Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

Sobeys; Stellarton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian grocery chain is seeking a Manager for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This role involves leading DE&I initiatives, fostering an inclusive workplace, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 8 years in relevant experience. Responsibilities include strategic planning, coaching, and collaboration with various teams to drive inclusive practices across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

10% in-store discount

Virtual Health Care access

Learning and Development resources

Parental leave top-up

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering processes and programs.
• Strong background in program design and facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead DE&I initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance inclusivity.
• Coach and support teams on DE&I practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Creative and forward-thinking mindset

Strong project ownership

Ability to develop relationships

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 190791
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: HR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Nova Scotia; Alberta; Manitoba; Ontario; Québec
City: Stellarton, Halifax, Calgary, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Montreal
Location: Foord St. Office, Bureau de Montréal-Nord, Calgary Office, Halifax Office (CIBC), Tahoe Office, Winnipeg Office

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?

As Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), you’ll lead and champion initiatives that promote inclusive practices across our organization. You’ll be responsible for driving strategic DE&I priorities that engage all business areas, from Retail Operations to our Corporate Office, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, build capability, and support organizational goals related to representation, equity, and accountability.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead development, planning, and execution of strategic DE&I priorities and initiatives that support all areas of the business, including Retail Operations, Retail Support Centres (RSC), eCommerce and Corporate Office teams, to embed inclusive practices across the organization.
• Advance inclusive practices and behaviours by leveraging the organization's robust inclusion structures to drive consistency, accountability and impact across all areas of the business.
• Design and deliver targeted programs to remove barriers to inclusion, advance equity and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership

• Partner with relevant stakeholders to solicit and provide input on DE&I strategy. Collaborate with the DE&I Team to generate ideas for tactical initiatives and ways to measure impact to drive an inclusive culture.
• Partner with functional leadership teams to build capability and embed DE&I in everyday business practices in a practical and meaningful way.
• Partner with HR team (Corporate Offices, Retail Operations and RSC) to ensure teams are aligned and supported on priorities.
• Represent the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and goals with internal and external stakeholders.

Coaching & Advisory Support

• Coach, advise and support the business on DE&I topics, challenges and opportunities to ensure inclusive practices.
• Partner with key stakeholders to create proactive solutions and drive success in achieving DE&I objectives.
• Coach and advise Franchise Operations teams on inclusive leadership, equitable workplace practices, and the implementation of DE&I initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational values and strategies.

Learning & Development Support

• Strengthen leadership capability around diversity, equity, and inclusion via multiple interventions including, but not limited to, workshops, training, eLearning development, and leadership guides/toolkits.
• Facilitate training and deliver presentations related to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

DE&I Expertise & Advocacy

• Keep current on diversity programs and developments by maintaining contacts in field (e.g. professional associations, partners).
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion along with change management.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to strengthen the diversity of teams by embedding inclusive practices throughout the hiring and promotion lifecycle. This includes using data and insights to drive equitable outcomes, aligning with our 3-year aspirational goals for the representation of Women and Visible Minorities, and ensuring accountability at all levels.
• Lead and support a team of DE&I professionals, ensuring their work is aligned with business priorities and responsive to the evolving needs of all areas of the organization.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to gain input and engagement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

What you have to offer:

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in developing and delivering processes, tools, and programs
• Strong background in program design and facilitation
• Experience working in a retail environment

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, including confident presentation and facilitation abilities
• Deep motivation to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Self-starter with a creative and forward-thinking mindset
• Strong project ownership and accountability
• Proven ability to develop and manage relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset as the candidate will be expected to work with peers in other provinces in the development and implementation of tools and processes across Canada, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across Canada

#LI-Hybrid #LI-LM1

At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

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We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.