DEI Strategist

Do you have a passion for communicating, creating inclusive working environments, and education? We are searching for an experienced volunteer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist to join our team and develop our DIBs program from the ground up. 

The Canadian Institute of Stem Innovation/ Stemtopia is a national  STEM program open to all students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application. The STEM program educates students from preschool to high school. SMAC specializes in an advanced, bar-none STEM-based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop DEI policies and programming 
• Develop and implement DEI staff training 
• Work closely with other departments and team managers to ensure that DEI is at the forefront of all operations 
• Conduct surveys and analyse data to identify gaps and measure progress of our DEI goals 
• Work collaboratively with board members, executive leaderships members, and HR & Marketing teams 

Requirements: 

• Experience leading diversity and inclusion initiatives
• A degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Communications, or Gender Studies is an asset  
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding access, equity, diversity, inclusion, implicit bias and institutional racism
• Knowledge and experience facilitating and leading difficult conversations
• Ability to attend Zoom meetings 

What’s in it for you?

• Volunteer hours
• Job reference letter (if required)
• On the job training and experience 
• Flexible working hours 

Location:

• Remote
• Virtual

Time Commitment:

• 2-4 hours a week 
• Minimum 6 month term commitment 

We are strongly committed to equity and diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all religious backgrounds, persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and others who can contribute to the diversification of our community.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to volunteer@stemcanada.ca

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.