Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Facilitator

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Facilitator

Location: Various Douglas College Campuses/Satellite Campuses

Salary Range: $30.91 to $36.22 per hour (Targeted Hiring Range: $30.91-$33.46 per hour). Placement within salary range is based on skills, experience and education.

The Opportunity

The EDI Facilitator will develop curriculum and deliver EDI training for Newcomers to Canada, as part of the Training Group’s LINC 1-4 (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) program. They will also deliver EDI training to other Training Group programs as needed and provide Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) support to the Program Management Team.

• Develop in-person and online EDI related classes to improve client understanding and knowledge of their rights in Canada as well as services and resources available for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, Youth, Women, Seniors, and people with disabilities (mental and physical);
• Develop appropriate PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) lesson plans for in-person and online instruction for LINC level 1 to 4 classes;
• Upload EDI related LINC lessons to online platforms;
• Utilize needs assessments and/or surveys to determine clients’ needs re EDI topics to inform curriculum topics;
• Develop feedback surveys to determine if client needs are being met;
• Develop PBLA level 1 to 4 Assessments for EDI related classes.

• Deliver in-person and online related EDI training to LINC 1-4 classes;
• Facilitate EDI related professional development sessions with Facilitators to teach them to facilitate EDI related classes;
• Provide feedback surveys and monitor responses to ensure that client needs are met;
• Provide level 1 to 4 PBLA Assessments for EDI related classes and share assessment results with Facilitators and Coordinator.

• Assist the Program Management team in applying a GBA Plus lens to departmental programming by reviewing curriculum and providing feedback from an equity perspective;
• Provide EDI related information and consultation to departmental staff as requested.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recognized undergraduate degree. A degree in a related field such as Curriculum Design, Education, Social Justice, Gender Studies is an asset;
• Teaching English as a Second Language qualifications which are recognized on the TESL Canada website;
• Knowledge of local, provincial and national EDI related resources;
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum from an equity perspective;
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate dynamic, EDI focused workshops;
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and internet;
• Strong organizational skills and solid classroom management skills;
• Demonstrated ability in identifying and addressing client needs;
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team with capacity to take initiative and easily adapt to change;
• Strong interpersonal and exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; sensitivity and understanding to the needs of newcomers to Canada.

Additional Information:

Please note that we are hiring for multiple part-time contract positions that will be based on-site.

Posting Number: 02488SA

Position Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Facilitator

Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2025

End Date: 03/31/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check: Yes

How To Apply: Open Date 03/12/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

This posting will remain open until filled and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their educational credentials and/or transcripts as part of the onboarding process.

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