Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Leader

Position Overview

As part of the Shared Health Workforce team the Wellbeing Centre of Expertise will develop implement and evaluate a multi-year made in Manitoba provincial workplace wellbeing strategy to instill a holistic culture of wellbeing psychological safety belonging equity and meaningful connection through six inter- dependent pillars: People First Instill Belonging Foster Purpose & Growth Inspiring Leaders & Inspired Teams Intentional Organizational Action and Organizational Sustainability.

Equity diversity inclusion and anti-racism is foundational to the core pillar of Belonging within the Wellbeing Centre of Expertise (CoE). The Wellbeing CoE has a strategic commitment to equity diversity inclusion and anti-racism and is committed to advancing this work through systemic cultural change at all levels within Manitobas healthcare workforce to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Main Function:

Reporting to the Executive Director Provincial Wellbeing the Equity Diversity Inclusion & Anti-Racism (EDI-A) Leader will play a pivotal role in advancing our commitment to eradicate racism and promote an equitable inclusive and safe culture free from discrimination for all of Manitobas healthcare workforce. This role will be a lead in supporting our commitment to cultural change through the development and implementation of provincial policies and strategies that dismantle systemic barriers and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all healthcare staff regardless of their age gender race religion sexual orientation or disability status feel valued and included in their workplace. Through educational and capacity-building initiatives across Manitobas provincial healthcare workforce the EDI-A Leader addresses the bases of marginalization to promote belonging by working collaboratively with the Manager of Provincial Wellbeing Indigenous Health and Service Delivery Organizations to transform the workplace experience. The EDI-A Leader will serve as a role model change agent and subject matter expert and will work collaboratively across the healthcare system to offer their guidance and expertise on strategic projects initiatives policies and processes that will embed intersectional anti-racist anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practices in supporting a culture of belonging respect and wellbeing for all healthcare workers. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces for everyone and uplifting people within equity deserving groups.

The EDI-A Leader is accountable for ensuring the strategic execution of the EDI-A portfolio through direct and indirect influence within Shared Health and across Service Delivery Organizations. The EDI-A Lead will work closely and collaboratively with members of the provincial Indigenous Health team HR Union Partners Service Delivery Organizations Shared Health Manitoba Health equity- deserving community groups and other health providers and community organizations.

Experience

• Five (5) years experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives to advance equity diversity inclusion and anti-racism preferably within healthcare or other complex organizations or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Lived experience and expertise in equity diversity inclusion and anti-racism knowledge epistemologies methodologies histories and/or traditions is required.
• Lived experience as a member of an Indigenous and/or equity-deserving community is required.
• Experience and demonstrated sensitivity in collaborating with Indigenous Peoples and culturally diverse populations is an asset.
• Experience working with partners organizations communities networks coalitions and multi-partnered projects in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience organizing moderating and facilitating strategic discussions training and collaborative opportunities across cultures disciplines and belief systems.
• Experience with EDI-A policy development and implementation climate surveys data interpretation presenting to senior leaders in the context of large complex organizations.
• Familiarity with Manitobas public health care system and services.
• Intermediate skills in MS Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint and virtual platforms (i.e. Microsoft Teams) required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelors degree in a relevant area of study with a focus on human rights diversity equity and inclusion (e.g. Critical Race Studies Indigenous Studies Cultural Studies Womens Studies Sociology Social Work Public Health Human Resources Business Administration or a health-related field).
• Masters degree and/or certification in EDI-A or related areas such as the Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional or a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion designation is preferred.
• Familiarity with anti-racism principles Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) Trauma and Resilience Informed Practice Cultural Safety Humility Psychological Safety and multi-cultural perspectives on wellbeing is an asset.
• Will be required to complete cultural safety training including specific Indigenous cultural awareness training required by the employer.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.
• A valid Manitoba drivers license and use of a personal motor vehicle is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to inspire and engage others build networks and develop trusting relationships with a focus on fostering a culturally safe and inclusive environment.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful EDI-A strategic plans and initiatives including training programs policy development and equity-deserving community engagement efforts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to enact meaningful and measurable change by serving as role model change agent and subject matter expert who works collaboratively across the organizational system to offer their guidance and expertise on strategic projects initiatives policies and processes that embed intersectional anti-racist anti-oppressive and anti- discriminatory practices.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions influence change and facilitate problem-solving that is guided by a deep understanding of the systemic barriers and realities faced by marginalized and underrepresented groups and the Canadian colonial impacts faced by Indigenous Peoples and/or equity-deserving communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with equity-deserving groups and in developing and facilitating inclusive and safer spaces (e.g. Communities of Practice Sharing Circles Employee Resource Groups) and instilling a culture of belonging among healthcare workers.
• Ability to work and engage in trusting relationships at all levels of the organization from executive tables to front lines and with diverse audiences.
• Ability to engage in sensitive conversations and act as an advisor on restorative processes to challenge discrimination and bias and uphold respectful and inclusive behaviour to support the belonging and acceptance of all.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and be adaptable to changing priorities as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluency in English and bilingualism in French an asset.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings.
• May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba drivers license
• and use of a personal motor vehicle.
• Some evening/weekend work may be required.