Senior Manager Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Initiatives

McMaster University; Hamilton; Hybride; CAD 104 000 - 156 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences seeks a Senior Manager to lead equity, diversity and inclusion strategic initiatives. The role shapes policy, coordinates cross-functional projects, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to advance a comprehensive EDI agenda across a large academic health network.

The position requires a graduate degree, 7–10 years in managing diverse EDI portfolios and at least 5 years in a leadership role, with strong facilitation and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Critical-Race Studies, Sociology, Education, Cultural Studies).
• 7-10 years of managing complex EDI portfolios and 5 years of management.
• Experience translating strategic plans into actionable initiatives and projects.

Responsabilités

• Lead the design and delivery of EDI and AO strategic priorities.
• Develop and lead EDI training and education for faculty, staff and learners.
• Advance policy changes across the Faculty to embed an EDI lens.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with internal and external partners.

Connaissances

EDI leadership

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Formation

Graduate degree in a relevant field

Description du poste

Senior Manager Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Initiatives

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/22

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

2026/11/04

Employee Group

TMG

Favorite Job

Department

FHS Academic Administration

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Band M

Salary Range

$103826.00 - $155740.00 (annual)

Job Code

104739

Hiring Range

$103826.00 - $136142.00

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week; hybrid

Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Critical-Race Studies, Sociology, Education, Cultural Studies, etc.)

7-10 years of managing complex EDI (or related) portfolios and 5 years of management

Job Description

The Faculty of Health Sciences has over 2500 staff members, 920 full-time faculty and 3000 part-time faculty members, the Faculty thrives on its interprofessional and collaborative approach to healthcare and learning. The Faculty’s pioneering approaches to education and reputation for world-class research has consistently placed McMaster among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine. The Faculty enjoys close relationships with its academic hospital partners, as well as strong collaborations with researchers in Canada and around the world. The Faculty comprised of multiple departments, the school of medicine (including two regional campuses), school of nursing, school rehabilitation science, and programs of midwifery, Bachelor of Health Sciences, physician assistant, graduate programs and postgraduate health sciences education.

Equity and inclusion is an actively growing foundational portfolio within the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). The Faculty hasa strategic commitment to equity, inclusion and anti-oppression, and is committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive environment by highlightingthe importance of cultural humility and safety,accountability, integrity, and respect.

The Senior Managerwill be a will be a dynamic leader with experience and accomplishments in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppression (EDI and AO) in a complex organization, both strategically and operationally. Utilizing their academic, professional, and/or lived experiences, they confidently influence, connect, and partner across and beyond the organization to align leaders around EDI and AO objectives. The role calls for a leader with strong skills to translate big picture thinking into operational details in order to advance the mission and vision of the Office and Faculty. Experience translating strategic plans and goals into initiatives and projects will be essential. The successful candidate will have superior facilitation skills, and be able to engage leaders, faculty, staff and learners in complex dialogue with confidence and trust. Conflict resolution, mediation, and/or facilitation experience within the context of contentious local, national, and global social issues will be essential. The successful candidate will be comfortable dealing with ambiguity in a complex environment, where they are required to expertly navigate competing priorities independently with multiple interested partners. Extensive experience with policy review and development, climate surveys, data interpretation, presenting to senior leaders, in the context of large complex organizations will be critical for the role.

The Senior Manager will be the primary contact for FHS equity initiatives, will support committees and working groups and will provide information and advice to internal and external partners, as directed by the Associate Dean, Equity &Inclusion, FHS. The Senior Manager will workclosely with members of theUniversity's central Equity and Inclusion Office and other key partners, including those across theFaculty, University andaffiliatedhospitals.E.G., Indigenous Health, Continuing Professional Development,HR and Faculty Relations, EducationServices, Faculty Affairs,departments/schools, regional and distributed campuses and community organizations. Please see" Equity, Inclusion and Diversity within the Faculty of Health Sciences "for more information.

Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

Responsible for leading the design and delivery of the Faculty’s EDI and AO strategic priorities in support of the Associate Dean’s vision for the Faculty through the following:

Develops and leads EDI training and education for Faculty, staff and learners

Assumes a key role in implementation of policy changes across the Faculty.

Leads the identification, development, and planning of complex and strategic initiatives identified by the Associate Dean and Faculty, researches best practices and trends, and obtains relevant feedback from internal and external stakeholders to continue to advance the Faculty strategies.

On the Offices’ behalf, provides responsive and informed strategic consultation to the Associate Dean and senior leadership team regarding internal and/or external issues and/or opportunities that affect the Faculty and growth of the EDI and AO strategy.

Works with the Associate Dean and senior leadership, internal and external partners and related committees in an advisory capacity, making recommendations and identifying and advancing issues for discussion that are relevant to the effective management of the initiatives.

Supports the Associate Dean in addressing deeply complex EDI and AO issues across the Faculty by leading the development and implementation of policy tools, resources and frameworks which embed an EDI lens into policy and process.

Manages and leads multiple, large-scale EDI and AO initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Dean and the Faculty’s senior leadership team to build a culture of inclusion.

Partner Engagement and Communication

Provides comprehensive communication and community collaboration through the following;

Co-leads and manages several sub-committees, task forces and working groups.

Develops strategic partnerships and networks with individuals and organizations outside of the Faculty of Health Sciences and McMaster University to further FHS EDI and AO initiatives and strategic priorities.

Participates in Faculty wide committees and associated working groups, and other University committees as required.

Leads communication and engagement strategies, along with the FHS communications team, to enhance the visibility of FHS EDI and AO initiatives.

Leads and coordinates complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives, establishing project plans, timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and successful execution

Provides project leadership and drives accountability across diverse partner groups without direct reporting relationships, leveraging strong