over 26000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family interpretation and translation language and workplace training counselling and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization MOSAIC is among the countrys largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation a solid financial position and a hugely compelling mission.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the role ofEquity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Specialist. Not sure if you meet 100% of the qualifications We encourage you to apply anyway! MOSAIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds spaces and abilities to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The EDI Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs and initiatives within MOSAIC with a focus on curriculum development facilitation and content creation. This role involves working closely with internal teams clients and external partners to ensure that all initiatives align with MOSAICs vision mission and strategic goals. The EDI Specialist also plays a key role in facilitating workshops developing educational materials and supporting project coordination across various departments.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the achievement of goals and contractual outcomes related to EDI programs and projects.
• Ensure program accountability to EDI principles within MOSAIC and report findings to the Senior Manager
• Support and assign work to on-call staff when they are assigned to projects
• Conduct research analyze data and develop policies and curriculum related to EDI initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and webinars on EDI topics for internal and external audiences.
• Develop and maintain the EDI Presentation decks ensuring diverse set of topics ready and prepared to be contextualized for clients.
• Create eLearning modules and educational content for various audiences ensuring the content reflects EDI principles.
• Plan and create assessments resources and learning materials tailored to the needs of diverse clients.
• Develop tools and metrics to gauge the effectiveness of EDI initiatives across MOSAIC programs.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to foster collaboration on EDI initiatives.
  • Attend and participate in community and industry meetings to stay informed about trends and best practices in EDI.
  • Organize and facilitate focus groups client meetings and stakeholder consultations to gather feedback and inform EDI program development.
  • Identify opportunities for MOSAIC to expand EDI training services to new clients and markets and seek opportunities to boost Centre for Diversitys social enterprise
  • Develop and submit reports project briefs and literature reviews to document progress and evaluate the impact of EDI initiatives.
• Report on the accountability of MOSAIC programs to EDI principles and submit findings to the Senior Manager.
  • Use data and feedback to make informed recommendations for program improvements.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports for internal planning and external funding purposes.
• Support the Senior Manager and Coordinator in planning coordinating and facilitating events related to EDI working closely with the Centre for Diversity team and external partners.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree diploma or certificate in a relevant field (e.g. EDI social sciences education instructional design or comparable field)
• Three to five years of recent related experience in facilitation research curriculum development instructional design anti-racism education and community engagement
• Valid and Satisfactory Criminal Record Check Required - Vulnerable Sector Check required
• Research and analytical skills
• Cultural Awareness
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in English both verbal and written; fluency in other languages is an asset
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with others including the ability to work in a team and client-focused environment.
• Standard office equipment; knowledge and experience with basic computer programs (MS Office publishing software database software).
• Able to use and exercise sound judgment
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to plan implement organize and prioritize work
• Tactful discrete diplomatic patient flexible
• Able to manage stress and work under pressure
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle an asset

HOURS:

Full-time 35 hours per week. The occasional work on evenings or weekends may be required for events/presentations. This is a hybrid position (work from home and office throughout the week). The successful candidate must be able to commute to our Boundary locationat 5575 Boundary Road Vancouver.

COMPENSATION: $31.26 - $34.56 per hour

BENEFITS:

A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 22 2025 by 4:30 pm

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• MOSAIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds spaces and abilities to apply.
• Before applying you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
• We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such asRight to a Respectful WorkplaceandCode of Conduct.As of September 18 2023MOSAICs HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore until further notice employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.

Required Experience:

Senior IC