Coordinator Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Indigeneity (EDII)

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in one of the following: Leadership, Organization Development, Adult Education, Human Resources or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent required
• Recent experience in EDI field, supporting the implementation of activities to ensure an inclusive workplace

Skill, Ability and Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) principles required
• Demonstrated compliance with professional ethical practices, accreditation standards, and applicable legislation required
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act and associated equity seeking legislation, regulations, anti-racism, anti-black racism, gender, race and anti-oppression theories required
• Functional knowledge of EDII best practices required, Truth, and Reconciliation Calls to Action required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in education, training, ability to develop curriculum and education programs (design, delivery and evaluation) preferred
• Strong understanding of population health, health equity and social determinants of health
• Demonstrated experience dealing with sensitive, contentious, confidential information with sensitivity, good judgement and discretion
• Experience with employee engagement and retention strategies
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills with a proven ability to foster a collaborative approach to decision-making
• Ability to relate to diverse age, cultural, and demographic backgrounds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in public speaking
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with project and change management methodologies and adult learning principles required
• Ability to deal effectively with competing and shifting priorities
• Intermediate level proficiency using Microsoft Windows Office suite required

Principal Duties:

• Supporting all activities related to fostering and achieving a culture of respect, equity, and accessibility that is free of discrimination for staff, patients, families and care partners
• Collaborating and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels (hospital staff, physicians, patients and families, health service organizations, community members etc.)
• Coordinating the work-plans for the EDII Coalition and collaborating with Indigenous Navigation team in the advancement of Indigeneity
• Other duties as required

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply

The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Bluewater Health on this recruitment system are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a subsidiary, office or department within Bluewater Health which is offering the position, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Bluewater Health attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

View Disclaimer