IDEA & Equity Strategy Lead

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO's Office of I-IDEAS seeks an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Specialist to advance IDEA initiatives across the organization. You will develop resources to address systemic barriers, analyze IDEA data, and lead trainings and policy development to improve care and staff experiences.

You will collaborate with management, clinicians, learners, and community partners to implement CHEO’s IDEA roadmap and accessibility plans, fostering an equitable workplace and patient care environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year university degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or related area.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and implementing IDEA policies and programs, data analysis and management, stakeholder engagement, and IDEA awareness building and training programs.
• Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; general knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety.
• MS Office including Word, Excel; knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Community development, capacity building and inclusive public engagement theory, concepts, and practice.
• Advanced research, statistical analysis and report writing techniques and processes.
• Project management/program development and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of strategies to increase inclusion.
• Ability to identify opportunities to develop and implement initiatives to encourage cultural change.
• Display sensitivity and commitment to human rights and equity issues.
• Criminal Record Check (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Interpreting, advising on, and developing resources to address systemic barriers and ensure compliance with CHEO policies and governmental policies, regulations, and legislation.
• Assessing corporate and departmental IDEA training needs, contributing to the development, delivery and sourcing of awareness building and formal and informal learning opportunities.
• Conducting research, developing, reviewing and writing policies and corporate tools to drive systemic and structural change.
• Analyzing IDEA data and developing statistical reports on an ongoing basis, identify trends and gaps and recommend and implement mitigation strategies.
• Acting as an internal consultant to assist in developing project concepts, plans and options.
• Participating in and/or facilitating advisory committees, consultation groups and conversations to ensure CHEO is considering and incorporating recommendations, lived experiences and concerns from contributors and partners
• Developing or consulting on the development of IDEA communications materials.
• Identifying, facilitating and/or developing IDEA training plans for specific departments or to address specific issues across departments/corporation.
• Researching and analyzing current situation to develop project scope.
• Identifying partners, program resources, and budgets related to the issue being studied.
• Ensuring alignment with overall departmental/corporate policy frameworks, goals, and objectives.
• Evaluating project results and preparing reports for management and making recommendations to facilitate strategic decision making, as required.
• Support the Director of Office of I-IDEAS, by engaging in conversations, creative problem-solving and raising critical issues and areas requiring attention
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, clients, learners, community leaders and members, management, board, and staff across TEAM CHEO (CHEO, Research Institute and Foundation) corporations and departments.
• Representing the Office at and reporting back from the external and internal tables, conferences, training, and other events to share best practices, build relationships and contribute to solution building.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Training programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SAP

Job description

CHEO's Office of I-IDEAS seeks an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Specialist to advance IDEA initiatives across the organization. You will develop resources to address systemic barriers, analyze IDEA data, and lead trainings and policy development to improve care and staff experiences.

You will collaborate with management, clinicians, learners, and community partners to implement CHEO’s IDEA roadmap and accessibility plans, fostering an equitable workplace and patient care environment.