Job ID

79334

Job Title

Senior Manager Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Initiatives

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/22

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

2026/11/04

Employee Group

TMG

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Department

FHS Academic Administration

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Band M

Salary Range

$103826.00 - $155740.00 (annual)

Job Code

104739

Hiring Range

$103826.00 - $136142.00

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week; hybrid

Education Level

Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Critical-Race Studies, Sociology, Education, Cultural Studies, etc.)

Career Level

7-10 years of managing complex EDI (or related) portfolios and 5 years of management

The Faculty of Health Sciences has over 2500 staff members, 920 full-time faculty and 3000 part-time faculty members, the Faculty thrives on its interprofessional and collaborative approach to healthcare and learning. The Faculty’s pioneering approaches to education and reputation for world-class research has consistently placed McMaster among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine. The Faculty enjoys close relationships with its academic hospital partners, as well as strong collaborations with researchers in Canada and around the world.

The Faculty comprised of multiple departments, the school of medicine (including two regional campuses), school of nursing, school rehabilitation science, and programs of midwifery, Bachelor of Health Sciences, physician assistant, graduate programs and postgraduate health sciences education.

Equity and inclusion is an actively growing foundational portfolio within the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). The Faculty has a strategic commitment to equity, inclusion and anti-oppression, and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment by highlighting the importance of cultural humility and safety, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The Senior Manager will be a will be a dynamic leader with experience and accomplishments in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppression (EDI and AO) in a complex organization, both strategically and operationally. Utilizing their academic, skilled, and/or lived experiences, they confidently influence, connect, and partner across and beyond the organization to align leaders around EDI and AO objectives. The role calls for a leader with strong skills to translate big picture thinking into operational details in order to advance the mission and vision of the Office and Faculty.

Experience translating strategic plans and goals into initiatives and projects will be essential. The successful candidate will have superior facilitation skills, and be able to engage leaders, faculty, staff and learners in complex dialogue with confidence and trust. Conflict resolution, mediation, and/or facilitation experience within the context of contentious local, national, and global social issues will be essential.

The successful candidate will be comfortable dealing with ambiguity in a complex environment, where they are required to expertly navigate competing priorities independently with multiple interested partners. Extensive experience with policy review and development, climate surveys, data interpretation, presenting to senior leaders, in the context of large complex organizations will be critical for the role.

The Senior Manager will be the primary contact for FHS equity initiatives, will support committees and working groups and will provide information and advice to internal and external partners, as directed by the Associate Dean, Equity & Inclusion, FHS.

The Senior

Manager will work closely with members of the University's central Equity and Inclusion Office and other key partners, including those across the Faculty, University and affiliated hospitals. E.G., Indigenous Health, Continuing Professional Development, HR and Faculty Relations, Education Services, Faculty Affairs, departments/schools, regional and distributed campuses and community organizations. Please see " Equity, Inclusion and Diversity within the Faculty of Health Sciences " for more information.

Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

Responsible for leading the design and delivery of the Faculty’s EDI and AO strategic priorities in support of the Associate Dean’s vision for the Faculty through the following:

- Develops and leads EDI training and education for Faculty, staff and learners
- Assumes a key role in implementation of policy changes across the Faculty.
- Leads the identification, development, and planning of complex and strategic initiatives identified by the Associate Dean and Faculty, researches best practices and trends,



and obtains relevant feedback from internal and external stakeholders to continue to advance the Faculty strategies.
- On the Offices’ behalf, provides responsive and informed strategic consultation to the Associate Dean and senior leadership team regarding internal and/or external issues and/or opportunities that affect the Faculty and growth of the EDI and AO strategy.
- Works with the Associate Dean and senior leadership, internal and external partners and related committees in an advisory capacity, making recommendations and identifying and advancing issues for discussion that are relevant to the effective management of the initiatives.
- Supports the Associate Dean in addressing deeply complex EDI and AO issues across the Faculty by leading the development and implementation of policy tools, resources and frameworks which embed an EDI lens into policy and process.
- Manages and leads multiple, large-scale EDI and AO initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Dean and the Faculty’s senior leadership team to build a culture of inclusion.

Partner Engagement and Communication Provides comprehensive communication and community collaboration through the following;
- Co-leads and manages several sub-committees, task forces and working groups.
- Develops strategic partnerships and networks with individuals and organizations outside of the Faculty of Health Sciences and McMaster University to further FHS EDI and AO initiatives and strategic priorities.
- Participates in Faculty wide committees and associated working groups, and other University committees as required.
- Leads communication and engagement strategies, along with the FHS communications team, to enhance the visibility of FHS EDI and AO initiatives.
- Leads and coordinates complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives, establishing project plans, timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and successful execution
- Provides project leadership and drives accountability across diverse partner groups without direct reporting relationships, leveraging strong relationship management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build consensus, navigate competing priorities, and achieve project objectives
- Externally, alongside the Associate Dean, this position regularly engages with the media, government and key partners and must do so with expert knowledge, sophistication and skill, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and robust relationship management.

Operational and People Management Provides expertise in operational effectiveness, leadership, and direction for the day-to-day management of the FHS Equity and Inclusion Office through:
- Being the first contact person for the Faculty of Health Sciences and community partners on day-to-day operations of the FHS EDI Office.
- Supervises staff that are hired into EDI embedded roles at the department or school level within the Faculty; including providing direction to align departmental and school initiatives to the FHS wide strategy, act as a coach and mentor, provide guidance and leadership.
- Sets fiscal priorities and develops annual operating budget; oversees development and management of multiple program budgets within the Office’s portfolio, ensuring appropriate financial and administrative procedures are in place. Assess long-term as well as immediate needs.
- Works closely with Faculty/University leadership in key corporate functions including policy development, strategic planning, project prioritization, and operations.

Qualifications

Education

- Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Critical-Race Studies, Sociology, Education, Cultural Studies, etc.) 7-10 years of managing complex EDI (or related) portfolios and 5 years of management

Experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge of human rights, diversity, accessibility and equity including applicable legislation.
- Demonstrated capacity to advance strategies, priorities, and action plans
- Experience working with diverse communities and demonstrated knowledge of racialized communities and equity seeking groups in Canada, including their histories, traditions, knowledge systems and contemporary issues.
- Knowledge and familiarity with the goals and strategies of historic and contemporary human rights and social movements, with a demonstrated ability to engage meaningfully with a range of social advocates and activists in community




- Lived experience as a member of a member of an equity-seeking group
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and deadlines to ensure multiple projects and objectives are achieved in a timely manner
- Experience providing comprehensive research and analytical support to senior leadership teams and committees. Experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills

- Ability to show initiative, take ownership, and work effectively on diverse and complex issues under time constraints.
- Ability to cope with multiple demands, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines on time.
- Ability to oversee and operationalize work plans from strategic objectives; demonstrated capacity to undertake program evaluation and implement continuous improvement practices;
- Strong people management and strong management of complex and sensitive work

The Total Rewards program for TMG is designed to be competitive and to recognize and reward individual performance. In keeping with this philosophy and being transparent, the Total Rewards program for TMG provides salary ranges that are vast to count for skill, scope and performance. The target pay range for this position is $98,500 to $110,000 and includes a comprehensive benefit package. For more information please see the TMG Total Rewards on what McMaster offers. Pay Transparency Statement The posted hiring range represents McMaster's typical hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Individuals with extensive experience, deep specialized expertise, and/or those who can demonstrate exceptional past performance, as applicable, may be hired at a higher rate within the full range, in accordance with the University compensation policies.

How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs. Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

Hybrid Work Language To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

Interview Experience

At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews.

If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to [email protected] or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.

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