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About the Role
As a Northbridge DEI Specialist, you will play a meaningful role in helping build a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. You will partner with leaders, employees, and teams across the organization to develop and deliver engaging diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI) programs, events, and initiatives that strengthen our culture and foster a sense of belonging. Your work will contribute to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and employees feel connected to Northbridge's culture and community.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver engaging diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI) programs, events, and initiatives.
- Bring the DEI strategy to life through employee engagement activities, awareness campaigns, learning opportunities, and partnerships with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create meaningful opportunities for connection, learning, and dialogue.
- Support inclusive workplace practices and ensure initiatives reflect evolving DEI best practices.
- Build trusted relationships and collaborate with people across all levels of an organization.
- Influence and inspire others to embrace inclusive practices and positive cultural change.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging employee events, programs, and experiences.
- Partner with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and support employee-led initiatives.
- Manage multiple initiatives while balancing both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
- Communicate clearly through presentations, facilitation, and written communication.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience; studies in HR, Organizational Development, DEI, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a DEI focused role.
- Experience developing, implementing, or supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs, awareness campaigns, or enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Experience partnering with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), employee committees, or other stakeholder groups.
- Experience leading projects and driving initiatives from planning through implementation, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Knowledge of DEI best practices, trends, legislation, and accessibility requirements, including AODA.
- Experience facilitating discussions, workshops, presentations, or employee learning experiences are considered an asset.
Skills
- Building trusted relationships
- Collaboration
- Influencing
- Inspiring others
- Planning
- Coordinating
- Delivering engaging employee events, programs, and experiences
- Partnering with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Supporting employee-led initiatives
- Managing multiple initiatives
- Strategic thinking
- Hands-on execution
- Clear communication
- Presentations
- Facilitation
- Written communication
- DEI best practices
- DEI trends
- DEI legislation
- Accessibility requirements
- AODA
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid work
- Flexible hybrid model
- Work from home up to 2 days per week
Experience Level
- 3+ years experience in a DEI focused role
- Experience leading projects
- Experience driving initiatives from planning through implementation
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
- Studies in HR, Organizational Development, DEI, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 – $110,000
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid model
- Competitive compensation
- Strong base salary aligned to market expectations
- Flexible, balanced work environment
- Access to a wide range of internal and external professional development resources
- Opportunities to build new skills and expand expertise
- Donation matching
- Team volunteer days
About the Company
- Northbridge Financial is 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial.
- We serve through our Northbridge Insurance and Federated Insurance brands.
- We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance companies.
- Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future.
- We’re a company of passionate people who put people first.
- We believe in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference.
Equal Opportunity
- We embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all!
- No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you.
- Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.