Leadership and Inclusion Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - NORQUEST COLLEGE

NORQUEST COLLEGE

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Job Description:

LEADERSHIP AND INCLUSION ADVISOR

COLBOURNE INSTITUTE FOR INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
The Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership (CIIL) empowers Western Canadian organizations to develop and maintain equitable and inclusive environments. Our focus is on providing support and training to organizations that are driven by research and data.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Work with an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Consultant to develop training curriculum for clients.
Design elearning modules for synchronous and asynchronous courses.
Meet with prospective clients to understand their EDI and inclusion training needs.
Facilitate and deliver training workshops on inclusion and leadership focused areas.
Assist with the preparation of communication materials including reports and evaluations.
Maintain positive clientcentric relationships with external clients and stakeholders.
Keep apprised of news updates, social media narratives, current research, emerging and established promising practices and approaches to inclusion, EDI, human rights, legislative and policy changes, and community and stakeholder initiative to provide the most relevant information and education to inform strategy and action.
Support research within the appropriate contexts of institutional needs, theoretical frameworks and relevant topics regarding inclusion and EDI issues.
Develop and facilitate action plans and support services for CIIL clients.
Support research with data collection activities.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, History, Gender Studies, Adult Education, or a related field. Related Master's degree preferable.
3+ years in designing curricula.
3+ years of instruction and/or facilitating EDI and leadership training in the public and private sector.
Additional professional development in EDI and associated areas.
Additional professional development in leadership training.
Familiarity with online learning software. Examples include Vyond, Articulate 360 and Moodle.
Understanding of instructional design theories, methodologies, and best practices
Extensive knowledge of systemic inequities, EDI theory and practice and Human Rights legislation.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring:

Demonstrated understanding and expertise in working with concepts of power, privilege, and oppression within workplaces and society.
Demonstrated understanding of concepts, theory and practice in antiracism, decolonization, and leadership development.
Demonstrated experience and competency in consultation with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to act inclusively and equitably in the workplace.
Proactive ability to establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong influencing skills and ability to work with complexity and ambiguity.
Strong facilitation skills.

SALARY:
$3, $4,075.58 biweekly ($84,749 - $105,965 annually) Reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a temporary full-time position until June 30, 2024, with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

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Difference Makers._** If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we'd say these two words.

We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?
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We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it's up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice
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We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
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We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an