EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Director, Experience and Inclusion

People & Experience

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest academic health sciences centre and one of the world’s leading research centres in mental illness. Dedicated to improving the lives of patients today and tomorrow, CAMH is a leader in clinical care, research, education, and system building, nationally and globally. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. We aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

At CAMH, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to drive innovation, creativity and success of our goals mission and values and our patient’s needs. CAMH is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting staff and leaders to provide exemplary care for our patients and their families.

As we continue to advance mental health for all, we are seeking a passionate, curious and experienced leader to direct our Organizational Development, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Wellness, Gifts of Light and Volunteer Resources portfolio. Reporting to the Vice-President, People & Experience, the successful candidate for this key leadership role will lead a team of professional staff responsible for all aspects in supporting and advancing CAMH’s values-based culture, initiatives and people practices that are aligned with the purpose and values of the organization. The Director, Experience and Inclusion will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing strategies that promote a culture of inclusion throughout the organization that embraces diversity and equity, and enhance our leadership. The role will also focus on wellness and how to support staff and leaders. The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership across the organization, employees, volunteers and external partners to drive initiatives across CAMH. This role will work closely with various other Directors and leaders across the organization, including the Director, People.

Responsibilities:

Strategy Development: development and implement strategies to support our EDI work, as well as strategies in relation to engagement, wellness of staff, and our volunteers.

Leadership Development: work closely with leadership to build awareness, understanding, and commitment to EDI principles and practices and to align leadership capacity with CAMH’s strategic plan.

Employee & Volunteer Engagement: foster an inclusive environment through initiatives that enhance the engagement of employees and of volunteers, satisfaction and well-being.

Talent Management: leading the Talent Management program at CAMH to develop and support our people and foster CAMH as an employer of choice.

Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to enhance cultural competency and promote inclusivity at all levels of the organization

Recruitment and Retention: Working with Director, People and Recruitment team, develop strategies and tactics to attract and retain talent and a diverse workforce

Metric and Reporting: Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure progress and impact of all initiatives within the role’s responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in relevant area (for example, Organizational Development, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, etc) or equivalent specialized knowledge in a relevant field, holding professional designation and/or certifications in these areas.

6-10 years relevant demonstrated leadership experience in building and managing a people function with progressive experience in roles relating to EDI, OD, Wellness and culture.

Demonstrated record of accomplishment for excellence in execution; you can lead with vision, set ambitious goals, as well as innovate, improve and promote accountability and excellence.

Knowledge: in-depth understanding of OD, EDI, change management, culture change and adult learning principles, as well as current industry best practices. Solid understanding of employment related legislation.

Communication: Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Collaboration: Proven ability to build, sustain and deliver results through collaborative relationships and work across departments – at all levels – and with external partners

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making

Experience in health care is an asset.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please Note : This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range : Competitive salary and benefits package.

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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

CAMH actively seeks 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 encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.