Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Doctors of BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as the Manager of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, where you'll oversee EDI initiatives and work collaboratively to promote a culture of inclusion and equity. This role requires strong leadership, strategic problem-solving skills, and a commitment to fostering relationships with diverse communities. You will be instrumental in aligning EDI activities with provincial strategies and ensuring accountability across teams.

Qualifications

• Up to six years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
• Experience leading EDI initiatives in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees EDI initiatives and integrates EDI principles organization-wide.
• Collects and analyzes data to evaluate EDI initiatives.
• Provides leadership and strategic advice on EDI portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

At Doctors of BC, our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.

Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today!

THE JOB: Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $92,077 - $115,096

Reporting to the Director, ISAR and EDI, the Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is responsible for delivering on the organization’s commitments to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

The Manager, EDI will oversee the organization’s EDI initiatives, including employee and member-facing activities, ensuring the integration of EDI principles throughout the organization. The Manager works with leadership bodies such as the Doctors of BC Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory (IDEA) Committee, the Joint Collaborative Committees, and the EDI Employee Working Group.

The Manager, EDI cultivates trusting and respectful relationships with community leaders, educators, and representatives from equity-deserving groups.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

1. Provides leadership, oversight, and strategic advice related to the organization’s EDI portfolios, identifying risks and recommending management strategies to leadership.
2. Maintains knowledge of EDI issues, trends, legislation, and best practices.
3. Guides and advises on integrating EDI principles within the Operations Department and organization-wide.
4. Collects and analyzes data to evaluate EDI initiatives against industry standards and goals.
5. Supports the operational components of the ISAR and EDI team, including leadership, staff development, mentorship, and guidance for direct reports responsible for EDI.

The Manager, EDI will advance strategies for elevating EDI and act as a strategic advisor to committees and staff, collaborating with other teams and partners like the Ministry of Health and Health Authorities to align activities with provincial strategies.

What success looks like:

Leading Through People:

• Ability to coach, motivate, and assess developmental needs of team members, engaging them in skill-challenging projects.
• Provides learning opportunities from experts.
• Builds rapport quickly through attentive listening.
• Addresses issues and inappropriate behaviors promptly and respectfully.
• Communicates decisions affecting the team transparently and provides regular feedback and recognition.

Leading with Drive:

• Fosters a team mentality focused on goals and deadlines, articulating vision clearly.
• Uses rational explanations to influence viewpoints.
• Delegates responsibilities effectively with clear communication.

Leading to Deliver:

• Supports decision-making based on data analysis.
• Evaluates team progress and addresses weaknesses constructively.
• Sets clear service expectations and learns from setbacks.
• Ensures accountability and aligns team with organizational goals.

Leading Through Vision:

• Encourages ongoing performance feedback and addresses blind spots.
• Acknowledges creativity and unique learning styles.
• Boosts team self-esteem through genuine praise and recognition.

Doctors of BC team members approach work collaboratively, embrace change, and are committed to excellence, accountability, and relationship-building. They balance hard work with fun, and prioritize wellbeing.

What you bring:

• Preference for applicants with lived experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, especially Indigenous, Black, racialized communities, diverse gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, or disabilities. Voluntary disclosure is optional and confidential.
• Graduate degree and/or recognized professional designation in a relevant field, with up to six years of related experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience leading EDI initiatives in complex organizations.
• Strategic problem-solving skills and ability to develop actionable plans.
• Relationship-building, judgment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Expertise in partner relations, especially with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of BC healthcare system components.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, identify issues proactively, and work under pressure.
• Supervisory experience and team development skills.
• Capacity to manage a flexible schedule, occasional travel, and outside hours as needed.

Doctors of BC values diversity and is committed to an inclusive community, welcoming applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, political beliefs, or family circumstances.

Qualifications, Skills, Behaviors, Motivations, Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications are relevant to this role and should be detailed in your application.

Apply now to join our team and contribute to meaningful change in healthcare equity and inclusion.