Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Wildlife Federation

Canadian Wildlife Federation

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Your Connection to Wildlife_

As one of Canada's largest not for profit leaders in wildlife conservation, research, and advocacy, we are seeking to fill the following position _

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator

Fixed-Term until March 31, 2024

Based in Ottawa, ON

Who we are

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat.

By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada's wildlife is conserved for generations to come.

Position Overview

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator will aid in supporting CWF's mission in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for program staff, volunteers, and participants across Canada.

In support of the youth education programs WILD Outside and the Canadian Conservation Corps, the EDI Coordinator will play an integral role in developing and implementing initiatives that will encourage diversity, promote equity, and support psychological safety.

This is a new role within the HR Department reporting to the Legal Director with opportunity to interact and collaborate with various teams as well as external consultants.

Duties include participation on the Diversity Committee, providing input on policies and practices through the lens of EDI, recommend initiatives, provide training and supportive resources, and ensuring EDI deliverables are met on time.

Key Responsibilities

Consult with various program managers and directors to assess their EDI needs and identify gaps, including participant needs, duties, and skills.
Consult with program managers and specialists to ensure accommodation needs are fulfilled.
Create an online repository of EDI resources accessible for staff.
Recommend training modules or certifications relating to EDI that are relevant (such as Autism Awareness training).
Registering new staff in online EDI training courses and ensuring completion.
Encourage workplace mental and physical wellness by recommending and implementing initiatives with the support of HR.
Report EDI findings or recommendations to the HR Department, and others when applicable.
Be the point of contact for all EDI inquiries, including best practices for forming professional relationships with diversity partners and organizations.
Support HR in recruitment by ensuring job advertisements and the hiring process is inclusive. Such as checking for gendered language, tailoring descriptions to attract targeted demographics, diversifying applicant pool, and coaching on inclusive language in interviews.
Recommend best practices when approaching sensitive situations.
Creating and/or reviewing inclusive content for internal memos from time to time.
Design, implement, and assess the results of surveys when required. Surveying staff, participants, volunteers, and their caregivers.
Search for opportunities to build inclusive capacity within communities across Canada.
May include working with placement agencies for underrepresented groups or those with disabilities.
Participate in team meetings and provide regular updates.
Ensure compliance with the _Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act, 2005_, the _Ontario Human Rights Code,_ and other applicable legislative requirements or frameworks.
As this is a new position, additional responsibilities may be added.
Participant Support_
Ensure excellent communication with participants, caregivers, and staff to ensure all necessary registration forms and communication forms are completed.
Provide reoccurring virtual 1hour training sessions to new program participants (aged on the topic of EDI.
Encourage, motivate, and support inclusive youth participation.
Support CWF staff when navigating situations involving EDI and educate them on participant needs and problems.
Assist in creation and promotion of conservation education programs run by CWF.
Conduct research and implement programs to engage with underrepresented youth.
Ensure diverse participation in impact assessments, proposals, and developments for longterm projects.
Prepare presentations on conservation education for underrepresented youth.

Reporting Relationships
The EDI Coordinator will report to the Legal Director and work directly with the HR Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. The work will involve frequent collaboration with the Director of Education and Education department managers, specialists, and Indigenous specialists.

Skills and Abilities