Job Description
Executive Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Racism Job ID 2024-128026 City Vancouver
- Work Location
- 520 West 6th
- Home Worksite
- 00 - Excluded - VCHA
- Labour Agreement
- Excluded
- Union
- 905 - Mgt/Excluded-VCHA (37.5 Hr)
- Position Type
- Baseline
- Job Status
- Regular Full-Time
- FTE
- 1.00
- Standard Hours / Week
- 37.50
- Job Category
- Leaders & Corporate Support
- Salary Grade
- 12
- Min Hourly
- CAD $72.13/Hr.
- Max Hourly
- CAD $103.69/Hr.
- Shift Times
- 0800-1600
- Days Off
- Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of five regional health authorities in British Columbia serving a diverse patient population to provide high quality, appropriate and timely health-care services. Guided by core values of we care for everyone, we are always learning and we strive for better results, VCH is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv and Xa’xtsa. With a focus on advancing the pillars of Indigenous cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, anti-racism and planetary health, VCH is creating safer spaces for patients and clients to access equitable care and for staff and medical staff to feel supported at work.
Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, Equity and Partnerships, the Executive Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Anti-Racism oversees the strategic planning, partnership development and collaborative implementation of an overarching EDI and Anti-Racism framework. The Executive Director plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity, accessibility and anti racism within the organization and is responsible for guiding behaviours that support its focus on taking an equity-led, intersectional approach to caring for people. This includes leading innovative initiatives, developing educational curriculum, addressing systemic barriers, and continually improving programs, policies and services to advance equity-led initiatives in partnership with organizational leaders throughout VCH. Working in collaboration with VCH Indigenous Health, the Executive Director advocates and supports Indigenous-specific anti-racism in an effort to address systemic racism and disparities within healthcare.
The ideal candidate brings a successful track record of leadership experience implementing transformative initiatives within a large, complex organization to advance equity, diversity and inclusion and anti-racism, preferably within healthcare or other large public sector entity. Serving as an advisor of equity and human rights issues, the successful candidate is deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces for everyone and uplifting people within equity-deserving groups.
VCH supports equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are integral to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. VCH encourages applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Learn more at vch.ca.
This position is located in Vancouver.
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QualificationsEducation & Experience
- Masters’ Degree in Indigenous Studies, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources or a related discipline and fifteen years of leadership experience developing and implementing organizational strategic initiatives within a large, complex organization to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion and anti-racism preferably within a health care or other large complex public sector, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, in particular ability to build credible strategic partnerships with internal and external partners across all levels of the organization.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to the diverse patient populations VCH serves.
- Demonstrates a deep commitment to supporting First Nations and Indigenous communities and has the knowledge and understanding to meet the needs of the organization in living its commitment to Indigenous cultural safety and reconciliation to uplift Indigenous populations.
- Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the barriers experienced by individuals from equity-deserving groups.
- In-depth knowledge of anti-racism principles, health care disparities, and cultural competence.
- Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to EDI and health care.
- Collaborative, creative, and genuinely cares; this leader walks the talk and has a reputation for openness, honesty, integrity, resilience, and self-confidence. This person has strength in fostering meaningful relationships through mutual respect, trust, and understanding to effect health system transformation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful EDI initiatives, including training programs, policy development, and community engagement efforts.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive decision-making and measure impact.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a passion for promoting social justice and health equity.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are integral to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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