ECI Education and Awareness Facilitator

Department: Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI)
Position supervisor: Executive Director, Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI)
Contract length: 6 months
Hours of work per week: 36.25 hours per week
Position type: MAC TERM, Short-term temporary (STT)
Rate of pay: $66,045 – $85,772
Deadline to apply: June 24, 2021
About Ryerson
At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.ryerson.ca, check out @RyersonU, external link, @RyersonHR, external link and @RyersonEC, external linkI on Twitter, and visit our LinkedIn company page, external link.
About the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI)
The Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI) works to ensure that equity, diversity, and inclusion are a central focal point for the University community through strategic initiatives, programs, reports and partnerships. Since its creation in 2012, the OVPECI has fostered dialogue and established a strong campus presence that provides a range of consultation services, educational events and resources. To learn more about us visit https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/ and @RyersonECI, external link on Twitter.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, and that intersect with those who identify as Black and other racialized communities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of North America, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an ECI Education and Awareness Facilitator to join the Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI). The ECI Education and Awareness Facilitator provides consultation, expertise and support for the identification, development and delivery of equity, diversity and inclusion related educational programs and outreach initiatives, with a focus on the promotion and removal of barriers for marginalized and underrepresented groups on campus.

The position facilitates and delivers EDI skills development sessions with emphasis on changing the environment, aligned to university and department priorities, by providing ongoing consultation and learning opportunities in a collaborative, innovative manner for academic and administrative leaders, groups of employees, individual employees, students and the university community. The position also maintains strong working partnerships with academic, administrative and student clients, to provide guidance for and/or to facilitate learning and development initiatives in relation to EDI and anti-racism and in agreement with OVPECI guidelines and principles. This position reports directly to the Executive Director, Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Development and Facilitation
• Project Management
• Learning Guidance and Support
• Organizational Development
• Committee Work
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
• Required to occasionally work after hours and weekends to deliver classroom presentations, attend events, etc.

Work Location
This role is expected to work from home while Ryerson is operating on an essential services model due to COVID-19 until further notice. At that point, the role will then be required to work on campus, or a combination of on campus and home.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in education, sociology, social work, psychology or closely-related field, with a focus on anti-racism, anti-oppression, social justice, training and development, adult learning, organizational development, or psychology.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in developing and delivering training programs as well as designing and implementing education and awareness programming with an emphasis on equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and human rights. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, human rights, discrimination, harassment; and strong understanding of complex issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion as they relate to the student experience and the workplace.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles; social justice education; culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy; critical race theory and/or participatory teaching and learning approaches
• Knowledge and experience working with students, youth, leadership and related programming
• Successful completion or working towards the completion of a Certificate in Training and Development, the Certified Training and Development Practitioners Designation (CTDP), and/or a PMP certification is an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code and relevant legislation
• Strong verbal communication skills including excellent delivery and facilitation skills and strong written communication skills including writing, proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent coaching, consulting, problem solving, diagnostic and evaluative skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Excellent administration, coordination, planning, organizing and implementation skills
• Strong marketing skills and the ability to plan large and small successful events;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Google Workspace; MS Office; audio-visual and multimedia equipment and materials; social media channels. In addition, conducting internet research and basic website maintenance.

How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ to be directed to the Ryerson Careers page for further instructions on how to apply online.

Applications should be submitted in an email in PDF or word formats. In the subject line please indicate: “Application for ECI Education and Awareness Facilitator”.

In your application, please include:

• Cover letter and Resume

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates who are invited to an interview will be contacted.
Ryerson’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications and also reach out to Tracey King, Aboriginal HR Consultant for support during the selection process.

Please watch a message from Ryerson’s Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion for more information on our commitment to equity by copying and pasting the following link on your browser: https://youtu.be/quJ2KFdmyYU.

Important Notice Re: Job Postings during COVID-19
Following the advice of government and health authorities to slow the spread of COVID-19, all employees have been equipped to work from home until further notice. New employees will also work from home with the exception of those who have been deemed ‘essential’ and are required to be on campus. All recruiting activities including interviews and onboarding are being conducted virtually.

While we are committed to ensuring the best possible experience for all applicants, due to the situation regarding COVID-19, please be advised that Ryerson University (“Ryerson”) reserves the right to pause a job competition at any stage in the process. Applicants will be notified in the event that the job competition process in which they are participating is suspended or paused. We appreciate your understanding during these unprecedented times. Thank you for your interest in Ryerson University.

Contract length: 6 months

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: $66,045.00-$85,772.00 per year

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19