Lead, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

at  Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

The Strategic Partnerships Division plays a key role in the engagement of partners in Canada’s health system and broader cancer community who are critical to implementing practice and policy changes that deliver on the priorities of the 2019-2029 Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. The division works with the Partnership’s program teams and system partners to develop work plans, monitor progress, and regularly assess new and evolving work to ensure it aligns with the eight priorities of the Strategy. The Strategic Partnership leads communications activities to support and profile the collaborations that drive towards the outcomes of the Strategy. The division also oversees a special agenda of working alongside First Nations, Inuit and Métis to advance People-specific priorities and actions, outlined in the Strategy, by co-developing and implementing solutions to improving cancer care for those in these communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant area of study, or a relevant mix of experience, skills, and education.
• Understanding of and experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles and best practices.
• Education and/or experience working with or advancing the needs of underserved populations.
• The ability to think strategically and operationalize concepts, turning ideas into action. • Experience in effective engagement at corporate, executive and governance levels of the organization.
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written) with experience in areas that require high levels of cultural and political sensitivity.
• Strong demonstrated experience of collaborative and inclusive behavior and work within the organization.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Lead, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, will work collaboratively across the organization to ensure the ongoing operationalization of equitable practice in all aspects of the Partnership’s work, internally and externally. The Lead will be a key advisor to both the executive leadership team and program areas, as appropriate, to provide advice and support programmatic efforts in promoting DEI internally and health equity externally to advance the organization’s vision and brand. The Lead will also work closely with the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Strategy team in recognition of CPAC’s distinct but parallel reconciliation journey.