About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 8927

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Diversity (20001210) - Diversity (30000523)

Salary Information: $88,306.40 - $110,401.20

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: March 19, 2024

Last Day to Apply: March 28, 2024

Reports to: Manager, Racial Equity Office

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Manager, Racial Equity, the Engagement Consultant, Racial Equity is responsible for the implementation of community and employee engagement strategies that support the TTC’s Anti-Racism Strategy and the TTC’s adoption of Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. This position is accountable for activities, outcomes, reporting and other requirements TTC staff and Toronto's diverse racialized, Black and Indigenous communities relating to the implementation of TTC’s Anti-Racism Strategy and the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. To this end, you will liaise and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including the City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit and Indigenous Affairs Office), community partners, consultants and TTC departments.

• You will prepare and/or present a variety of reports, presentations, RFPs, recommendations and key deliverables related to area of responsibility in a timely manner;
• You will maintain subject matter expertise by remaining current on diversity, inclusion and anti-racism and addressing anti-Black racism trends, strategies, best practices, new developments, and legislative changes;
• As Engagement Consultant, you will assist the Manager - Racial Equity with the establishment of the section’s business plan and operating budget.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply analytical skills
• Create, document, and manage information and records
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
• Gather information and conduct research
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background and completion of a diploma or degree in Sociology, Social Work or Community Health Promotion or the approved equivalent combination of education and experience is integral and will contribute to the success in this role.
• Your extensive experience in working with diverse racialized, Black and Indigenous communities to provide needs assessment, program planning, resource development, facilitation and project management is required.
• Your application will demonstrate considerable experience in community development and in creating and implementing responses to address changing needs of communities.
• Experience designing, developing and delivering a variety of popular and non-traditional, culturally appropriate materials to support community engagement is required.
• Experience in organizational development, inter-sectoral linkages, community engagement and advocacy is required.
• Knowledge, familiarity and involvement with the history, goals and strategies of racism and anti-Black racism movements in Toronto
• Your strong comprehensive understanding and knowledge of diversity and inclusion, race and racism, anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism and the intersectional experiences within these communities is required.
• Your knowledge and experience employing anti-oppression, anti-racism and anti-discrimination analytical frameworks is required.
• Your application will demonstrate strong conflict resolution, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop consensus and recommend effective, strategic solutions at the community level.
• Your ability to travel to various locations in a timely and efficient manner is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include; overtime, shift work, and occasional evenings and weekends.
• You will be required to participate in the TTC’s Customer Service Ambassador Program

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

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