Manager, Reconciliation Strategy, and Implementati

Manager, Reconciliation Strategy, and Implementation

Location:

Ottawa, ON, CA K1G 4J5;
Toronto, ON, CA M5G 2M1;
Brampton, ON, CA L6T 5M1

This role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working at our Ottawa (1800 Alta Vista Drive), Toronto (67 College Street) or Brampton (100 Parkshore Drive) site office, and will be working a mixture of on‑site and off‑site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities.

Currently, employees are expected to have an in‑person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category:
Other
Job posting

Employment status :
Regular full-time
Classification: MGMT
Salary/Rate of pay: $108,493 - $125,026

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission‑driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Manager, Reconciliation Strategy, and Implementation to join our dynamic Inclusion, Sustainability and Engagement (ISE) team.

The Inclusion, Sustainability and Engagement team works to ensure Canadian Blood Services is a leader in inclusion, sustainability and engagement, best positioning us to be prepared for the ever changing present and future. It stewards natural intersections between our social impact and our purpose — identifying and removing barriers to inclusion and belonging within Canada’s Lifeline.

As part of the Inclusion, Sustainability & Engagement team, you will oversee Canadian Blood Services’ reconciliation journey, manage the Reconciliation Action Plan’s (RAP) full life‑cycle—implementation, monitoring, and scheduled refresh. The role includes:

• Coordinate cross‑functional owners to embed RAP commitments into policies, programs and day‑to‑day operations.
• Centre Indigenous ways of knowing alongside organizational priorities, cultivate trust‑based, distinctions‑informed relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners.
• Translate progress and insights into clear reports for executive leadership and the Board.
• Lead RAP governance processes, including performance measurement, enterprise reporting cycles, risk escalation, and Board/EMT‑facing updates.
• Ensure reconciliation principles are embedded as a system‑wide driver of culture change, operational practices and strategic planning.
• Treat the Reconciliation Action Plan as a living document, evolving and reflecting the organization’s truth and reconciliation journey.
  • Regularly convene Indigenous partners, Canadian Blood Services’ leaders and frontline teams to assess progress, surface new priorities and refresh critical focus areas. Lead scheduled (e.g., annual) reviews that weave community feedback, Indigenous ways of knowing and organisational learning into updated commitments, ensuring the RAP always mirrors the reconciliation journey and future direction.
• Coordinate, integrate and track RAP initiatives across all divisions, embedding commitments into annual operating plans and cascading objectives to business owners. With support…