Partnership Director / Remote

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC); Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities is seeking a Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging to lead the organization's efforts in promoting equity and supporting marginalized communities. This senior role involves developing strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring inclusive practices across all operations, all while fostering a work environment that embodies inclusivity and respect.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Health and Dental care

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of systemic racism and oppression.
• Experience with equity-deserving communities.
• Skilled in navigating organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year EDI&B strategy.
• Act as a thought leader to the CEO on EDI&B matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners.

Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Equity Studies, Human Rights, or a related field

Job description

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to providing accessible, equitable, and transformational health and social service choices for the well-being of Scarborough's diverse communities. We cultivate vital community services by promoting healthy lifestyles while delivering a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services programming. Our I2CARE values ensures that we, as a work community, treat all with, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accessibility respect and equity. As an employer, we strive for excellence as a workplace and are committed to building a workforce that enhances our capacity to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We are currently looking to hire a : Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging ( EDI&B) 1 – Full Time, Permanent (35 hours / week) Reports To : Chief Executive Officer The Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all areas of its operations. The Director will develop and implement EDI&B strategies that align with the organization's mission to serve equity-deserving populations— including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience of marginalization. This role will lead internal cultural transformation, build EDI&B capacity at all organizational levels, and embed anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices into policies, programs, and services. The Director will also foster partnerships with community stakeholders to promote equity-driven health outcomes. Develop, lead, and monitor the implementation of a multi-year EDI&B strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

• Act as a thought leader and strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on EDI&B-related matters.
• Participate and provide thought leadership in the Scarborough Ontario Health Team’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anit-Racism Committee.
• Collaborate with HR and department leaders to embed EDI&B in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and retention strategies.
• Provide training, coaching, and consultation on EDI&B topics to staff and leadership. Advocate for inclusive policies and practices in client engagement, data collection, and community outreach.
• Support the implementation of SCHC’s Program Evaluation Policy and Community Based Research Strategy with equity impact assessments on existing and proposed programs. Community Engagement and Partnerships
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and service users to co- create solutions that address health inequities.
• Serve as a liaison with diverse communities to strengthen trust and foster belonging.
• Represent the organization at external meetings, panels, and networks focused on EDI&B and health equity. Building Accountability
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of EDI&B programs, including engagement, training participation, and climate survey results.
• Oversee the staff and community taskforce responsible for advancing SCHC’s Anti-Black Racism and EDI plans.
• Review and revise organizational policies through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens.
• Lead inclusive consultations with staff, volunteers, and community members to identify service barriers for equity-deserving groups.
• Provide transparent, regular reporting to the executive and leadership teams and broader organization, using both quantitative data and qualitative feedback.
• Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression : Deep understanding of systemic racism, colonialism, ableism, and other intersecting forms of oppression with proven experience applying this lens to policy and practice.
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding of trauma’s impact on communities and organizations; Change Management : Skilled in leading and sustaining organizational change; adept at navigating resistance and building buy-in across teams.
• Collaboration and Relationship-Building : Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functions and build trust-based partnerships both internally and externally.
• Community Engagement : Experience working with and being accountable to equity-deserving communities in a respectful, inclusive, and participatory manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Equity Studies, Human Rights, or a related field; Knowledge of the social determinants of health and how they intersect with systemic inequities.
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Health and Dental care
• As a condition of employment all new hires must be legal to work in Canada. SCHC values equity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome those who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding these values and who will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and / or LGBTQ2S+ SCHC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information or use our services. We respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and its associated regulations. SCHC will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process. Find us on Social Media : Facebook – Twitter - Linked In – You Tube

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