Specialist, Culture & Inclusion Planning

Regional Municipality of Peel • Brampton, ON

3d • CA$94,455 - CA$118,069 • Hybrid

About The Position

Here at Peel Region, our Culture & Inclusion Office is working to develop a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects differences, while recognizing the unique contributions and abilities of all people. This commitment extends to ensuring that programs and services not only address the diverse needs of community and workforce membership but also build on their strengths. This is deliberate and strategic work with an emphasis on processes that intricately weave the principles and practices of reconciliation, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion (READI) into the fabric of program and service delivery. As a specialist, you will support efforts to implement, enhance and advance the development of professional training programing, and the coordination of programming designed to foster well-being, belonging, and transformative change in organization-based contexts.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, program planning and evaluation or other relevant areas that align with government administration
• Five years’ experience in program planning, evaluation and research
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• In-depth understanding of and experience in determining the need for, the integration of, and the interpretation of analytical, statistical methods and tools in conducting program evaluation
• An understanding of stakeholder and participatory issues and the ability to assess their impact on a wide range of program planning and evaluation activities
• Ability to identify and communicate organizational and community-based issues pertaining to improvements in program planning and evaluation to management
• Skill and experience in qualitative and quantitative methods of research
• Knowledge and understanding of organizational culture, reconciliation, equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion (READI)
• Ability to synthesize information about a wide range of program goals and objectives with a READI-lens
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience in the use of computer software for statistical analyses, such as Excel, PowerPoint
• Proven ability to apply project management skills normally acquired through advanced training, or the equivalent experience and to lead complex and diverse teams on short notice
• Ability to use team enhancement tools such as MS Project and other team collaborative and management software
• Understanding of current legislation (i.e., AODA, Ontario Human Rights Code, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate understanding and sound judgment in dealing with ethical concerns related to actual or potential impact on clients or the organization including knowledge of related legislation
• Demonstrate a commitment to reconciliation, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Project Management Specialist (PMP)

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with teams to provide advice and guidance to program staff in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services
• Provide expert planning, analytical, technical and report writing services needed on a project or initiative specific basis
• Provide technical support and recommendations in support of strategic communications and change initiatives
• Authorize program evaluation initiatives as designated under relevant policies and procedures
• Chair working group meetings as required
• Manage special projects that include consultation, research, evaluation and analysis
• Plan and implement education opportunities for staff and management

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (including psychological health coverage)
• OMERS Pension Plan
• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days
• Floating holidays
• Flexible hours
• Annual performance reviews with merit increases
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level