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Equity Manager, Permanent Full-Time

Equity Manager, Permanent Full-Time

Reporting to the Director of People and Equity, the Equity Manager leads the County in supporting and enhancing its diverse workforce through the application of anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks along with the promotion of equitable hiring and promotion practices, and in creating an equitable work environment across all levels of the organization. Working collaboratively with senior leaders, the Equity Manager develops and integrates equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression goals and strategies into County processes and practices, as well as manages and reports on the implementation of initiatives including the Equity Strategic Plan.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead and support the Equity team
  • Support the implementation and roll out of the Equity Strategic Plan
  • Support the ongoing and the development of new Truth & Reconciliation efforts of the County
  • Provide support and leadership to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Community Advisory Committee (DEICAC)
  • Ensure corporate strategic and service planning processes effectively address equity issues
  • Develop strategies to further embed accessibility, equity, diversity and human rights into the County’s processes
  • Develop and implement effective, capacity building & professional development, communication, and change strategies to increase awareness and commitment to equity related programs and objectives
  • Provide timely completion of the performance review process, coaching, mentoring, and providing opportunities for staff development
  • Prioritize staff work assignments, make resource allocation decisions, and approve expenditures.
  • Ensure proper and effective staffing through recruitment and selection
  • Provide a healthy, safe, and positive work environment for staff
  • Guide staff toward the realization of the division’s strategic direction and priorities
  • Manage human resources issues in consultation with the Director
  • Support the implementation of various County of Dufferin strategic initiatives
  • Embody the County’s values of Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Compassion and Courage
  • Budget management and oversight
  • Provide support, guidance and recommendations on applying a diversity and equity lens to programs, polices and services
  • Develop and coordinate corporate responses to equity and diversity issues
  • Ensure documentation (reports, correspondence, training materials, etc.) reflects research, best practices and leading-edge models to achieve successful results
  • Provide management with updates and status on issues or concerns relating to diversity and equity and provide recommendations on changes to processes and policies
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and general ad hoc information for management and County Council as required within established timelines
  • Other duties as assigned
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