EDI Specialist

Job Information

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Program Manager, the EDI Specialist is responsible for providing specialized support to the EDI Program, from an equitable work environment (internal/employment) and equitable policing (external/service delivery) perspective. 

• Conducting EDI reviews, providing advice, analyzing research and data, and contributing to improving OPS policies, projects, programs and processes by using: human rights and anti-discrimination approaches, EDI lens, Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+), and other tools.  
• Developing proactive equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives which support the OPS strategic plan, OPSB strategic direction, unit work plans, and relevant legislation.
• Building capacity for EDI, in a decentralized model, by working with various areas across the organization, sharing best practices and presenting training and learning opportunities.
   

Major Responsibilities

Conducting EDI reviews, providing advice, analyzing research and data, and contributing to improving OPS policies, projects, programs and processes by using: human rights and anti-discrimination approaches, EDI lens, Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+), and other tools.  

• Develop and analyze EDI related data and other statistical information and provide reports/presentations.
• Conduct EDI reviews and contribute to improving policies, processes, communications, projects, and other initiatives. Prepare reports to identify or prevent barriers in OPS systems, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure objectives and measures are developed to evaluate and monitor program performance and initiatives. Identify and resolve problems and risks that may jeopardize the achievement of program goals.  
• Contribute to issues management strategies for incidents or situations involving stakeholders and the police service.
• Contribute to the design and review of engagement activities and events including dedicated web pages and stakeholder / public sessions, ensuring content is current, accurate, and promotes transparency, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Assist with and support priority initiatives, projects, and programs, including but not limited to, the Employment Systems Review (ESR)Develop proactive equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives which support the OPS strategic plan, OPSB strategic direction, unit work plans, and relevant legislation.

• Work with internal stakeholders and contribute advice to policy, procedure, and process reviews to identify systemic discrimination or other potential barriers.  
• Work with program team members/leads/business owners and identified partners to ensure the development and implementation of various project deliverables.
• Represent OPS on various local committees to develop internal and external stakeholder relationships and local networks/coalitions for continued learning, best practice sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.  
• Foster collaborative leadership and identify partnership opportunities, issues, and risks.  Provide subject matter expertise, advice, and recommendations to build capacity and capability for EDI.   
• Develop new initiatives and emerging opportunities and partnerships that build equity, diversity and inclusion within policing that are in line with the strategic plan, workplans, and current related legislation and trends.
• Provide recommendations for change to existing processes and / or policies or the implementation of new ones.
   

Major Responsibilities (continued)

Build capacity for EDI in a decentralized model, by working with various areas across the organization, sharing best practices and presenting training and learning opportunities.

• Identify outcome indicators and develop evaluation and performance measures for measuring the effectiveness of equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. 
• Develop and deliver training and awareness initiatives aimed at enhancing learning and critical thinking about human rights and cultural competence to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion goals. 
• Provide support, expertise, and advice to ensure delivery in-line with the guiding principles for projects that are led by other leads/business owners.
• Keep abreast and share current research, legislation, and best practices and procedures.
   

Major Responsibilities (continued)

Statement of Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Successful completion of a four (4) year University Degree in a relevant field, preferably Human Rights, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, etc.
Demonstrated continued professional education in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or GBA+.
Experience and formal training combined may substitute for stipulated education requirements. 
Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in the development and implementation of EDI policies, programs, processes, or other initiatives (e.g. work environment and/or service delivery) including:

• Conducting EDI reviews by gathering and analyzing relevant data and research and applying an EDI lens and related tools, such as using Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) and other approaches.
• Designing and delivering human rights and EDI -related training modules.
• Interacting with diverse audiences and providing professional reports, recommendations, presentations, and training sessions.
• Contributing subject matter expertise to projects in a cross-functional or committee environment that is directly related to equity and diversity/social sciences / human rights.   
• Identifying EDI outcome indicators and drafting evaluation measures for programs, training, or other initiatives supporting an organization’s progressive EDI evolution.
• Experience that demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of human rights, equity, inclusion, and social justice. 

Language:

English – fluency in oral, reading, and writing

Certifications and Licences

N/A

In service Training

The following mandatory training and education is provided to all employees of the OPS:

• Occupational Health & Safety.
• Respectful Workplace. 
• Violence in the Workplace.
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE).

All employees of the OPS are expected to complete all additional and new mandatory training as prescribed by the Office of the Chief.
 

Job Knowledge

Working knowledge of: 

• The OPS Standard Software; MS Office Software including Excel,PowerPoint, and MS Teams 
• The Organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, Ethical Values and Principles, and Strategic Plan.

Solid knowledge of:

• Human rights and theoretical frameworks and tools for anti-discrimination work including Equity and Inclusion Lens, Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+), etc.
• Relevant legislation including: Ontario Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontario with Disabilities Act, Community Safety and Policing Act, etc.  
• Current trends and emerging issues in policing related to human rights issues from an internal / employment and external / service delivery perspective, including an understanding of systemic racism and gender-based discrimination and the importance of intersectionality.   
• Community policing, social determinants of health, and the challenges facing equity seeking groups from employment and service delivery perspective.
• Issues affecting marginalized groups and working with diverse communities in an anti-oppressive/anti-racism, culturally relevant and responsive manner.
   

OPS Competencies

Hours of Work

Effort and Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a standard office environment with minimal adverse working conditions.
• The incumbent must be able to work shifts as designated in the “Hours of Work” section of the job description.
• The nature of the job may occasionally lead to situations involving strong conflicting opinions and intense emotions.
• Will be required to travel between OPS locations and to off site locations for meetings and events.   
   

Desired Qualifications

• Oral, reading and writing fluency in French or other languages.
• Human Resources experience/training.
• Experience preparing professional reports for presentation to Senior Management / Board or Directors or an overseeing civilian body.
• Knowledge of applicable OPS policies and collective agreements.
• Project Management experience.