Established in 1982, Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre (RIWC) is a community-based registered charity founded with a mission to empower immigrant and minority women and their families. RIWC delivers its services through a holistic and integrated service framework that addresses the social, cultural, and economic determinants of healthy and vibrant immigrant

communities.

RIWC is currently seeking a Project Coordinator for a two-year contract who will be responsible for working with a cross-section of community partners over two years to develop a DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Leadership Strategy and launch an employer outreach strategy to promote the economic inclusion of newcomers, racialized women, and gender-diverse people in Toronto’s labour market.

Reports to the Executive Director

Responsibilities:

Engage employers and relevant stakeholders in the community to complete project activities.
Work with the Evaluation Consultant and Researcher to develop an evaluation framework and complete a review of existing research and initiatives in the community.
Work with the Researcher to identify barriers to inclusion and economic security for newcomer, racialized and gender-diverse people in Toronto’s labour market.
Research the latest innovations in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, gather data, and develop materials to host eight roundtable discussions with community stakeholders.
Work with the Researchers to finalize and develop a DE&I Leadership Strategy and Employer Toolkit.
Engage employers from our target labour market sector to distribute and implement DE&I Leadership Strategy in the community.
Provide input into the design and development of marketing materials and promotion.
Work with the staff team to host a community Job Fair at the end of the project to promote our strategy and tools and increase access to employment opportunities for underrepresented groups in the community.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and the Evaluation Consultant.
Write the required Project reports.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Employment, and Social Sciences, or a related field. A graduate degree is an asset.
Proven work experience as a DE&I Manager or Project Coordinator or in a similar role with a focus on implementing successful DE&I strategies and programs.
In-depth knowledge of DE&I principles, best practices, and emerging trends in Toronto’s labour market.
Familiarity with applicable labour laws and regulations related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to use evaluation metrics to drive decision-making and measure the impact of DEI initiatives in the community.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employers at all levels to build a culture of inclusivity.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders to champion DE&I initiatives.
Passionate about advancing diversity and inclusion and creating a positive and supportive work environment for underrepresented community groups in the labour market.

Additional Notes:

At RIWC, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We are actively seeking candidates from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges). We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume and cover letter through LinkedIn only. In your cover letter, please include any relevant employment and lived experiences applicable to the position.

Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre jobs

Project Coordinator, DE&I Development