Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist FT

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency Surgery Medicine Womens and Childrens Health Intensive Care Mental Health and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities togethere. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits including Health & Dental for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH please visit our website at .

Salary Range: TBD

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace one that empowers our team to do their best work and where every patient family and staff member feels valued respected and supported. Guided by our vision Creating healthier communities together we strive to build an environment rooted in compassion collaboration and belonging.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Director Organizational Development & Culture the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist will play a key role in advancing CMHs DEI and Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation commitments. This role will lead initiatives that promote a respectful inclusive and culturally safe work environment for all.

The DEI Specialist will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of CMHs DEI Plan and Indigenous Truth & ReconciliACTION Plan building and nurturing community partnerships and leading education and awareness initiatives across the organization. This includes chairing CMHs Diversity Council and supporting the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Council to ensure alignment with organizational goals and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead coordinate and execute projects that align with CMHs DEI and Truth & Reconciliation objectives ensuring initiatives are delivered on time on scope and on budget.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance equity-focused strategies and foster inclusive workplace practices.
• Design and deliver DEI learning opportunities workshops and awareness campaigns to build organizational capacity and understanding.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with diverse community partners and Indigenous organizations.
• Apply evidence-informed approaches and project management methodologies to plan evaluate and continuously improve DEI initiatives.
• Facilitate small group sessions and discussions that create safe spaces for open meaningful dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.
• Provide expert guidance and consultation to leadership and staff on DEI-related issues policies and practices.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to review and enhance policies procedures and recruitment practices to ensure they promote equity accessibility and cultural safety.
• Collect analyze and report on DEI and Truth & Reconciliation metrics to track progress measure impact and inform ongoing improvement.
• Develop internal communication strategies to share stories celebrate milestones and sustain organization-wide engagement in DEI and ReconciliACTION efforts.
• Ensure DEI and Indigenous initiatives contribute to culturally safe and equitable patient family and community experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in Social Services Humanities Equity or Social Justice Human Resources or a health-related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.
• EDI certification (e.g. Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional) and/or Indigenous Cultural Safety Training or a demonstrated commitment to cultural humility through ongoing learning self-reflection and openness to diverse perspectives
• Experience working in a complex healthcare or public sector environment is an asset
• Proven experience advancing Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation efforts and sustainable culture change and transformation
• Experience in community-based work with the ability to build and sustain meaningful partnerships
• Lived experience as a member of an equity-deserving community or significant experience working with marginalized or Indigenous populations is considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated ability to use data metrics and feedback to evaluate and strengthen DEI initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within the community and across organizational levels
• Strong commitment to fostering and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace culture
• Demonstrated experience planning coordinating and executing projects effectively and efficiently
• Experience implementing sustainable change initiatives that drive measurable impact
• Ability to manage a diverse workload adapt to shifting priorities and meet challenging deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage and present to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to foster trust and collaboration among hospital staff medical professionals leadership and the Board of Directors
• Sound judgment initiative and the ability to act independently when required
• Strong analytical conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and reconciliation to support healthy workplace relationships
• Consistent reliable attendance and commitment to organizational excellence

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients staff and community from COVID-19 subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check as requested by Human Resources in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful caring and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA communities regardless of race gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression lifestyle age educational background national origin religion neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills education and experience. CMHs AI serves to assist not replace human decision-making with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospitals commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.