Safety, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer

CDETNO; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 3,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace safety organization in Canada seeks a Cultural Safety, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer. This role involves leading initiatives that enhance cultural safety and diversity in Northern workplaces. Candidates should have a diploma in Indigenous Studies or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers relocation assistance, a generous benefits package, and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of workers across Northern regions.

Benefits

Northern Living Allowance

Relocation assistance

Generous benefits package

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in related roles, especially with diverse communities.
• Strong understanding of cultural safety and inclusion practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate initiatives for cultural safety and inclusion.
• Support HR in developing an equitable workplace.
• Develop programs for external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience with Indigenous and intercultural organizations

Program development and delivery

Diversity and inclusion focus

Education

Diploma in Indigenous Studies or Social Sciences

Job description

Overview

Cultural Safety, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer
Closing date: September 30th @ 11:59 PM MST

The Cultural Safety, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer (The Officer) leads, develops and coordinates initiatives that improve and promote cultural safety, diversity, equity and inclusion at WSCC, in all Northern workplaces under our jurisdiction and in the programs and services provided by the WSCC to our stakeholders. The Officer as a subject matter expert will ensure:

• WSCC delivers programs and services that are culturally safe, relevant and representative, and acknowledges the history, culture, values, knowledge and ways of being of the Indigenous people of the Northwest Territories (NT) and Nunavut (NU).
• WSCC is committed to gaining knowledge of, recognizing and respecting diversity and equity and inclusion, in our programs, services and organization in our jurisdictions.
• The WSCC is an inclusive workplace culture that is culturally safe, respectful, equitable and safe for all employees to feel supported and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives to the work that we do.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Leading initiatives that help build cultural safety, diversity, equity and inclusion into all Northern workspaces under the WSCC jurisdiction.
• Supporting all WSCC units in operationalizing cultural safety, diversity, equity and inclusion in programs and services for the benefit of external stakeholders.
• Supporting Human Resources in the development and implementation of programs and initiatives to ensure that the WSCC is a culturally safe, equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Performing other duties as assigned to achieve strategic goals and objectives related to cultural safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

What you bring to the role:

• Completion of a diploma in Indigenous Studies or Social Sciences related discipline (such as Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, Community Development, etc.), with 5 years’ experience and training developing and delivering programs, and/or working with Indigenous and intercultural organizations and diversity and inclusion focused organizations, or with diverse communities.
• Preference will be given to Indigenous Aboriginal candidates.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 or $22,996.
• Relocation assistance.
• For staff in Iqaluit – subsidized housing may be provided.
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

Criminal Record Check: Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Equivalencies: May be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, and stewardship in the workplace.