Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Office is focused on making SAIT a more equitable and inclusive place to work and study.

Guided by the institutional EDI Strategy, we collaborate with students and employees to foster a campus culture in which everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we are looking to hire an EDI Specialist to join the team.

The EDI Specialist will apply their expertise to work closely with internal and external stakeholders across the institution and beyond on a variety of initiatives to implement the EDI Strategy (2020-2025) and move the needle forward on making SAIT a more inclusive place to work and study.

The role is responsible for overseeing education and training programs, leading EDI-related working groups and subcommittees, building strategy and relationships, as well as drafting communications and making policy / procedure recommendations.

The EDI Specialist thinks critically and exercises tact and diplomacy to meet others where they are at as a guide on their respective learning journeys.

The Role

• Education and Training
• Strategically plan, facilitate, and evaluate workshops and training that align with the institution's EDI objectives and deliverables.
• Working Groups and Subcommittees
• Apply specialized expertise to lead employee resource groups, strategic working groups and subcommittees related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Strategy and Relationships
• Collaborate with Director, EDI, to develop annual strategic plans and define key performance indicators and metrics while maintaining confidentiality during execution.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and promotion of SAIT's EDI Strategy.
• Identify and grow new and current community partnerships.
• Provide specialized expertise and assistance to departments / units with the goal of integrating the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, human rights, and social justice into the campus culture.
• Strategically build relationships with stakeholders to quickly understand requirements and business objectives.
• Communications
• Research and draft recommendations for policies, procedures and best practices related to EDI in higher education.
• Engage with departments and stakeholders to ensure an integrated and strategic approach to awareness campaigns and events throughout the year.
• Collaborate within the communications department to co-create key messaging for content in order to maximize sharing and exposure.
• Monitor, triage and respond to frontline questions and inquiries as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum
• University degree or equivalent in an EDI-related discipline (Humanities, Sociology, Human Resources, Human Rights and Law, Education, etc)
• 3-5 years of experience working in anti-racism, Indigenization, employment equity, accessibility, human rights or other equity, diversity and inclusion fields.
• Preferred
• Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional
• Prosci Change Practitioner certification
• Experience building strategy and relationships with internal stakeholders and external community partners
• Strong knowledge of intersecting identities and experience with guiding others along their personal EDI journeys
• Experience designing and facilitating educational opportunities (workshops, online learning, toolkits, resources) for adult learners
• Lived experience of inequity and discrimination as a member of an equity-deserving group
• Strong knowledge of EDI principles, frameworks and best practice in higher education
• Working knowledge of the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act is an asset
• Skills Required
• Strong project management skills with ability to set sub-goals and timelines
• Ability to hold space for those who have been impacted by inequities and those who want to learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion
• Some experience working in complex organizations or on complex projects, preferably in higher education, that require the ability to navigate large systems when implementing change
• Experience handling contentious matters with sensitivity, confidentiality and balance
• Ability to think critically, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and work independently

Job classification : INFORMATION OFFICER II - A5068 Salary range : $58,000 - $76,000 Hours Per Week : Posting closing date : August 2nd, 2024 A flexible Hybrid work model can be offered for this role in accordance with SAIT .

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