Manager, Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fanshawe Toronto@ILAC•London, ON

3d•CA$91,902 - CA$131,070•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, Student Wellbeing, Accessibility and Belonging, the Manager, Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, provides strategic and operational leadership in the implementation of the College’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, including initiatives related to human rights and sexual violence prevention. The Manager is responsible for ensuring that EDI priorities are translated into coordinated, measurable, and sustainable actions across the College, supported by appropriate evaluation frameworks, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement processes. The Manager serves as a key institutional resource on student-related human rights, equity, and sexual violence matters. In this capacity, the role provides expert guidance to leaders on complex or sensitive situations, including those involving competing rights and institutional risk. The Manager supports consistent and legislatively aligned practices across the College by advising on the application of policies and procedures, facilitating coordinated responses across departments, and acting as an escalation point for complex or high-risk equity or sexual violence matters requiring enhanced oversight. The Manager also collaborates with campus partners to lead the development, review, and interpretation of policies and procedures related to equity, student human rights, and sexual violence prevention. The Manager ensures that institutional frameworks remain aligned with applicable legislation and sector best practices, and that policies are implemented in a manner that promotes clarity, consistency, and fairness in decision-making across the College. In addition to its strategic and advisory functions, the Manager provides leadership and oversight to the operations of the Centre, including the supervision of CEDI administrators. The role ensures effective delivery of CEDI programs, services, and education strategies that build institutional capacity and support positive student outcomes. The Manager, CEDI will work closely with the Senior Operations Consultant in Student Wellbeing, Accessibility, and Belonging to ensure CEDI’s actions are aligned with the overarching departmental plan, objectives, and measurement strategy. Through this combination of strategy, policy leadership, institutional advising, and operational oversight, the Manager contributes to advancing a College-wide approach to equity, student human rights, and sexual violence prevention that is coordinated, responsive, and grounded in legislative and ethical best practices.

Requirements

Post-secondary 4 year degree in an equity-related field required (e.g., Human Resources, Legal Studies, Social Justice).
Minimum 7 years’ progressive experience leading teams, projects, and initiatives in equity, human rights, and/or sexual violence prevention within a complex organizational environment, preferably in post-secondary, public sector, or comparable settings
Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing the implementation of institutional equity, human rights, or sexual violence prevention strategies, including planning, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Significant experience providing expert guidance to leaders on complex human rights, equity, or sexual violence matters, including situations involving competing rights and institutional risk considerations
Demonstrated experience providing direct support to equity-deserving communities and/or survivors of sexual violence through trauma-informed and evidence-based methodologies
Experience contributing to or leading the development, interpretation, or implementation of policies and procedures related to equity, human rights, accessibility, or sexual violence
Demonstrated experience identifying systemic issues and leading or contributing to institutional responses, including policy, program, or process improvements
Experience supervising staff, providing functional leadership, or coordinating the work of teams and/or cross-functional groups, with a preference for leadership in a unionized environment
Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration, including working with senior leaders, faculty, staff, and external partners to advance institutional priorities
Experience in data-informed decision-making, including the use of metrics, evaluation frameworks, and reporting to assess impact and support strategic direction
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in managing confidential and highly sensitive matters
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and build relationships across diverse constituencies

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree, law degree (JD/LLB), advanced certification in human rights, or a relevant professional designation (e.g., CHRP/CHRL) would be considered strong assets

