POSITION: Full-time, contract for 12 months (funding based)
DATE POSTED: February 6, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2025
ABOUT US
The Regional Diversity Roundtable (RDR) is a charitable not-for-profit network organization with a membership committed to building inclusion and diversity competence. Our mission is to institutionalize equity in core values, structures, workforce, policies, services of members and resident community.
RDR is seeking a DEI Coordinator, with lived experience to lead the adaptation and enhancement of an AntiRacism, Anti-Oppression (ARAO) capacity-building training program focused on Black youth, newcomers, asylum seekers, and refugees in the Peel region. This initiative aims to empower participants by building leadership, advocacy, and resilience skills, while also creating a Position Paper to advocate for systemic change and inform policy development. The Coordinator will support, collaborate and consolidate with RDR staff, partners and initiatives over the course of the project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under RDR leadership, the DEI Coordinator will undertake:
- Program Adaptation: Adapt the existing ARAO training curriculum to meet the specific needs of Black youth, newcomers, asylum seekers, and refugees, incorporating participant feedback to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- Participant Engagement: Identify and engage 20 to 25 participants per session, ensuring diverse representation from priority communities in Peel.
- Capacity Building: Co-design and deliver four tailored training sessions in collaboration with Black youth, focusing on leadership, advocacy, and resilience. Provide needed coaching sessions to further personalize support.
- Position Paper Development: Gather feedback and insights from participants to draft a Position Paper highlighting effective strategies, success stories, and recommendations for systemic change.
- Community Advocacy: Present the Position Paper to regional stakeholders, advocating for the implementation of recommendations and sharing key learnings with the Peel community.
- Data Analysis: Analyze participant feedback and session outcomes to refine the training approach and ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaboration: Work closely with RDR staff, community partners, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the program.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on program activities, outcomes, and impact.
QUALIFICATIONS
The DEI Coordinator will be a critical thinker and energetic self-starter with the following:
- A combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience in the human services sector (minimum 2 years)
- A sound understanding and commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, diversity, equity and inclusion framework
- Lived experience of one of the priority groups, with a deep understanding of the challenges and strengths of Black youth, newcomers, asylum seekers, and refugees in the Peel region.
- Demonstrated experience working with these communities.
- Demonstrated interpersonal strengths, solid communication, writing and presentation skills (digital and in person)
- Strong facilitation, coordination and organizational skills
- Experience with diverse community outreach and cross-cultural engagement
- Proven ability to conduct community research and synthesize data into actionable insights.
- Experience in program adaptation and delivery, particularly in capacity-building initiatives.
- A critical thinker and flexible doer, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience working with collaboratives and networks is an asset
Currently based in Mississauga, the DEI Coordinator is expected to travel across the GTA. Candidates must have access to a vehicle; have valid insurance and a valid class G driver’s license. Salary and remuneration is based on education and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume titled: “Application: DEI Coordinator” by February 28, 2025 to: Email: chair@regionaldiversityroundtable.org
The Regional Diversity Roundtable (RDR) is committed to equitable hiring practices. RDR will make reasonable accommodations, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates.
Thank you in advance for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.