Manager of Workplace Equity and Inclusion

Permanent, full-time position

This is a unique opportunity for a transformative leader to join the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and collaboratively lead the Board's mandate to integrate anti-racist and equity principles into policies, programs, and practices to eliminate systemic inequities and promote workplace equity. If you’re up to this exciting and rewarding challenge, read on.

Reporting to the Executive Officer of Human Resources, Partnerships and Equity, you will lead the PDSB in supporting and enhancing its diverse workforce through the application of anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks, and the promotion of equitable hiring and promotion practices, and in creating an equitable work environment across all levels of the organization. Our Board will count on your professional expertise, direction, guidance and insight concerning workplace equity, structural racism and other forms of discrimination in the workplace. Your knowledge of anti-oppression frameworks and Critical Race Theory, and how they apply to create an equitable workplace, will prove invaluable in this role.

Acting as a partner and a resource to the Senior Administration team, you will develop programs, processes and training that advance equity, and ensure workplace excellence. To be successful in this role, it will require a firm belief and knowledge that the status quo is not an option. As Manager of Workplace Equity and Inclusion, you must have excellent diplomatic skills to ensure we have a workplace environment free of anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices, and have the boldness to be a leader in dismantling and disrupting the status quo to achieve this goal.

Working collaboratively with senior leaders, you will develop and integrate equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression goals and strategies into Board processes and practices, as well as manage, and report on, the implementation of initiatives. You will also develop training strategies to enhance staff understanding of workplace equity, systemic discrimination, structural racism and the adverse-effect discrimination has on outcome measures such as employment, retention, sense of belonging and impact on mental health, as well as conduct or support systemic discrimination audits of policies, procedures and processes.

To be successful in this role, you must be adept at cultivating productive working relationships with all stakeholders – within and beyond our Board – while ensuring that the work moves forward in a way that helps to transform the PDSB. You must also be prepared to supervise a team of two staff, chair several equity-related steering committees, and work collaboratively with PDSB Unions, Associations and Federations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Equipped with a degree related to equity, diversity and/or workplace inclusion, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience, and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in human rights, equity, workplace equity or anti-racism, you have the solid foundation this pivotal role demands. As Manager of Workplace Equity and Inclusion, you will also leverage the following experience, knowledge and skill set:

• Extensive knowledge of, and demonstrated leadership directly related to, the issues of workplace equity, human rights, and structural racism/discrimination.
• A successful track record in leading equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression initiatives within a large public sector and unionized organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of employment barriers, workplace equity, and organizational change strategies.
• A proven track record of leading policy and procedural change at an organizational-wide level.
• An in-depth understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code (including special programs, accommodation, competing rights) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Demonstrated ability in creating consultative and collaborative networks.
• Demonstrated initiative, strategic leadership and advocacy skills on equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression and related issues.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster teamwork and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent professional development facilitation skills, including the ability to design and deliver anti-racism, anti-oppression and equity training.
• Excellent knowledge of data collection to support planning and decision-making.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression and to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment.

ASSETS:

• Experience working with unions and collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.

Salary range: $97,504 to $121,883 per annum

To apply for the position of Manager of Workplace Equity and Inclusion, please complete an online application through Apply To Education. Your completed application package on Apply to Education must include your cover letter, resume and supporting educational credentials. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g., an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance, etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance.

We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

​Criminal Background Check

Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check prior to commencing employment. Please review the requirements for the Criminal Background Check.

​Recruitment Process

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process, such as test and skill demonstrations. All communication to applicants regarding this job posting, including an invitation to complete skills assessments and/or a job interview if applicable, will be made through email. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their email as listed on their applytoeducation.com account.

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