Specialist, Diversity and Inclusion

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

Join CMHC’s Diversity and Inclusion team, in the role of Specialist, Human resources,  where you will provide expertise in employment equity. Your skills and experience will be key in leading the design and implementation of strategies to sustain a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive workplace culture, where everyone have a strong sense of belonging. You will enable our workforce to adopt principles that advance employment equity and strategies that contribute to driving shared accountability towards our employment equity goals.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 12 months.
 
What you’ll do:

• Perform analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, including survey and engagement activity results, report on findings, and put forward recommendations on strategies to remove and prevent identified barriers to workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation.   Perform diversity, equity and inclusion maturity assessments and employment systems reviews.
• Conduct internal consultations using best practices for leading inclusive, meaningful, transparent and productive engagement activities. Build collaborative partnerships, both internally and externally, and work with subject matter experts to develop an understanding of the organization’s unique needs, opportunities, and constraints.
• Implement effective change management strategies to support our progress towards our goals.
• Use effective project management approaches and tools to lead assigned projects, including identifying project scope, budget, timelines, and risks. 
• Research industry trends and best practices and develop creative solutions to ensure our continued adoption of the most current and innovative methods to achieve our workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation commitments. 
• Oversee regulatory compliance with the Employment Equity Act, the Accessible Canada Act and the Multiculturalism Act and meet legislated reporting requirements.
• Prepare communications material such as legislated reports and action plans, business cases, award and certification submissions, and briefing notes to senior management. Develop and deliver presentations to business lines and senior management. 
• Lead and contribute to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of projects and initiatives that contribute to meeting our employment equity goals and improving our maturity.  

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree or diploma in relevant area such as Business, Psychology, Human Resources, etc.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience driving workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation efforts (eg. program design, training, education, staffing, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience related to the position.
• Experience planning, developing, supporting transformation efforts, and implementing complex initiatives, including a variety of communications and engagement strategies while leading others through change.  
• Experience leading and/or working with Employee Resource Groups
• Strong communication skills (oral and written), in French and English, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence a variety of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Demonstrated experience converting analytical results into actionable recommendations that create business value.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating difficult conversations. 
• Advanced knowledge of Employment Equity and Accessibility legislations, as well as diversity and inclusion best practices, challenges, and strategies. 

It would be great if you also had:

• A Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional designation (CCIP™). 
• A certification or formal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training.
• Knowledge or experience working in conflict resolution.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!