Lead, Accessibility & Belonging

Interior Health; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An attractive remuneration package

Excellent career prospects

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Work-life balance

May be eligible to contribute to MPP

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a permanent full-time Lead, Accessibility to champion inclusive and barrier-free care across the organization. You will lead initiatives, embed accessibility into policies and the employee lifecycle, and collaborate with DEI, HR, and leaders to advance the IH Accessibility Plan.

You will develop training, monitor progress, and engage staff, patients, and communities to foster belonging and equitable experiences.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an accessibility-related field such as Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, or Social Justice.
• 7+ years combined related experience with emphasis on accessibility or DEI.
• Experience overseeing employee resource groups and leading large committees.

Responsibilities

• Leads accessibility initiatives across IH in line with the IH Accessibility Plan to remove barriers and improve access.
• Collaborates with DEI, HR, and IH leaders to implement accessibility policies, procedures, and standards.
• Develops and facilitates training, materials, and engagement activities for employees on accessibility topics.
• Engages with staff, clients, patients, and community members to gather feedback and advance inclusion.
• Ensures adherence to provincial accessibility standards and keeps abreast of best practices and legislation.

Skills

Systematic thinker

Strategic thinker

Facilitation

Training delivery

Coaching and influencing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Accessibility knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in accessibility-related field

Job description

Interior Health is seeking a permanent full-time Lead, Accessibility to champion inclusive and barrier-free care across the organization. You will lead initiatives, embed accessibility into policies and the employee lifecycle, and collaborate with DEI, HR, and leaders to advance the IH Accessibility Plan.

You will develop training, monitor progress, and engage staff, patients, and communities to foster belonging and equitable experiences.