Anti-racism Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Join our team in the Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Office, Ministry of the Attorney General.

Our office is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on the ministry's progress on diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, accessibility, and mental health initiatives, as well as providing expert advice and business support services to senior executives including the Deputy Attorney General, management and staff on these matters.

As an Anti-Racism Specialist, you will have specific responsibility for providing advice, supporting various committees, and leading the development and implementation of ministry anti-racism plans.

You will help disrupt all forms of racism and support the ministry in driving systemic change in creating an anti-racist workplace.

This is a challenging role and should be rewarding for an individual who is dedicated, knowledgeable, highly experienced, unwavering in their commitment, and understands the trauma and impact of racism and the critical importance of helping guide an organization in taking decisive actions to bring about change.

You will also be able to demonstrate your suitability to this role through your proven history of effectively implementing anti-racism interventions in organizational settings.

This position will help identify, challenge and combat microaggressions and systemic racism in the workplace.

This role requires a specific focus on disrupting anti-Indigenous racism and the legacy of colonial policies, laws, and practices that manifests in the workplace and in providing services to the Ontario public.

Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogy and decolonial theory is mandatory.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role you will:

Lead and coordinate the implementation of ministry Anti-Racism Plans ensuring alignment with anti-racism and related equity goals and objectives at the ministry and enterprise levels
Conduct indepth research, analysis, and evaluation of a wide variety of antiracism related topics and issues, trends and activities to support the development of initiatives for the ministry
Plan, develop, coordinate and implement ministry wide antiracism initiatives, including training, education or awareness programs
Develop antiracism communication and outreach plans to support implementation of initiatives
Engage with and provide advice to staff, managers and executives to help resolve challenging race and racism related issues

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

To be eligible you must selfidentify as an Indigenous person. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

- you have an understanding of Government/corporate Ministry strategic priorities/directions related to advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
- you have demonstrated knowledge of Anti-Racism and Systemic Racism theories and principles, human rights and anti-oppression
- you have a lived experience with the traumatic impacts of racism
- you have knowledge of adult education, instructional and learning theories, principles and practices, including curriculum development to support the planning, development and delivery of training and learning programs
- you have conflict resolution skills and knowledge of counselling, mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution strategies
- you have knowledge of Indigenous pedagogy and decolonial theory

Communication and Relationship Management Skills:

- you can develop and deliver a range of training and program related products, including presentations, education materials, program reporting and briefing materials
- you demonstrate tact and diplomacy to synthesize, present and manage issues in a results-oriented environment, assess and respond to business requirements
- you are able to recommend effective strategies and innovative solutions
- you can deal with sensitive and contentious issues and support senior management in resolving these issues through strategic advice
- you are able to build and establish rapport with managers, senior