Manager, EDI Education and Initiatives

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, 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, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team 
Magnet is a not-for-profit, digital social innovation platform co-created by Ryerson University in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in 2014.

Our mission is to accelerate inclusive economic growth for all in Canada by advancing careers, businesses and communities.

We do this by connecting people, businesses and organizations to opportunity through our intelligent matching technology, developed within the DMZ ecosystem at Ryerson University.

The Opportunity

As the Manager, EDI Education and Initiatives, you will lead and facilitate Magnet-wide equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives, develop capacity within the department for strategic and tactical thinking and planning with an EDI lens.  You will collaborate with the Office of the Vice President Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI) and external community partners on EDI strategy implementation, developing and implementing initiatives, activities and resources for staff and partners relating to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-Black, anti-Asian and anti-Indigenous racism, anti-oppression, Indigenous pedagogies, social justice, human rights and accessibility. You will identify external and internal opportunities for change at systemic and institutional levels. 

Qualifications  
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Education, Social Sciences, Behavioral Science, Humanities, Social Works, Psychology, or a related field, with a focus on anti-racism, anti-oppression, social justice, training and development, and organizational development. A Master's degree would be considered an asset.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of lived/work experience designing and implementing learning programming with an emphasis on equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, human rights, discrimination, harassment, disability/accessibility, Indigenous peoples, and anti-racism/oppression;
• Knowledge of the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, human rights, discrimination, harassment, disability/accessibility, indigenous peoples, and anti-racism/oppression;
• Knowledge and expertise with different modes of adult learning delivery, including development of webinars, e-learning delivery models and systems;
• Oral communication skills including excellent delivery and facilitation skills;
• Written communication skills including writing, proofreading and editing skills;
• Superior interpersonal skills with a high degree of tact and diplomacy;

Additional Information

Notes:

• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.

We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications and also reach out to Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead  for support during the selection process.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's careersite.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
 
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact hr@ryerson.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.