Inclusion & Engagement Specialist

City of St. Albert; St. Albert; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Inclusion & Engagement Specialist to enhance employee experiences and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion. This role involves leading initiatives that support the IDEA Strategy and engaging with stakeholders to foster an inclusive workplace. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic communicator and facilitator, dedicated to making a meaningful impact within the organization. If you have a strong background in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are eager to contribute to a vibrant community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible work hours

Hybrid remote work options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI).
• Strong competencies in EDI practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate programs supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Strategy.
• Support corporate employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.

Skills

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder Engagement

Organizational Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Specialized education/coursework in DEI

CCIP Certification

CPHR Certification

Job description

As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 70,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and we are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.

The Opportunity

The City of St. Albert’s Human Resources & Safety department is seeking an experienced Inclusion & Engagement Specialist to join our team.

Reporting to the Manager, Workforce Strategies and Development, the Inclusion & Engagement Specialist plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall employee experience within our organization, through oversight and influence in two portfolio areas: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) and Workplace Culture and Engagement.

This position is responsible for leading, planning, implementation, tracking and the evaluation of the advancement of programs and initiatives that support our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Strategy (currently under development). The position supports and advises on the City’s IDEA Administrative Directive and Inclusive Hiring Administrative Directive. As a passionate specialist on inclusion and equity, this role will focus on raising employee awareness and understanding on all aspects of diversity, supporting departments and people leaders in their work to be more inclusive, and actively working to ensure our practices, programs, services, policies and procedures reflect the IDEA Strategy goals and vision.

The position is also responsible for supporting corporate employee engagement initiatives including but not limited to employee engagement survey/focus groups, formal and informal recognition programs and events, and organizational values/culture initiatives.

The individual we are looking for is skilled at building and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organization. The role requires a dynamic individual, who is an excellent communicator, inspiring educator and experienced facilitator to help implement and lead meaningful change. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in matters relating to IDEA and workplace culture, acknowledging and elevating lived experience.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Adult Education or a related field combined with 5 years of experience in the field of equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI). Strong competencies in and knowledge of EDI practices, principles and initiatives is a requirement.
• Experience working with equity-deserving groups is required. Lived experience as a member of an equity-deserving group is preferred.
• Specialized education/coursework in DEI or Organizational Development is an asset.
• Experience working in a public-sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is considered an asset.
• CCIP (Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional) Certification is an asset.
• CPHR (Certified Profession in Human Resources) is an asset.

Hours of Work

We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 with a regular day off [RDO] every two weeks). This position may be eligible to apply for flexible hours to adjust start and end times from the core hours by 30 minutes.

Hybrid Remote Work
The City of St. Albert offers options for Hybrid Remote Work. This position may be eligible to apply for Hybrid Remote Work after 3 months of employment. That means the majority of work time (51+%) will be completed in the designated workspace, and the remainder may be worked remotely.

Compensation

$81,116 - $99,835 per annum. In addition, the City of St. Albert offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.
• The successful candidate must provide proof of educational and professional credentials.

Application Information

• Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
• Please note that the City conducts most interviews via video conference and will provide a link and instructions to applicants selected for an interview.
• Applications will only be accepted until 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on the closing date.

Closing Statement

We appreciate all applicants' interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email, or by post.