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

Position Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• 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.

• Guide organizational change initiatives that dismantle systemic barriers and promote equitable access to health care services.

Organizational Development

• Collaborate with HR and department leaders to embed EDI&B in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and retention strategies.

• Engage diverse voices-especially those with lived experience-in storytelling and education efforts.

• Provide training, coaching, and consultation on EDI&B topics to staff and leadership.

Program and Service Integration

• Ensure SCHCs programs and service delivery models are equitable, culturally safe, and trauma- informed.

• 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.

• Continuously evaluate and refine approaches based on findings.

Core Competencies:

• 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.

• Trauma-Informed Leadership: Demonstrates empathy and understanding of trauma's impact on communities and organizations; champions psychologically safe workplaces.

• Cultural Humility: Commitment to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and adaptation in working with diverse cultures and identities.

• 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.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex ideas into actionable strategies with measurable outcomes.

• Community Engagement: Experience working with and being accountable to equity-deserving communities in a respectful, inclusive, and participatory manner.

• Communication and Facilitation: Excellent verbal, written, and facilitation skills tailored to diverse audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Equity Studies, Human Rights, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in EDI&B leadership, preferably in health care, public health, or nonprofit sectors.

• Demonstrated track record of implementing successful EDI&B initiatives with measurable impact.

• Knowledge of the social determinants of health and how they intersect with systemic inequities.

• Experience working with equity-deserving populations and a commitment to their empowerment and wellbeing.

Benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

• HOOPP

• Four weeks of paid vacation

• Health and Dental care

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• Vision care

Please apply in confidence to HR by email:

We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted.

Note: Please quote S-EDIB in the subject line.

If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must be legal to work in Canada. You will also be required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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