Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Posting Date 1 week ago(2/3/2026 12:03 PM) Program Strategy & Organizational Development Department/Unit Strategy & Organizational Development Employee Type Full-Time Employee Group Management Job ID 2026-23242 Job Category Leadership / Management

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways in Healthcare.

Since opening our doors as North America’s first fully digital hospital we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!.

Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Department: Equity. Diversity & Inclusion

Location: Wilson site, Onsite

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Flexibility Required

Employee Group: Management

Salary Range: $100,674 - $125,920

Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Organizational Development and working closely with the support of our EDI Executive Sponsors the Manager of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is responsible in leading the EDI program and ensuring that the EDI Systems are aligned with the organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

Strategy, Governance, and Organizational Change

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing integration of organizational EDI and health equity strategies across corporate, clinical, and operational systems.
• Chair and provide leadership support to the EDI Advisory Committee, including agenda setting, recommendation tracking, progress monitoring, and escalation of risks and barriers.
• Act as a senior advisor to leaders on equity, anti-racism, accessibility, and inclusion-related matters, supporting sustainable culture and systems change.

Data, Measurement, and Reporting

• Lead and support the ethical, culturally safe collection, governance, analysis, and use of equity-related data.
• Translate equity data into actionable insights to inform planning, priority setting, and continuous improvement.

Training, Education, and Advisory Support

• Lead the design, oversight, and sustainment of organization-wide EDI and anti-racism education and training, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, sector requirements (e.g., TAHSN, Ontario Health), and evidence-based practices.
• Provide consultation and expert guidance to teams on inclusive language best practices, representation, educational materials, and culturally safe practice.

Anti-Racism and Indigenous Health Commitments

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of organizational Anti-Black Racism commitments using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
• Advance Indigenous health and reconciliation commitments through co-developed partnerships, culturally safe practices and spaces, staff education, and alignment with regional and provincial Indigenous health strategies.

Health Equity, Service Design and Partnerships

• Partner with clinical, academic, and support service leaders to embed health equity and cultural safety into program planning, service design, and delivery.
• Support health equity initiatives related to quality improvement, patient experience, and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including TAHSN, the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team, and community organizations.

Policy Review, Compliance, and Systems Alignment

• Ensure organizational alignment with relevant legislation, standards, and accreditation requirements (e.g., AODA, Accreditation Canada Health Equity ROPs, Ontario Health equity guidance).
• Partner with leaders and corporate functions to integrate EDI principles into workforce and organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in social justice, education, sociology or public/business administration in addition to ideally three to five years of recent experience in leading equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives with internal and external stakeholders. Preferred attributes include a Master’s degree, Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion designation or Certified Human Resources Professional. Lived experience or extensive knowledge of the North Western Toronto community is required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.