Co-Op Student, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Office

Canadian Medical Protective Association; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Co-op Student for their Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office. This role is essential in supporting the implementation of the EDI strategy, conducting research, and synthesizing findings to inform promising practices. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of equity and belonging in healthcare. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will work closely with the EDI team to drive impactful initiatives and engage with diverse stakeholders. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.
• Knowledge of EDI, anti-racism, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and literature reviews on EDI topics.
• Synthesize research findings into actionable practices.
• Collaborate with teammates to inform leadership.

Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Synthesis of Complex Information

Education

Post-secondary program in Health Sciences

Post-secondary program in Social Sciences

Post-secondary program in Humanities

Tools

Office 365

Job description

■ CO-OP STUDENT,EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI) OFFICE

CONTRIBUTING TO THE CMPA

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are vital to healthcare. Members and patients experience racism and inequities which can significantly affect physicians, threaten patient safety, and create medico-legal risk. The EDI Office is committed to identifying systemic barriers, equity gaps and institutional processes and practices and to addressing these through the EDI Strategy implementation and EDI assessment and measurement.

The EDI Office supports the implementation of CMPA’s EDI strategy as a critical element of the Association’s new strategic plan. The EDI Office fosters and supports an environment of equity and inclusion across teams at the CMPA, provides strategic-level guidance and advice, and helps to increase capacity for EDI initiatives and programs. The EDI Office works cross-departmentally to support organizational understanding, action and engagement for EDI and antiracism, and it works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and partners for the organization to realize its EDI goals. The EDI Office aims to nurture a workplace culture that embodies a strong sense of equity and belonging, and build processes, programs, and practices through an equity lens, and supports the work of the whole organization including its employees, the Council, and the CMPA members.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, EDI,theEDI OfficeStudent will complete environmental scans and literature reviews, catalogue digital media (webinars, podcasts, resources), and support the teaminidentifying promising practices andtrends in the EDI, anti-racism and reconciliation efforts, with some focus in the healthcare landscape.Theincumbentwill work closely with the EDI Office team memberson research, EDI learning, resource development on key topics in the field of EDI and anti-racism.

POSITION ACTIVITIES

• Conduct research, literature reviews,and environmental scanning onkey topics relatedtoEDI, anti-racism and reconciliation
• Synthesizecomplexresearch findings into topic areas toinformpromising practices in EDI
• Write concise and informative briefs on key topics
• Collaborate with teammatestotransform knowledgeto Senior Leadership

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Enrolled in an academic post-secondary program in a relevant field ex. Health Sciences, Health Policy, Human Rights and Social Justice, Humanities, Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences
• Knowledge of EDI, anti-racism and/or reconciliation, combined with insights learned from lived experiences of inequities, and other forms of discrimination
• Strong research background and skills
• Experience conductingenvironmental scans and/orliterature reviews
• Experience working with Office 365 and related software

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to synthesize complex information
• Organizational skills withattentionto quality, detail, and accuracy
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Strong collaborative skills in a teamwork setting
• Working knowledge of French is an asset

POSTING DETAILS

• Job type: This is a Temporary, Full-Time position from September-December 2025
• Salary range: Between $19.75-$25.50 per hour based on level of education and previous relevant work experience
• Location: Fully Remote Job, working from a home-based office anywhere in the provinces of Ontario andQuébec. If you prefer, you can choose to work out of CMPA’s office in Ottawa, ON near the beautiful Dow’s Lake.
• Students are defined as individuals who are enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution during the year that they are employed. To be considered for a position, candidates must be enrolled in an academic program with a co-op term from September to December 2025.
• Application deadline: May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm EST.

The CMPA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being responsive to those living with disabilities and strives to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility. The CMPA will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants living with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an interview and/or skills assessment and have accommodation needs, please let us know.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is a key priority, and we actively strive to build a culture of inclusion where employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.