Senior Project DEIA Lead

Talent Acquisition - Achev • Mississauga, ON

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive. We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth. Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential! The Paving the Way for Racialized and Immigrant Women project shall aim to advance women’s economic security and prosperity in Ontario’s Workforce. Achēv will address gaps identified in Phase 1 by 1) engaging in dedicated partnerships with employers to advance workplace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) inclusion in policies, governance, and decision-making structures; and 2) designing, testing and launching advanced DEIA training materials through a digital platform to increase access and reach to Ontario employers, enabling asynchronous access while tracking engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, human resources, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a consulting role specializing in DEIA training and/or facilitation.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in curriculum development, learning and development, or a related role.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of DEIA best practices and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to create and customize training materials to address specific organizational needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with clients, team members, employers, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule depending on program demands; evenings, weekends, or split shifts as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate level degree and relevant certifications in DEIA is an asset.
• Experience with non-profit and corporate organizations is an asset.
• Proficiency in using virtual training platforms and technology and relevant experience with creating DEIA-focused learning is an asset.
• Experience working with immigrant and racialized communities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build curriculum outlines and materials to create DEIA training materials to meet the specific needs of diverse audiences.
• Record asynchronous learning opportunities using OBS software.
• Lead and facilitate virtual and in-person DEIA workshops and training sessions for employers and organizations across Ontario.
• Create and disperse feedback questionnaires that measure the impact of training sessions and revise offerings based on this data.
• Create standardized materials to assist employers in the creation and maintenance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and DEIA Committees.
• Collaborate with employers to assist in the creation and implementation of ERGs and DEIA Committees through regular meetings.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to employers to aid in the implementation of DEIA best practices and principles.
• Review and report on employer policies’ strengths and areas for improvement through a DEIA lens and synthesize recommendations based on DEIA best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation for program evaluation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior