Equity Recruitment Officer

Job Responsibility: PASS Grade 5 - $84,428 to $95,024 A bout the Board The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members. Staff Wellness At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights. Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee's well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components. About the Role Reporting to the Manager, Recruitment and Staffing, the successful incumbent will work directly with regional settlement organizations, community partners, Indigenous organizations, and post-secondary institutions (colleges/universities) to create targeted recruitment programs to remove barriers to groups that are underrepresented at HWDSB, including Indigenous, Black, and Racialized, foreign trained professionals and others. In this role, the Equity Recruitment Officer will strategically support HWDSB's Employment Equity Plan which aligns with the Ministry of Education's PPM 165 goals. The officer will: Develop, implement, and maintain the board's recruitment strategy and branding for all employee groups. Implement recruitment best practices that align with the HWDSB Employment Equity Action Plan recruitment objectives. Develop, implement, and maintain an inclusive recruitment guide for system leaders on recruitment best practices. Re-design HWDSB career webpage (external and internal) to support candidates with understanding and navigating the recruitment processes. Work collaboratively with our applicant tracking system vendor to ensure systems align with the employment equity action plan objectives. Partner and collaborate with local employment agencies, cultural associations, community partners and others to conduct targeted employment sessions, job fairs and other outreach efforts. Develop and implement a program to successfully recruit and onboard foreign trained candidates who have recently settled in the Hamilton area, who are trained to work in education sector; teachers, educational assistants, social workers, office and clerical staff, custodial and maintenance. Work closely with the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) to create micro-loans opportunities to remove the financial barriers for candidates to apply to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) or apply for university/college transcripts. Develop a social media outreach plan to promote equitable hiring practices, especially for Indigenous and underserved groups. Develop work experience internship educator program for Black, Indigenous, Racialized, foreign trained educators (and other roles within the school board while they work through any accreditation processes including OCT, Trades, etc.). Work closely with Faculty of Education/Other Programs such as, Educational Assistant, Trades, and business programs, to build increased capacity for student placements. Work closely with HWDSB's Human Rights and Equity Advisor to ensure processes are reviewed and updated to identify and remove barriers in the board's human resources practices. Create employment programs that will remove barriers for underrepresented demographics within the educator pool. Experience and Qualifications Post-Secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources or equivalent related education and 3-5 years of progressive experience in human resources, recruitment and bias free hiring, employment equity and working with employment community partners. Demonstrated deep understanding, gained through both lived and professional experience, of issues affecting historically and currently underserved communities in the employment and recruitment and working with diverse communities using anti-colonial, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, culturally relevant and responsive approaches. Comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and considerations under the code in creating and implementation of special programs. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (as it relates to Workplace Harassment, Education Act and regulations), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Education Act and other related legislations. Experience with establishing a comprehensive full cycle recruitment and retention program, implementing process improvements and successfully leading/managing projects in Human Resources. Demonstrated success and ability to create differentiated recruitment strategies that include social media and advertising campaigns for new talent and external candidates. Knowledge of HR best practices, business process improvement tools and techniques, HR practices and processes, collective agreements, board policies and procedures and employment related law. Knowledge of school board sector in a multi-union environment and familiarity with all school board positions. Excellent conflict resolution, problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal required. Ability to work under high pressure and tight timelines. Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment. Asset A designated member of the following professional organizations is in: Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL); or Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) is an asset. Employment Equity Statement Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community. HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from: Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples). Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.). Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. Persons who identify as women. Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+). As part of HWDSB's commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position. HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Land Acknowledgement HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River. Applicant Self-Identification Form The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB's progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario's Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact View email address on ca.edajobs.com.