Inclusive Excellence Associate - Township of Langley

Position Purpose & Summary · The Inclusive Excellence Associate (the "Associate") will work under the supervision of the Inclusive Excellence Assistant Director, on several key initiatives to foster a culture of inclusivity through intentional and relational leadership and collab ...

Job description

Position Purpose & Summary

The Inclusive Excellence Associate (the "Associate") will work under the supervision of the Inclusive Excellence Assistant Director, on several key initiatives to foster a culture of inclusivity through intentional and relational leadership and collaboration. The Associate works on employee systems, policies, and procedures, and assists in planning and executing education and training for academic and administrative departments, as well as students.

Key Areas of Accountability

Strategic Planning & Policy Development

• Review and assist in updating policies that promote accessibility, inclusion, support and responsiveness.
• Support and participate in EDI audits that assess current practices, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Assist in the implementation of EDI initiatives, such as mentoring programs for underrepresented groups or accessibility improvements.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Participate in collecting, analyzing and reporting demographic and organizational data, through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and institutional research.
• Monitor and evaluate progress to inform internal and external requirements

Training & Education

• Design and deliver inclusive excellence workshops to students, faculty, and staff. 
• Assist in developing recruitment, onboarding, tenure and promotion materials that integrate inclusive excellence principles for new employees, students, or faculty.
• Provide guidance and coaching for staff, faculty, or leadership on inclusive practices, language, and navigating complex identity-and equity-related issues.

Advisory & Advocacy Functions

• Advocate for systemic change to address institutional bias and barriers.
• Build trust and strengthen relationships with marginalized constituents while serving as a liaison to ensure needs are addressed.
• Serve on or support committees, task forces, and advisory councils.

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

• Foster partnerships with internal and external equity-focused groups.
• Collaborate with partners to coordinate heritage month events, cultural celebrations, and awareness campaigns.
• Organize and facilitate community dialogues to promote mutual understanding, healing, and collaboration.

Conflict Resolution & Inclusive Practices

• Support inclusive conflict resolution by providing restorative approaches to addressing equity-related issues and harm.
• Collaborate with P&C or Student Life on addressing discrimination complaints or equity-related grievances.
• Promote trauma-informed and culturally safe practices across departments.

Administrative, Programmatic, & Logistical Support

• Create and maintain resource libraries with current materials on inclusion, equity, and social justice.
• Support the creation and distribution of EDI communications, including newsletters, social media, reports, and web content.

The Person

Skills & Abilities

• Proven efficacy at developing and facilitating training and educational resources and establishing collaborative networks.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and effectively engage with diverse audiences.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated superior abilities in planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving within an academic setting.
• Ability to design, deliver, and source programming and/or training.
• Excellent at working independently, multi-tasking and effectively managing responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with exemplary ability at maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret and apply university and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Knowledge

• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion work including a solid foundation in the following: decolonization, anti-racism, accessibility, and unconscious bias.

Personal

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community. 

A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU's mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

Servant-Leader Way of Life

Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

Key Internal Interactions

People & Culture; Student Life; Faculty; Marketing and Communications; Center for Accessible Learning

Reports to: Associate Director, Inclusive Excellence

Reports: None

Standards & Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required (ie: Human Resources, Sociology, Education, Business Administration, Law)

Experience

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working on diversity and inclusion in a work or volunteer environment. This can include equity, diversity, and inclusion work outside of regular job duties. Some training or certification in equity, diversity, and inclusion, or similar or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in Human Resources is an asset.

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

Benefits Of Working at TWU:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
• Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency. 
• Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
• Free access to TWU's fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
• Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store cafeterias and bookstore, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
• Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
• Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.). 
• Free employee parking on campus.
• Special community events throughout the year.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• A positive Christian fellowship environment.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University's mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law.  

We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Human Resources.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.