Manager, Equity & Belonging

Jewish Toronto; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 85 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) in Toronto is seeking a Manager of Equity & Belonging to lead the agency-wide equity, inclusion and belonging strategy. You will guide policy integration, staff coaching and sector engagement to advance Jewish diversity and address antisemitism within service delivery and workplace practices.

You will collaborate with leadership and community partners to strengthen capacity, design trainings, and drive culturally responsive programs, reporting on progress

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in equity, diversity, inclusion, human rights, or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of Jewish diversity and identity, antisemitism, and related equity frameworks.
• Experience developing and implementing equity and inclusion strategies and supporting leaders through organizational change.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and consultation skills, with capacity building.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the Agency’s equity, inclusion and belonging strategy in alignment with mission, vision and values.
• Embed equity, accessibility, cultural responsiveness and belonging into policies, programs and service delivery.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and staff on equity and inclusion in workplace relationships and service delivery.
• Design and facilitate training, workshops and resources to build staff and leadership knowledge.
• Support responses to concerns involving discrimination, antisemitism, racism, exclusion and identity-based harm.
• Advance understanding of Jewish diversity and identity and contemporary antisemitism.
• Represent JF&CS in community and sector initiatives, fostering respectful dialogue.
• Build relationships with community, equity, human rights and sector partners.

Conhecimentos

Equity

Diversity & Inclusion

Change management

Facilitation

Coaching

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) is multi-service agency that strengthens and supports individuals, children, families and communities by increasing safety and security, improving mental health and wellness and reducing the effects of poverty, within the context of Jewish values. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our diverse and inclusive environment.

About the Role

JF&CS is seeking a Manager of Equity & Belonging to provide leadership in advancing equity, inclusion and belonging across the Agency. The Manager will lead JF&CS’s equity, inclusion and belonging strategy, strengthen organizational capacity and support staff and leaders in applying equity and inclusion principles in workplace practices, relationships, and service delivery. The role will also represent JF&CS in community and sector-wide equity and human rights initiatives, ensuring Jewish identities, experiences and perspectives including the impact of antisemitism, are meaningfully represented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the Agency’s equity, inclusion and belonging strategy in alignment with JF&CS’s mission, vision and values.
• Embed equity, accessibility, cultural responsiveness and belonging into organizational policies, practices, programs and service delivery.
• Provide coaching and practical guidance to leaders and staff on complex equity and inclusion issues affecting workplace relationships and service delivery.
• Design and facilitate training, workshops and resources that build staff and leadership knowledge and capacity.
• Support effective responses to concerns involving discrimination, antisemitism, racism, exclusion and identity-based harm.
• Advance understanding of Jewish diversity and identity and contemporary and historical antisemitism.
• Represent JF&CS in community, sector and cross-sector equity, inclusion and human rights initiatives, bringing informed perspectives on Jewish experiences and antisemitism while fostering respectful dialogue across communities.
• Build relationships with community, equity, human rights and sector partners.

Collaborate with the Manager of Jewish Life and Culture to advance an inclusive and culturally responsive organization.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in equity, diversity, inclusion, human rights, organizational development or a related field
• Demonstrated understanding of Jewish diversity and identity, antisemitism, and the experiences of Jewish communities within equity and human-rights frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing organizational equity and inclusion strategies and initiatives and supporting leaders through organizational change.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and consultation skills, with experience building staff and leadership capacity.
• Ability to navigate complex and sensitive conversations involving identity, discrimination, inclusion and differing perspectives.

If you are ready to lead meaningful change and advance equity, inclusion and belonging across our organization and community, we want to hear from you!

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000 Posting Date: October 19, 2026

Closing Date: November 2, 2026

Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.