Manager, Inclusion & Diversity

at  OMERS

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Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.
We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.
Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, support the communities we live and work.
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We’re seeking a dynamic and innovative Inclusion & Diversity Manager to join our team, reporting directly to the Director of Inclusion, Diversity & Wellbeing. If you’re ready to make a difference and champion a more inclusive future, we’d love to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years’ experience in Human Resources with a focus on Inclusion & Diversity, Organizational Development or a related field.
University degree in business, HR, or related discipline​
Advanced planning and organizing skills, ability to prioritize across and deliver against multiple projects and programs​
Proven track record of successfully implementing I&D initiatives within a corporate environment
Strong data and analysis skills to identify trends and guide decision making; storytelling through data​
Relationship management, stakeholder management, and consulting skills through identifying stakeholders, finding out their needs/issues/concerns and reacting to these by arranging meetings and events and drafting supporting materials to promote understanding and commitment​
Ability to apply change mindset to program management during times of change​
Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written), and presentation skills (including senior leader audiences)​
As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs

Consult with senior leaders and HR partners to define strategic priorities and design programs that align to business needs and objectives and address critical I&D needs.
Partner across the business to influence policies and processes that support an inclusive work environment​
Inform and consult with key internal stakeholders on the development of programs and initiatives to attract, develop, retain and engage a highly diverse and talented workforce.​
Design and execute on I&D campaigns that build awareness and lead to action (i.e. Self ID)
Develop and deliver training programs and workshops to enhance cultural competency and inclusive behaviors across the organization.
Build and maintain strong relationships across internal Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and ensure sustainability, growth and evolution of grass roots-employee led initiatives​
Uncover and understand long-term strategic I&D challenges and provide leadership with guidance for future direction​
Create and contribute to business materials, including ELT or board level deliverables​
Leverage people analytics to identify and implement metrics, monitoring and reporting systems that will aid in benchmarking progress of our I&D strategies​
Maintain a strong pulse on external market, staying current with leading I&D research and topics. Accountable for sensing the market, workforce, and business environment to adapt and innovate global I&D programs