Advisor, Equity Office

at  City of Brampton

Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Advisor, Equity Office
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Support Services

EDUCATION:

• Degree or Diploma in a professional discipline relevant to the job function such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sociology, Social Work, Business or combined equivalent of education and experience.
• Graduate degree in related field is an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 - 5 years experience in related field, including the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives, preferably in a large complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation activities with the ability to build effective networks, partnerships and alliances with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in research methodologies, developing measurement tools and analyzing data to support programs and services, embedding a diversity and inclusion lens.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development of tools and resources to apply an intersectional diversity lens to programs and services.
• Experience working with diverse communities, groups & organizations that support intersectionality within the South Asian community (i.e. ethno-cultural, equity-setting, racialized, faith-based, 2SLGBTQ+, vulnerable, marginalized, youth, etc.) Knowledge, experience and commitment to equal access, equity and diversity.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Understanding of the intersectional complexities of identity through a lens of anti-oppression, anti-racism, anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, gender identity and expression, and issues surrounding sexual violence.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in developing reports, engaging presentations, and briefing notes for council and senior leadership.
• Ability to collect, organize, test and analyze complex information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and project/program management skills with the ability to meet competing priorities and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical skills and political acumen in assessing and analysing issues pertaining to gender equity.
• Project Management and/or change management certification is considered an asset.
  **Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

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