Senior IDEA Coordinator

Company: CGIC

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: English is required, French is an asset

Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our national Human Resources team aspires to enable a culture where our company and its employees excel. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive for operational efficiency and simplicity in the employee experience with HR. We take a proactive approach to preparing for the future by creating agile and flexible programs to remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.

The IDEA, Wellbeing and Reconciliation strategies are in execution mode and requiring significant coordination of events and opportunities, vendor management, invoicing and budget expertise. The Sr IDEA Coordinator will assist with the review, research, development, implementation, and communication of a range of IDEA programs, processes, resources and tools. This role focuses on delivery, support and continuous improvement of IDEA programs/processes and works closely with the HR team to ensure alignment to business strategies.

How You Will Create Impact

• Advise and support all partners on IDEA tools, resources, processes, procedures, guidelines, and program interpretations.
• Review and update IDEA guidelines, processes and procedures including intranet and external website.
• Manage all invoicing and oversee budget coordination, including vendor renewals.
• Support all event planning, catering, translation services and liaison to facilities.
• Participate in working committees for IDEA initiatives and projects. Support small to medium sized project coordination, including gathering requirements and recommendations new resources and tools.
• Support IDEA communication channels, including IDEA inbox, Source, Teams' pages, Yammer and Leader Portal.
• Regularly post on Viva Engage to raise awareness of events, IDEA, Wellbeing and Reconciliation activities, and support Employee Resource Group related activities.

How You Will Succeed

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.

To Join Our Team

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Event Management, Human Resources or Social Sciences.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced excel/data management skills and comfort with HR software and enterprise accounting and vendor management systems.
• Data analytic skills - can understand data, interpret results and explain to an audience what the data is telling us.
• Strong understanding of IDEA, Reconciliation and wellbeing concepts and best practices and/or one area of proficiency with willingness for continual growth.
• Working knowledge of inclusion, basic concepts, accessibility and compliance-related fundamentals.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

What You Need To Know

• You will travel regularly.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Expected Salary Range: $49,054 - $81,756.

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.