Requisition ID: 224039
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Join us to foster an inclusive culture where every employee can reach their fullest potential. As part of the Global Operations and Technology DE&I team, you will advance inclusion by supporting the development and execution of a diversity strategy. You will coordinate key initiatives, manage administrative and communication activities, and ensure alignment with stakeholders. Your collaborative and organized approach will deepen strategic partnerships and leverage broader Bank resources. You are passionate about cultural transformation and organizational change, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

In this role, you will support the Director, DEI in advancing the Global Operations and Technology DE&I strategy for key initiatives and programs. You will ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank resources.
• Support the development, implementation, and sustainment of DE&I strategies and initiatives for equity-deserving groups.
• Analyze and report global DEI data, measuring the effectiveness of initiatives.
• Facilitate training sessions and measure their impact through data analysis.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with peers across business lines, providing support and developing solutions.
• Interact with regional DEI councils and ERG Regional Leads to strengthen global partnerships.
• Partner with the DEI Specialist to recruit, onboard, and oversee DEI volunteers.
• Manage contracts using internal platforms, maintaining stakeholder relationships with Legal, Procurement, Sourcing, and Finance teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support DE&I program partnerships, external partnerships, and sponsorships.
• Contribute to the annual Employment Equity Narrative Report and ESG Report.
• Mitigate risks and dependencies, ensuring teams can effectively complete their work.
• Consider the Bank's risk appetite and culture in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Pursue efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We'd love to work with you if you have:

• College Diploma or University Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Communications.
• Working experience in HR or a related field.
• Knowledge of global trends in DE&I, employee engagement, talent management, and HR.
• Strong implementation and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Effective time management and priority setting.
• Proficiency in computer systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media).
• Intellectual curiosity about best practices inside and outside the Bank.
  

Work Arrangement: This position is currently a Hybrid role. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Interested?

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That is why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.