Community Engagement and EDI/SGBA+ Coordinator

at  SickKids

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(EDI/SGBA+ AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR)

The Canadian Population Screening for Risk of Type 1 Diabetes Research Consortium, “CanScreenT1D,” a newly formed national initiative funded by CIHR and JDRF, is focused on determining the acceptability and feasibility of screening Canadian children for risk of developing type 1 diabetes and for developing and implementing a pilot screening program. The CanScreen T1D Research Consortium is seeking a key player in advancing the consortium’s mission towards equity, diversity, and inclusion, sex and gender-based analyses plus in research, while simultaneously fostering community engagement initiatives. This multifaceted role requires an individual with a proactive and passionate approach to developing and coordinating programs and policies that enhance the consortium¿s inclusive culture while also building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including people with lived experience (PWLE) [e.g. parents/caregivers, children and adults living with T1D, etc.], physicians, equity-deserving groups, and various public and private organizations.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and participate in events and campaigns to promote awareness of the consortium¿s activities and goals.
• Assist consortium project leads in engaging with the community to ensure diverse perspectives in research efforts.
• Curate, co-develop, and adapt education materials alongside consortium staff and partners including training, templates, modules, and other resources.
• Contribute to the development of consortium governance documents, engagement tools, communications and help prepare key performance indicators and reports for leadership.
• Support day-to-day engagement activities including arranging meetings.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for community engagement.
• Collaboratively co-create strategies to facilitate knowledge sharing within the consortium and with community partners such as Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) and DAC Patient Partner Groups.
• Advise research teams on the best strategies and methods for engaging with communities.
• Participate in projects that focus on improving research and screening initiatives for patients and families through impactful engagement and co-design.
• Coordinate the formation of a committee to ensure PWLE voices are integrated into the consortium¿s decision-making processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with PWLE, members of research teams, members of equity-deserving groups, and other key stakeholders to ensure their perspectives are recognized and valued through all consortium activities.
• Work alongside various public and private organizations, nonprofits, and local communities to develop and implement engagement plans that support the consortium’s mission.
• Deliver presentations internally as well as externally.

SEX, AND GENDER BASED ANALYSIS PLUS (SGBA+) AND EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI) RESPONSIBILITIES

• Craft and execute strategic initiatives to enhance SGBA+ (meaning analyzing data by sex, gender, and other relevant identity characteristics) as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion within the consortium.
• Organize and conduct training sessions across all consortium levels to boost awareness and skills related to sex and gender-based analysis plus as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Act as the primary contact for all EDI/SGBA+ related inquiries, providing guidance and support to both employees and management.
• Work closely with projects leads to recruit a diverse array of community advisors and research participants, ensuring varied representation.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities to expand and enhance the consortium¿s work in SGBA+ and EDI initiatives
• Keep abreast of the latest EDI best practices, legislation, and trends to ensure the consortium¿s strategies remain effective and current.
• Track and report on key metrics related to EDI/SGBA+ initiatives to inform and guide strategic planning.