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the College’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Framework and Action Plan, including initiatives related to student human rights and sexual violence prevention
Establish and oversee frameworks to track progress, assess impact, and ensure accountability for EDI and sexual violence prevention initiatives across the College
Partner collaboratively with the Senior Operations Consultant to ensure EDI measurements are aligned with the metrics and evaluation strategy for the Student Wellbeing, Accessibility, and Belonging (SWAB) portfolio
Analyze institutional data, trends, and emerging issues related to equity, human rights, and sexual violence to inform priorities, identify systemic barriers, and support evidence-informed decision-making
Provide strategic input to ensure alignment of initiatives across departments and portfolios, promoting a coordinated and consistent approach to equity and sexual violence prevention
Collaborate with College leaders and stakeholders to advance strategic priorities, identify implementation challenges, and support effective execution of action plan initiatives
Identify emerging institutional needs and recommend strategic priorities, resource considerations, and enhancements to existing initiatives to the Executive Director
Support institutional reporting requirements related to EDI and sexual violence initiatives, including contributing to internal and external reports, updates, and accountability frameworks
Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of student-related equity, human rights, and sexual violence procedures, ensuring alignment with applicable legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code and sector guidance
In close collaboration and consultation with College partners, including Human Resources, implement and lead College utilization of uniform College guidance and approaches for student-related human rights issues such as creed, pregnancy, family status, and gender identity accommodations
Serve as subject matter expert on human rights developments in policy reviews within SWAB, including student accommodation policy, student code of conduct, accessibility for persons with disabilities, sexual violence, and student mental health
Review and stay abreast of developments in human rights policy, legislation, and Ontario Human Rights Tribunal decisions to ensure College approach to student human rights is aligned with emerging human rights approaches in the post-secondary sector
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or emerging risks in existing SWAB policies and procedures, and recommend revisions or enhancements to support compliance, clarity, and effectiveness
Support the development of guidelines, tools, and resources to assist faculty, staff, and leaders in understanding and applying equity-related procedures in practice
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex student-related human rights, equity, and sexual violence matters, providing guidance and supporting appropriate institutional responses
Provide guidance to consultants in navigating diverse and large case volumes, offering parameters for independent decision-making and guidelines for escalating caseload for Manager support and/or intervention
Provide evidence-based advice and recommendations to decision-makers in navigating complex student cases involving equity, human rights, and sexual violence including novel or emerging issues of human rights policy, competing rights, multiple protected grounds, and/or equity considerations in complex or sensitive situations
Review escalated concerns and case information to identify risks, gaps, or inconsistencies, and provide recommendations to support appropriate and consistent application of policies and procedures
Identify patterns, emerging issues, or systemic risks arising from complex cases and advise Executive Director on potential institutional responses or preventative strategies
Escalate particularly complex, high-risk, or institutionally sensitive matters to the Executive Director, as appropriate
In the absence of the Consultant or in situations involving conflicts of interest (e.g., CEDI serving both Complainant and Respondent in a sexual violence matter), serve in primary sexual violence support capacity
Provide operational leadership for the Centre, including supervision of the CEDI Consultants, ensuring effective performance, development, and alignment with institutional priorities
Establish and maintain workflows, processes, and communication structures to support collaboration, efficiency, and accountability across the team and with campus partners
Lead the development and coordination of institutional education strategies related to equity and sexual violence, ensuring consistency and alignment across departments and audiences
Facilitate training and educational sessions, particularly for complex, high-impact, or leadership audiences, as required
Collaborate with campus partners to identify education and capacity-building needs and ensure coordinated delivery of training and awareness initiatives

Benefits

Comprehensive Pension & Benefits: Join a defined-benefit pension plan (through the CAAT Pension Plan) that delivers predictable lifetime retirement income, plus dental, disability, travel insurance and extended health coverage.
Vacation: Enjoy paid time off and benefit from a scheduled holiday closure that offers additional rest and time with family during the winter season
Tuition & Professional Development: Continue your learning journey — eligible employees and their dependents can take select Fanshawe programs or courses at a reduced cost
Inclusive, Meaningful Campus environment: Work alongside passionate colleagues in an inclusive culture that values diversity, drives student success, and connects you to the local community and campus life.
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous vacation and holiday entitlements
Full-time employees start at a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation per year in addition to our paid college closure from Dec. 25 – Jan. 1
Prepaid leave/salary deferral plan
Subsidized maternity and parental leave
Family tuition program
Flexible work policy
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Corporate Discounts through CAUBO
Professional Development
Tuition reimbursement and subsidy programs
Professional development leave
LinkedIn Learning
Lifetime retirement pension