EDI Program Coordinator

EDI Program Coordinator
COMPETITION 26-38

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning led by expert faculty throughfield placements applied research co-ops and other hands-on opportunities DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines includingculinary management farming and horticulture business IT construction andtrades science and technology health care engineering social and communityservices media art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs including six bachelors degrees and 11apprenticeship programs tomore than 11000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3000 apprenticeship addition we have more than 16000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120000 alumnirepresent the college both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships investments and collaboration.

Position Information:
Full-time SupportStaff Position Opportunity: Initiatives & Opportunities Position (seeAppendix K of collective agreement) September 2026 September 2027
Payband: Band I;Starting Rate: $40.39; Four Year Rate: $46.64
Department: Office of Equity Diversity & Inclusion
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon Fri (8:30 am 4:30 pm; evening and/or weekend work required on occasion)
Reporting To: Director Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Campus Location: Oshawa primarily Whitby 1 day/week
Vacancy Status: Newvacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:
EDI ProgramCoordinator role is intended to support the Office of Equity Diversity andInclusion (OEDI) to 1) lead the Colleges efforts to nurture a sense ofbelonging for equity-deserving students attending/thinking of attending DC and2) increase the capacity of DCs students to help foster a culture of inclusionand belonging where all students faculty and staff are safe fromdiscrimination harassment hate and violence; and have equitable access toopportunities.

Provide1:1 Navigation Support & Case Management to Equity-Deserving Students:

• Enhance and maintain relevant case management documentation
• Provide emotional support campus and community services navigation referrals and warm handovers and advocacy as appropriate
• Maintain and enhance community-resources list (website list) and associated hard copy materials

Deliverthe Mentorship Program for Identity-based Student Groups:

• Collaborate with Durham College Student Association (DCSA) to provide mentorship to identity-based student groups on internal group development recruitment & retention succession planning advocacy within College system and widersociety human rights capacity building facilitating partnerships and data collection
• Support identity-based student groups to curate community-care initiatives

Facilitatethe Student Human Rights Capacity Building Program:

• Create educational and promotional content for the OEDI microsite and social media pertaining to OEDI services and resources days of awareness etc.
• Collaborate with relevant departments across the College to deliver in-person programming (and development of associated materials) which promotes student awareness of the OEDI services and resources that support equity-deserving students
• Develop and deliver interactive in-person learning opportunities

Outreachto Potential Students who are Equity-deserving:

• Identify coordinate and/or facilitate outreach opportunities in collaboration with relevant departments across the College (e.g. facilitating workshop sessions as part of DC Open House and Program Information Night events; group-specific events/tours on campus; off campus events hosted by community partners)

Cultivate& Coordinate DC-Community Partnerships Relevant to Identity-based Students:

• Coordinate the EDI Community of Practice consisting of community-based partners led by/serving equity-deserving communities in the Durham Region
• Identify opportunities for community-DC partnerships that support DCs equity-deserving students and foster and support the connections needed to establish these partnerships.

Overseethe operations of Multi-Faith & Quiet Spaces including:

• Connecting with users on an ongoing basis to understand needs share concerns for threats to inclusivity and collaboratively develop solutions;
• Collaborate with campus community users tofacilitatebookings with support of DCSA;
• Market the space to campus community usersvia social media

ProgramEvaluation:

• Conduct knowledge gathering and documentation on the impact of all program activities to support development of departmental and institutional plans and reports including but not limited to: 1) Ontario Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Program (OPAIP) design and reporting for the Ministry of Colleges Universities Research Excellence and Security (MCURES); 2) Harassment & Discrimination Prevention and Response Annual Report; 4) DC Annual Business Plan; 5) OEDI Workplan

OtherRelated Duties as Required:

• Support planning and administration related to activities/ responsibilities of the OEDI team;
• Providesupport to student employees and placement students.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a 4-year degree in Social Sciences or Education. A Masters degree is preferred;
• Minimum of three years of work experience within the Equity Diversity and Inclusion space in a capacity directly mentoring and working with students;
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and awareness of social identities;
• Applying understanding of current social issues and the impact of those issues related to achieving an inclusive learning environment;
• Experience working with and supporting equity-seeking groups including individuals impacted by mental health challenges;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislation and frameworks including the Ontario Human Rights Code Bill 166 and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA);
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with community organizations service providers and other external partners;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct literature reviews environmental scans and research activities to support program development evaluation and reporting;
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across a post-secondary environment;
• Experience facilitating knowledge mobilization educational initiatives workshops or training programs;
• Strong written communication skills including the preparation of reports briefing materials and presentations;
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Forms Teams and SharePoint; experience with Canva is considered an asset.
• Ability to handle competing demands;

• Preferable the incumbent will have training and/or certifications in:
  • Ontario Human Rights Code/Human Rights
  • Equity & Inclusion/Social Justice
  • Sexual or Gender-based Violence
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Crisis Intervention/Mental Health First Aid/Suicide intervention skills
  • Trauma-Informed practice
    

We are committed to building an equitable andinclusive learning and working environment. Candidates who are members ofIndigenous Black racialized and 2SLGBTQ communities persons withdisabilities and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply andtheir lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to theposted position.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on August 4 2026. Competition number SS26-38.

Contact Us T:905.721.3073
C Wing Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa ON

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and through the treaty process share the lands on which we live learn teach and prosper today.

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