Come work as an Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Communications, Equity and Partnerships with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Advisor to join the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion team. Apply today to join our team!  

As an Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Communications, Equity and Partnerships with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for leading the implementation of Vancouver Coastal Health’s EDI priority actions in support of delivering on our organizational commitment for a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve, and sustaining a workplace culture that is inclusive, welcoming and supportive of diversity.
• Contribute to advancing VCH’s equity journey, building organizational capability and competency for greater inclusive recruitment and retention practices as well as cultural responsiveness, and fostering systemic change and measurable outcomes through the creation of programs, evaluation plans, tools and training.
• Play the role of catalyst, advisor, collaborator and educator, working with all VCH departments, services and programs to develop partnerships, adopt new practices and inspire others.
• Bring demonstrated experience in diversity, accessibility, inclusion and employment equity program creation, implementation and evaluation, drawing on exceptional communications, change and project management, learning and development, and evaluation skills.
• Actively support the alignment of diversity and inclusion recruitment initiatives with the current and emerging needs of the organization, including ensuring that recruiters and hiring managers increase their awareness of unconscious bias and are well informed and supported to fulfill their hiring mandates.
• Establish baseline metrics and KPIs for the program through collecting and analyzing data, the Advisor will measure progress and impact to help drive decisions and bring creativity and strategic thinking to identify new opportunities and approaches to address systematic bias and organizational barriers.

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion programs will reflect our shared values and key behaviours – We Care for Everyone, We are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Social Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Health Administration, Political Science.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in equity, diversity and inclusion program and project management, change management, organization development, partner engagement, training and development, and conducting program evaluations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Lived experience with diversity, inclusion and equity considerations.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong understanding of change management, project management and communication key principles and best practices to develop and oversee change initiatives. Applies change management methodologies in the design and development of various programs, frameworks and tools.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge, skill and experience in developing and implementing diversity-focused recruitment, guidelines, tools and training to educate and achieve a high level of diversity and inclusion hiring
• Sound knowledge of federal and provincial human rights and employment policy and legislation relevant to diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Strong project management, prioritization and planning skills in the design and delivery of diversity, inclusion and equity programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program evaluation.
• Superior writing, speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Applies superior judgment and political expertise to communicate sensitive information to, and collaborate with, a variety of internal and external partners.
• Uses superior team building, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills to facilitate critical thinking and problem resolution.
• Fosters creativity, innovation, and systems thinking in strategic planning involving cultural shifts and large scale change initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and meetings with multi-level and multidisciplinary staff to achieve effective outcomes.
• Plays a consultative and facilitator role for internal teams on topics such as inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, equity, dimensions of diversity, and social identity.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

VCH supports equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are integral to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. VCH encourages applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.