Advisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Date Posted: 10/16/2025
Req : 45604
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: FAS Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
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Description:

ABOUT US

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Office develops and implements initiatives aimed at advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within the learning and working environments across the Faculty of Arts & Science. In collaboration with staff and academic administrators in the Office of the Dean, Human Resources offices and various academic units, the EDI Office builds professional development and educational initiatives for all levels of the Arts & Science community.

The EDI Office also focusses on policies and practices concerning accessibility, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Under the general direction of the Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, the Advisor, EDI is responsible for providing support to the EDI Office in the development, implementation and administration of the Faculty’s EDI initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

development and delivery of on-going EDI educational programs and outreach initiatives focused on the promotion of EDI initiatives at the Faculty including supporting Faculty wide EDI related campaigns; working with the FAS community in developing and implementing programming, educational and outreach initiatives related to EDI and anti-racism; acting as a resource and providing independent confidential case intake for students, faculty and unionized and non-unionized staff;

providing advice to academic leads, students, staff - at the Faculty of Arts & Science with respect to available services, supports, options, relevant policies, and providing appropriate referrals; providing support and research assistance with Human Rights policy analysis and implementation.

The Advisor supports the development of the Faculty’s EDI educational curriculum and works collaboratively with the Director in the development and delivery of educational programming. The incumbent is a consultative resource on broader matters of equity, diversity & inclusion.

The Advisor briefs the Director, EDI on emerging issues as they are identified, analyses and revises documents and policy drafts, researches and provides support on special Faculty wide projects.

The incumbent works in a complex environment that requires a high degree of sensitivity, responsiveness and a need to maintain absolute confidentiality, with personal and employment matters. The incumbent must present a professional image in the Office of EDI by interacting knowledgeably and courteously with many people including senior administrators, faculty, staff and students and community members who come into contact with the Office of EDI.

The role of the EDI Advisor will continue to evolve and the individual must be willing to respond to the given priorities of the day and be willing to work cooperatively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

I. EDUCATION:

Graduate degree in a relevant area of study, preferably with a focus on dispute resolution, human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification or additional training in conflict resolution, equity and inclusion, and/or change management an asset.

II. EXPERIENCE:

Minimum four (4) years of related experience in delivering programming with an in depth understanding of complex and intersectional issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary setting or similar complex organization

Demonstrated experience in and understanding of complex issues related to equity and diversity as they relate to the student experience and the workplace strongly preferred;
Experience in curriculum design and delivery, adult learning principles, group facilitation, assessment and evaluation techniques;
Experience in developing antiracism and cultural diversity programming initiatives and case management;
Demonstrated experience and competence in developing targeted training to diverse groups;
Demonstrated experience in project management and advancing EDI…