Join our team in the Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Office, Ministry of the Attorney General. Our office is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on the ministry’s progress on diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, accessibility, and mental health initiatives, as well as providing expert advice and business support services to senior executives including the Deputy Attorney General, management and staff on these matters.
As an Anti-Racism Specialist, you will have specific responsibility for providing advice, supporting various committees, and leading the development and implementation of ministry anti-racism plans. You will help disrupt all forms of racism and support the ministry in driving systemic change in creating an anti-racist workplace. This is a challenging role and should be rewarding for an individual who is dedicated, knowledgeable, highly experienced, unwavering in their commitment, and understands the trauma and impact of racism and the critical importance of helping guide an organization in taking decisive actions to bring about change. You will also be able to demonstrate your suitability to this role through your proven history of effectively implementing anti-racism interventions in organizational settings.
This position will help identify, challenge and combat microaggressions and systemic racism in the workplace. This role requires a specific focus on disrupting anti-Indigenous racism and the legacy of colonial policies, laws, and practices that manifests in the workplace and in providing services to the Ontario public. Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogy and decolonial theory is mandatory.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of ministry Anti-Racism Plans ensuring alignment with anti-racism and related equity goals and objectives at the ministry and enterprise levels
• Conduct in-depth research, analysis, and evaluation of a wide variety of anti-racism related topics and issues, trends and activities to support the development of initiatives for the ministry
• Plan, develop, coordinate and implement ministry wide anti-racism initiatives, including training, education or awareness programs
• Develop anti-racism communication and outreach plans to support implementation of initiatives
• Engage with and provide advice to staff, managers and executives to help resolve challenging race and racism related issues
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• To be eligible you must self-identify as an Indigenous person. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
• you have an understanding of Government/corporate Ministry strategic priorities/directions related to advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
• you have demonstrated knowledge of Anti-Racism and Systemic Racism theories and principles, human rights and anti-oppression
• you have a lived experience with the traumatic impacts of racism
• you have knowledge of adult education, instructional and learning theories, principles and practices, including curriculum development to support the planning, development and delivery of training and learning programs
• you have conflict resolution skills and knowledge of counselling, mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution strategies
• you have knowledge of Indigenous pedagogy and decolonial theory
Communication and Relationship Management Skills:
• you can develop and deliver a range of training and program related products, including presentations, education materials, program reporting and briefing materials
• you demonstrate tact and diplomacy to synthesize, present and manage issues in a results-oriented environment, assess and respond to business requirements
• you are able to recommend effective strategies and innovative solutions
• you can deal with sensitive and contentious issues and support senior management in resolving these issues through strategic advice
• you are able to build and establish rapport with managers, senior officials, colleagues in other ministries and stakeholders
Research and Analytical Skills:
• you have research, analytical and problem solving skills to identify trends and best practices to provide effective advice and recommendations that balance and align ministry Anti-Racism goals
• you are able to make recommendations to ministry senior management on issues, trends and developments impacting anti-racism program outcomes
• you are able to monitor and evaluate the achievement of ministry commitments as these relate to Anti-Racism
Project Management Skills:
• you have project management skills to plan and manage the development and implementation of various ministry Anti-Racism initiatives, programs, projects, and activities
• you can coordinate the development and implementation of training and education programs on Anti-Racism
Additional Information
Address:
· 1 English Permanent, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Note:
· In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
· The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
· E-AG-207338/23
How to apply:
1. You must apply via https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Apply.aspx?Language=English&JobID=207338
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
5. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us via https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, November 20, 2023 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code
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