Manager, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Posting End Date2024-03-08

Job GradeL2 Zone A

Pay RangeCommensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job SummaryReporting to the Assistant Vice President, Talent Management, the Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), plays a crucial role in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. The primary focus of this role is to create and maintain an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. This position works closely with leadership, HR, and employees to develop and implement strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the organization. The Manager oversees the development of the DEIB roadmap and governance tools and ensures cooperate consistency and compliance with all related legislation, collective agreements, guidelines and policies. The role is responsible for advocating for DEIB initiatives at the leadership level, performing gap analysis, providing metrics, KPI’s and progress reporting to leadership with recommendations to facilitate decision making and corrective action.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Oversees the development and implementation of a comprehensive DEIB strategy and roadmap aligned with the organization&39;s mission, vision, and values and identifies measurable annual program initiatives.
• Leads, mentors, engages and manages a DEIB team and provides guidance on DEIB best practices and professional development.
• Collaborates with leadership and business partners to integrate DEIB goals into overall business strategies and build diversity, equity and inclusion solutions in an effort to promote a culturally diverse and inclusive NAV Canada.
• Leads the development of Diversity and Inclusion communications strategies internally and externally, in collaboration with communications, to enhance awareness and promote NAV Canada’s presence in DEIB support spaces.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to develop and implement strategies for attracting and retaining a diverse talent pool at all levels.
• Develops strategies to identify and address bias and discrimination within the organization by creating plans and tools that will measurably raise awareness, facilitate conversation and allow employees to voice their concerns regarding diversity and inclusion.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of DEIB initiatives and develops, monitors and tracks DEIB analytics and shares trends that demonstrate the impact of related programs.
• Oversees the DEIB program delivery in collaboration with leadership and business partners, utilizing transformational change management techniques, to enhance integration to training, talent management, development and retention programs and ensures corporate governance and consistency.
• Sits on the national advisory committee to influence decision making and ensure alignment and effective implementation of DEIB projects.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with external organizations, communities, and stakeholders to advance NAV CANADA DEIB initiatives, share information, integrates best practices and supports the ongoing evolution and DEIB program enhancements.
• Designs and delivers training programs to increase awareness and understanding of DEIB issues among employees at all levels.
• Provides guidance and support to cross functional teams to ensure alignment, compliance, corporate governance and consistency as well as oversees the work of the DEIB Specialist. 

What you bring:

• Completion of a university degree in a related subject (for example social science, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, women’s studies, Indigenous studies, social work, human resources management, commerce) or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) designation or any DEI certification will be considered an asset.
• A minimum of 7 years of related experience including advancing DEIB, employee resource groups (ERGs), developing action plans and strategy, consulting, planning, implementing, and maintaining DEI-related programs.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in effectively leading teams and inspiring others to achieve goals, with the ability to mentor and develop an engaged team
• Experience advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives within a complex organization.
• Experience working in a multi-unionized environment is desired.
• In-depth knowledge of DEIB best practices, policies, as well as knowledge of relevant labour and employment legislation.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, cultural change and program/project management principles and best practices
• Thorough understanding of effective governance frameworks to enable proper planning and alignment.

How others describe you:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to prepare reports and briefing notes, policies and administrative processes, and guides, newsletters, memoranda, etc.as well as excellent presentation skills with the ability to lead group discussions, deliver training, educational and information sessions.
• Bilingual (English and French), or you are willing to become bilingual.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build, sustain and deliver results through collaborative relationships across departments at all levels and with external partners.
• Leadership skills in order to influence operational changes and maximize adoption of new ideas, tools and practices with the ability to build consensus and understanding.
• Effectively lead teams and inspire others to achieve goals through innovation, quality, and excellence
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels with strong collaboration skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate evidence-based strategy into actionable plans for an inclusive environment with demonstrated ability to strategically respond to changing priorities.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships at all levels internally and externally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.

Working Conditions:

• This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office and is eligible for a flexible work arrangement.
• Occasional Travel required

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.