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About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Student Wellbeing, Accessibility and Belonging, the Manager, Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion provides strategic and operational leadership in the implementation of the College’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan. This role is crucial for translating EDI priorities into coordinated, measurable, and sustainable actions across the College, serving as a key institutional resource on student-related human rights, equity, and sexual violence matters.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the College’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Framework and Action Plan.
Establish and oversee frameworks to track progress, assess impact, and ensure accountability for EDI and sexual violence prevention initiatives.
Partner collaboratively with the Senior Operations Consultant to ensure EDI measurements are aligned with the metrics and evaluation strategy for the Student Wellbeing, Accessibility, and Belonging (SWAB) portfolio.
Analyze institutional data, trends, and emerging issues related to equity, human rights, and sexual violence to inform priorities and identify systemic barriers.
Provide strategic input to ensure alignment of initiatives across departments and portfolios.
Collaborate with College leaders and stakeholders to advance strategic priorities and identify implementation challenges.
Identify emerging institutional needs and recommend strategic priorities, resource considerations, and enhancements to existing initiatives.
Support institutional reporting requirements related to EDI and sexual violence initiatives.
Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of student-related equity, human rights, and sexual violence procedures.
Implement and lead College utilization of uniform College guidance and approaches for student-related human rights issues.
Serve as subject matter expert on human rights developments in policy reviews within SWAB.
Review and stay abreast of developments in human rights policy, legislation, and Ontario Human Rights Tribunal decisions.
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or emerging risks in existing SWAB policies and procedures, and recommend revisions or enhancements.
Support the development of guidelines, tools, and resources to assist faculty, staff, and leaders in understanding and applying equity-related procedures.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex student-related human rights, equity, and sexual violence matters.
Provide guidance to consultants in navigating diverse and large case volumes.
Provide evidence-based advice and recommendations to decision-makers in navigating complex student cases.
Review escalated concerns and case information to identify risks, gaps, or inconsistencies.
Identify patterns, emerging issues, or systemic risks arising from complex cases and advise Executive Director.
Escalate particularly complex, high-risk, or institutionally sensitive matters to the Executive Director.
Provide operational leadership for the Centre, including supervision of the CEDI Consultants.
Establish and maintain workflows, processes, and communication structures to support collaboration, efficiency, and accountability.
Lead the development and coordination of institutional education strategies related to equity and sexual violence.
Facilitate training and educational sessions, particularly for complex, high-impact, or leadership audiences.
Collaborate with campus partners to identify education and capacity-building needs and ensure coordinated delivery of training and awareness initiatives.

Requirements

Post-secondary 4-year degree in an equity-related field required (e.g., Human Resources, Legal Studies, Social Justice).
Minimum 7 years’ progressive experience leading teams, projects, and initiatives in equity, human rights, and/or sexual violence prevention within a complex organizational environment.
Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing the implementation of institutional equity, human rights, or sexual violence prevention strategies.
Significant experience providing expert guidance to leaders on complex human rights, equity, or sexual violence matters.
Demonstrated experience providing direct support to equity-deserving communities and/or survivors of sexual violence through trauma-informed and evidence-based methodologies.
Experience contributing to or leading the development, interpretation, or implementation of policies and procedures related to equity, human rights, accessibility, or sexual violence.
Demonstrated experience identifying systemic issues and leading or contributing to institutional responses.
Experience supervising staff, providing functional leadership, or coordinating the work of teams and/or cross-functional groups.
Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
Experience in data-informed decision-making, including the use of metrics, evaluation frameworks, and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in managing confidential and highly sensitive matters.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.
Educational Credentials: While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.

Skills

Equity
Diversity
Inclusion
Human Rights
Sexual Violence Prevention
Strategic Leadership
Operational Leadership
Policy Development
Policy Interpretation
Data-Informed Decision-Making
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Supervision
Communication
Facilitation
Interpersonal Skills
Trauma-Informed Methodologies
Evidence-Based Methodologies

Location

London, ON

Work Type

Hybrid
Full time

Experience Level

Minimum 7 years’ progressive experience

Education Level

Post-secondary 4 year degree in an equity-related field
Graduate degree, law degree (JD/LLB), advanced certification in human rights, or a relevant professional designation (e.g., CHRP/CHRL) would be considered strong assets

Salary/Compensations

$91,902.00 - $131,070.00

Benefits

Comprehensive Pension & Benefits
Defined-benefit pension plan (through the CAAT Pension Plan)
Dental coverage
Disability coverage
Travel insurance
Extended health coverage
Paid time off (Vacation)
Scheduled holiday closure (winter season)
Tuition & Professional Development opportunities
Reduced cost for select Fanshawe programs or courses for eligible employees and dependents
Prepaid leave/salary deferral plan
Subsidized maternity and parental leave
Family tuition program
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Corporate Discounts through CAUBO
Tuition reimbursement and subsidy programs
Professional development leave
LinkedIn Learning
Lifetime retirement pension

About the Company

Fanshawe College thrives because of its people.
We foster a culture of excellence and see opportunities to turn potential into impact.
Leading with empathy, belonging, unity, learning and courage, we guide the learning journey of our students, ensuring they are ready for work and life, today and tomorrow.
Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience.
Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position.
Fanshawe College uses Workday to manage recruitment and hiring processes.
Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.
Find a career you're proud of and unlock your potential in a supportive environment, surrounded by a community of lifelong learners and endless possibilities.
A place where you belong: Embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!
We're more than a job; at Fanshawe College you become part of a community that values your growth.
We are dedicated to nurturing your success with exceptional resources, technology, and professional development.
Fanshawe College is proud to offer a lifetime retirement pension.

Equal Opportunity

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.
Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawec.ca