Program Director Culture & Inclusion
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Job Description
Program Director - Culture & Inclusion
Office of Culture and Inclusion Corporate Services
Status: Regular Full Time
Salary Range: $162893 - $203616 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Hire Range: $162893 - $183255 per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton ON google maps
Hours of work:35 hours per week
Peel Region is advancing a bold enterprisewide culture and inclusion agenda grounded in our values and guided by our FiveYear Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy (). We are seeking a visionary systemsoriented leader to serve as Program Director Culture & Inclusion leading transformation that strengthens belonging accessibility trust and accountabilityinside the organization and across the community.
This role is central to how Peel delivers on its mandate supports its people and creates equitable outcomes for residents.
Your Impact
Reporting to the CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services the Program Director Culture & Inclusion is accountable for the strategic leadership implementation and evaluation of Peels organizational culture DEI and accessibility priorities.
The role plays a critical leadership function in advancing Peels FiveYear DEI Strategy () which focuses on:
- Embedding equity and inclusion into decisionmaking policies programs and services
- Strengthening inclusive leadership accountability and organizational culture
- Removing systemic barriers and advancing accessibility
- Building trust and meaningful engagement with communities and employees
Learn more about Peels FiveYear DEI Strategy
In this role you will:
- Lead enterprisewide culture inclusion accessibility and transformation strategies aligned to Peels longterm strategic priorities and DEI commitments
- Act as the corporate point of leadership and advice on organizational culture DEI and accessibility for senior leaders Councilfacing committees and external partners
- Support executive and departmental leadership in identifying assessing and addressing emerging issues shifting expectations and complex organizational change
- Lead and influence multiyear crossorganizational transformation initiatives ensuring strong engagement communication and adoption
- Oversee the strategic and operational leadership of Peels art gallery and museum advancing arts and culture as drivers of inclusion identity and community connection
- Build strong respectful and trusted relationships with internal stakeholders community partners advisory bodies and vendors
- Provide regular reporting recommendations and presentations to the Commissioner steering committees Departmental Leadership Teams (DLTs) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
- Ensure responsible stewardship of operating and capital budgets related to culture inclusion and transformation initiatives
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Postgraduate education in Arts Social Sciences Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field
- A combination of relevant education training and progressive leadership experience may be considered in place of formal postgraduate education
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive relevant leadership experience leading organizational change transformation culture equity or inclusionfocused initiatives
- A satisfactory Level 2 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
- Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and navigating complex organizational political and governance environments
Leadership & Capability
- Proven success leading complex systemlevel change with the ability to influence without authority
- Strong political organizational and community acumen within a publicsector or similarly complex environment
- Deep understanding of how culture leadership behaviours systems and structures intersect to drive equity and inclusion
- Exceptional communication presentation and facilitation skills including engagement with executive leaders and Council as required
- A strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to shift fluidly between vision planning and execution
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias
Assets
- Certifications in Diversity Equity & Inclusion; Accessibility Planning; Change or Project Management; Organizational Development; Fine Arts or Cultural Management
Belong. Lead. Make an Impact.
At Peel culture is not aspirationalit is intentional. Our values guide how we lead how we work and how we serve.
As Program Director Culture & Inclusion you will:
- Shape organizationwide culture and leadership practices
- Advance equity and accessibility at scale
- Influence systems that impact employees residents and communities
- Contribute to a workplace grounded in Inclusion Care Collaboration Transparency and Leadership
Why Youll Love Working Here
At Peel Region we believe that how we support our people matters. We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health wellbeing growth and longterm securityso you can do meaningful work while thriving personally and professionally.
include:
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision benefits including psychological health coverage with benefits effective from your start date
- Automatic enrolment in the OMERS definedbenefit pension plan providing longterm financial security
- Generous vacation entitlement accruing monthly starting at five (5) weeks per year
- Three (3) paid personal days plus floating holidays each year
- Flexible work hours that support wellness balance and individual needs
- Annual performance reviews and meritbased salary increases recognizing impact and results
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect inclusion and care grounded in Peels values
- Tuition reimbursement and access to robust learning and development resources supporting continuous growth and leadership development
At Peel youll find purposedriven work supportive leadership and a culture where belonging and excellence go handinhand.
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
In this role youll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.
Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.
The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process may include video conference technology
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About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.
Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.
Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact
Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
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About Company
Delivering essential social services and infrastructure to 1.5 million residents and over 175,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.
