Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Program Manager - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd

BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd
BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd
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Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Marketing Statement:

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey.

With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.


Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.


When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC's Top Employers


Responsibilities:


PRIMARY PURPOSE


Provides EDI expertise, support, and guidance to the business and its people at BCRTC in planning for equity diversity & inclusion (EDI) initiatives, which includes identifying, designing, and implementing strategies to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion mandate across BCRTC.

As a member of BCRTC People (HR) Services team, collaboratively work with HR specialists within the Enterprise to ensure People Services EDI programs and practices are aligned to support the achievement of BCRTC's business objectives.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Oversees the BCRTC EDI Task Force to support the implementation of the strategic equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging roadmap.

Leverages expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that the strategies are both practical and commercial in addressing the areas that require focus.

Addresses harassment and dissemination in accordance with Human Rights and Company policies.

Supports BCRTC People (HR) Services team in workplace investigations (i.e. Respectful Workplace complaints) and conflict resolution with respect to equity, diversity and inclusion.


Provides ongoing expertise and support to the EDI portfolio by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on EDI metrics to measure trends, opportunities report on the progress of Inclusion strategies, and plans to address gaps.


Develops, project manages, and/or facilitate presentations, training, and information sessions on equity, diversity and inclusion, performance/KPI metrics, dashboards, and templates that are designed to improve organizational awareness around inclusion, diversity, and equity (e.g., unconscious bias awareness, allyship/bystander, cultural fluency, anti-racism, gender expression & identity, human rights training, etc.).

Participates and drives continuous improvement in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs by identifying and conducting research on best practices, building mechanisms to understand needs, and establishing areas of focus. Gathers information related to ERG matrix and supports the development and sustainment of the Enterprise-wide EDI framework.


Provides advice and guidance to employees, business units, leadership, and diversity committee that drives diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes for the organization.


Participates in cross functional EDI focus groups or committees, that initiates, advises and mobilizes support for initiatives related to EDI and establishes a shared understanding of EDI across the organization.

Develops metrics for measuring the effectiveness of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives and provides meaningful data to key stakeholders to create insight and influence opinions.


Supports the sustainability and continuous improvements of processes within Inclusion projects/strategies and provides a structured project management approach across multiple strategic initiatives.


Qualifications:


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


The requirements for this job are acquired through a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Sciences or in a related field plus six (6) years of progressive experience in monitoring and executing EDI initiatives with large public and/or private organizations.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced level of EDI Knowledge and Expertise: standards, techniques, tools, implementation frameworks, partners, troubleshooting, and support.


Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to provide specialized guidance and expertise to managers, staff and customers; and to develop and manage critical relationships at all levels in the enterprise.

Action-oriented, passionate, and tenacious to work through to the end of the program development and implementation

Advanced analytical and problem
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