Manager, Strategic Initiatives (EIC)

Carleton University also welcomes applications from continuing employees. If a Continuing employee is the successful candidate, this assignment will be considered a Term Assignment, and the successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

Job Number:  J0922-0891

Job Title:  Manager, Strategic Initiatives (EIC)

Job Type:  Term Full Time

Department:  Equity and Inclusive Communities

Job Category:  Administrative Management

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  29/09/2022

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  13/10/2022

Salary (with Salary Rate):  76,316.00 - 99,211.00/Year

Assignment Duration From:  01/10/2022

Assignment Duration To:  01/09/2025

Employee Group:  Administrative Management

Salary Level:  NU05

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  01/10/2022

Carleton University is one of Canada's most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university's smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. Carleton is recognized annually as a top regional employer and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence, and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work. Situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and historic Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations, providing opportunities for staff and faculty to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives reports to the AVP & University Advisor, Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC) is responsible for the operational planning and implementation of the University EDI Action Plan, operational enhancements within the department, and is the principal liaison between the Carleton community and the University Advisor. Working collaboratively with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders and across University units, the Manager, Strategic Initiatives is a change leader who will pay a critical role in the University's ability to meet its EDI objectives and drive the University Strategic Integrated Plan.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, organizational behaviour and change management. Managing strategic EDI transformation in large complex organization with a wide range of diverse stakeholders is essential
• Knowledge of anti-oppression and anti-racism approaches
• Significant experience working with diverse individuals and teams
• Ability to influence University and external community leaders
• To be a self-starter, proactive and excellent in prioritizing deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed oriented, and an exceptional problem solver
• Ability to influence University and external community leaders
• Good interpersonal skills including sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy
• Communications experience, especially in use of social media is preferred and design ability would be an asset

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Completion of bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Certification or graduate degree in project management, organizational behaviour, change management, or related discipline is preferred
• Minimum of five years of previous experience in the related field
• Demonstrated ability as a catalyst and change leader to realize visions and strategic plans

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is required to work on campus. Exceptionally, since March 2020, many staff and faculty at Carleton University have been working from home in order to comply with public health requirements while continuing to provide services to support the operational functioning of the university. We are currently in the process of identifying positions that need to work on campus as part of our return to campus process. This position may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements or it may have been identified as one of the roles that are required to work on campus. If this position is required to work on campus, the successful candidate will be informed of the health and safety measures that are in place to ensure their safety on campus. If there is a requirement to work remotely (it is possible that there could be a requirement to work both remotely and on campus), the successful candidate will work with the manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. Please note that once public health requirements permit, Carleton University will resume normal on campus operations and at that point there will be a timely notification provided by the manager and the requirement to working full time physically onsite will resume. Therefore, we are looking for candidates currently in or looking to relocate to the Ottawa area.

Additionally, Carleton University is continuing to maintain a safe work environment and requires mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Public Health recommendations under the Reopening Ontario Act. As Carleton University requires that staff be available to attend on-campus meetings and to work, as required, in person, the successful candidate will be required to comply with this policy and be fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Subject to permitted exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, if you are the successful candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional upon you attesting that you are fully vaccinated with a course of vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada and submitting appropriate proof of vaccination.

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