HamiltonWentworth Catholic District School Board is Looking For PASS – System Equity Officer at Hamilton, ON Full Time

Career Opportunity

PASS 261 – SYSTEM EQUITY OFFICER

Posted July 20, 2023

Internal/External

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board’s Mission which is:

“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: * First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; * members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin; * persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible ing to: Superintendent of Human Resources Description:

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board invites applications from qualified candidates for the

position of System Equity Officer.

Candidates are to be actively practicing Catholics with a dedication to the goals and objectives of Catholic Education. They support the worth and dignity of every human person and promote gospel values, social justice, environmental responsibility, human solidarity and the common good with a commitment to equity of outcomes at all levels of the organization.

The System Equity Officer has executive level responsibilities and s to the Superintendent of Human Resources. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

§ building and maintaining networks of support for equity and human rights across the school board and in school communities;

§ providing equity and human rights compliance training to senior school board staff and Trustees of the Board;

§ supports the design, development, implementation and delivery of training in the area of Equity, Diversity and dignity of every human person;

§ acting in an advisory capacity to the Senior Staff and the Board when requested, in respect to the diverse communities, their needs, challenges and impact on student achievement and well-being;

§ working with the Senior Staff, Principals and Managers, coordinates the development of classroom resources to support elementary and secondary teachers’ equitable and inclusive classroom practices and initiatives;

§ works closely with the Pastoral Services EFAP, Respectful Workplace Advisor, Indigenous Education Lead, and Adult Faith Animator to provide advice and make recommendations to Senior Staff and the Board on matters of policy and practice concerning equity, diversity, inclusion and dignity of every human person;

§ working and liaising with external partners, including the Ministry of Education and local Indigenous and equity seeking communities to promote and support equitable and inclusive schools;

§ leading or participating on a variety of Board committees;

§ provides leadership and direction for policies and practices that support educational achievement for students who face barriers to school success. Collaboratively determine the equity learning needs and responsible for the practice of equity as it relates to the Board’s instructional priorities; and

§ providing strategic leadership and direction on achieving employer compliance with Accessibility and AODA as it relates to all students, staff and the community.

§ working with and creating partnerships with external communities and stakeholders. Working with internal staff including consultants re: curriculum departments development/destreaming.

The System Equity Officer will provide exemplary leadership and work proactively with the Board in supporting the Board’s Mission and Vision as well as contributing to the execution of the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the Board’s Learning and Improvement Plan, and the Board’s Equity Action Plan.

Qualifications:

Educational qualifications:

Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in an Equity/Human Rights related discipline, Humanities or Social Sciences, or a clearly demonstrated equivalent work-related experience;

Experience:

§ superior understanding of Ontario Human Rights case law; the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (as it relates to the Workplace Harassment, the Education Act and Regulations) and associated legislation regulations and policies related to Equity and Human Rights;

§ knowledge of Ontario’s publicly funded schools and education employment equity issues;

§ excellent skills and experience in interpersonal, communications and, problem-solving skills, strong data analysis skills, sound judgement and sensitivity, broad understanding and an inclusive approach to building consensus, solving problems, and relationship building;

§ demonstrated ability to build rapport with various stakeholders, motivate people, diffuse escalating situations and put people at ease; and

§ experience handling contentious issues with sensitivity, confidentiality, and discretion.

Location:

Father Kennedy CEC

90 Mulberry Street,

Hamilton, ON

Salary: PASS Level 9 – $87,353 – $109,006

Last date for consideration: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include two (2) Professional References; and a Pastoral Reference Letter is preferred. It must also include an authorization to contact references provided. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note that consideration will be given to those applicants who submitted a complete package. Only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted. Current, completed and clear Vulnerable Sector Check will be required prior to hiring. Please include the full posting title within the subject line and attach your submission.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will: value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities; value applicants’ additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives collect voluntary self -identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario’s Anti -Racism Data Standards: Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected. The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $87,353.00-$109,006.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-02