Lead, Organizational Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Support

Fraser Health•Surrey, BC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As our new Lead, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), you will partner directly with our DEI Director to champion a culture where everyone belongs. This Full Time opportunity isn’t just an administrative role—it is your chance to set the standard, write the policies, and bring Fraser Health’s vision of true inclusion to life across the entire region. If you are a change-maker ready to turn equity into action, we want you on our team!

Requirements

Master's Degree in Intercultural Communication, Anthropology, Sociology, Healthcare (e.g. Nursing) or a related field plus five (5) years of recent, related experience working in the Diversity field and strategic development, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Working knowledge of current literature related to diversity and cultural safety.
Conceptual understanding of the dimensions of diversity.
Conceptual understanding of how to build diversity competency in the healthcare context.
Ability to understand, develop, maintain, and support the implementation of policies related to diversity.
Strong communication Competencies to advocate in various forums.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically.
Understanding of the language services (including translation and interpretation) within the healthcare context.
Ability to consult, plan, implement, organize and problem solve.
Ability to collaborate with all levels of individuals within the organization and manage sensitive and confidential issues.
Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.
Ability to exercise initiative and work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to operate related equipment
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Leads the implementation of diversity-related initiatives and activities across FH while ensuring the frameworks and service delivery are in alignment with FH’s vision, mission and strategic priorities
Leads implementation of organizational diversity competency standards, from current state to the desired future state through idea generation, planning, design, implementation and evaluation
Develops engagement strategies and action plans to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs by applying project and change management principles
Collaborates with leaders from Aboriginal Health, Professional Practice, Employee Experience and Population Health to develop an integrated approach to Diversity, Anti-Racism, Cultural Safety and Humility, Psychological Safety, Equity and Inclusion across the region, translating strategy into new models of business that are in alignment with FH’s operational objectives.
Evaluates FH programs and service and identifies areas where greater diversity initiatives could be introduced.
Assesses the impact of strategic initiatives from a systems perspective and manages the impacts and interdependencies with other initiatives happening in the department.
Collaborates with colleagues to develop and implement internal and external communication strategies, including maintenance of the FH Diversity Services internal and external website.
Represents Fraser Health and Diversity Services at various events including educational forums, professional associations, regulatory bodies, and external committees, as required.
Works with colleagues to provide expert advice and counsel on matters of diversity, and seek the assistance of subject matter experts where necessary and appropriate, within the organization and the community.
Collaborates with various professional practice councils, including the inter-professional practice council, to integrate diversity-specific decision tools throughout various disciplines.
Represents the department on committees and projects at regional and provincial levels.