Job DescriptionAdvisor, Strategic Initiatives (DEI)
Corporate Services- Culture and Inclusion
Status: (1) Contract Full-Time Up to 13 Months
Hiring Range: $105,754 - $118,974 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
What You’ll Do:
- Lead DEI Strategy & Vision: Shape and lead the organization’s DEI strategy, creating a culture of inclusion that champions anti-racism, breaks down systemic barriers, and fosters belonging at every level.
- Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and lead direct reports, providing guidance and support to help them successfully implement READI strategies. You'll help grow the next generation of READI leaders within the organization.
- Strategic Leadership: As a key thought leader, provide visionary direction to senior leaders, empowering them to integrate READI into all aspects of the organization. Your leadership will inspire others to follow suit and make READI a priority in their areas of responsibility.
- Expert Consultation & Coaching: Advise leadership and employees on READI policies, best practices, and actionable strategies. You’ll be the trusted guide in ensuring that READI principles are aligned with organizational goals and executed effectively across all levels.
- Lead Organizational Change: Champion cultural transformation within the organization. Utilize your expertise to monitor trends, provide strategic recommendations, and drive READI policy changes that enhance inclusivity and organizational growth.
- External Representation & Advocacy: Represent the organization at conferences, public speaking engagements, and external READI-related committees. Be a spokesperson who brings the organization’s READI commitments to the broader community and positions the Region of Peel as a READI leader.
- Leadership at All Levels: Collaborate with leadership across the organization to ensure READI is integrated at every level—whether it’s through guiding team leaders, coaching executives, or supporting day-to-day operations to reflect READI goals.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience & Expertise: University degree in Business, HR, Public Admin, or a related field, and at least 6 years of hands-on experience leading READI initiatives in large organizations.
- DEI Knowledge & Influence: You are well-versed in anti-racism, systemic discrimination, unconscious bias, and cultural competence, and you can inspire others to embrace and adopt these complex READI concepts into actionable strategies.
- Proven Leadership: You’ve demonstrated your ability to lead from the front—guiding senior leaders and direct reports, influencing strategic decisions, and driving READI initiatives from planning through to successful execution.
- Strong Communication Skills: Whether it’s delivering presentations, facilitating workshops, or having one-on-one consultations, your communication style is clear, persuasive, and inspiring.
- Collaborative & Inclusive: You thrive in building partnerships, uniting diverse groups, and driving READI objectives with internal and external stakeholders.
- Innovative Problem Solver: You're able to anticipate challenges and create adaptable, innovative strategies that drive long-term organizational change.
- Municipal Experience (A Plus!): Experience working within a municipal government environment and an understanding of the political and administrative culture would be an asset.
Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with the Region of Peel!
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!
At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:
- Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
- OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
- Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
- Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
- Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
- Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
- Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares, and inclusivity is celebrated.
- Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.
We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work!
In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies. The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology
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