Description
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 00013
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME
POSITION SUMMARY
This brand-new position is part of our senior management team and is key in supporting the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s commitment to Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and our core value of inclusion.
We are looking for a leader who will foster diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and lead the implementation of the organization’s Indigenous Relations Strategy. This work includes a strong focus on building bridges of trust and understanding and mutually beneficial relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, staff, BIZ members and the board.
If you are a thoughtful and strategic thinker with the ability to understand different perspectives and needs, have a drive to deliver real results, are passionate about downtown and demonstrate our values of Respect, Collaboration, Inclusion, Innovation and Excellence you could be our ideal candidate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement a comprehensive Indigenous Relations Strategy that is aligned and interconnected to the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s strategic and operational plans including monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
- Lead the development and implementation of strategies that reflect diversity, equity, inclusion and reconciliation, including foundational changes to policy, process and procedure. This work will acknowledge unique circumstances and identify the steps needed to eliminate systemic barriers.
- Identify and implement actions that support the organization’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the organization’s commitment to Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord. This will include working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers and may include the implementation of an Indigenous Advisory Counsel.
- Foster strong and mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other diverse communities downtown and partner organizations to meaningfully deliver on our strategy and collaboratively work on Indigenous, anti-racism and equity issues.
- Provide leadership and advice to the organization around practices and training opportunities that supports the ongoing work of creating a more inclusive workplace culture and diverse workforce at all levels in the organization.
- Provide strategic leadership support to the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s employee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, building on the work and recommendations of committee members.
- Act as a trusted and knowledgeable advisor and resource to inform and contribute to organizational decisions as a member of the senior management team.
QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant area of study or equivalent combination of education and related professional and community experience.
- Minimum 3 years' experience effectively leading Indigenous relations strategies and anti-oppression, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives.
- Personal or community experience with regards to the intersection of systemic oppressions and the elimination of identity-based barriers and inequities.
- Experience defining, implementing, and reporting on accountability-focused metrics related to equitable recruitment, hiring, promotion and retention.
- Experience organizing, moderating and facilitating strategic discussions, training, and collaborative opportunities across cultures, disciplines, and belief systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills to be used externally and internally.
- Demonstrated project management skills, and ability to manage numerous projects and deadlines.
- Demonstrated understanding of reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and familiarity with process, protocols and regulations pertaining to current Indigenous issues.
- Advanced understanding of and/or training in Indigenous histories and contemporary Indigenous ways of knowing.
- A deep understanding of the systemic realities faced by marginalized and underrepresented groups and the Canadian colonial impacts faced by First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples.
- Demonstrated ability to enact meaningful and measurable change.
- Ability to speak an Indigenous language. (desirable asset)
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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