Become our new Inclusion & Belonging Consultant (Accessibility)
Introduction
We are seeking an Inclusion and Belonging Consultant (Accessibility) to champion accessibility, equity, and inclusion across the City of Saskatoon. Reporting to the Director of Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), the successful candidate will help continue to drive meaningful change towards ensuring our employees and residents can thrive in a barrier-free environment.
From designing educational programs to enhancing awareness and capacity for accessibility in relation to the Saskatchewan Accessibility Act, the successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the City’s commitment to a fair and inclusive community and workplace.
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About the role
As a trusted collaborator with key external and internal accountability partners, the Inclusion and Belonging Consultant (Accessibility) is responsible for both strategic and operational initiatives. They will be responsible for developing a vision and action plan for advancing accessibility and inclusion; creating policies and procedures that align with best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion; and conducting accessibility assessments.
Who we are looking for
- An empathetic advocate who is passionate about removing barriers and ensuring all individuals have equitable access to opportunities and services provided by the City.
- An adaptable leader who employs creativity, innovation, and critical thinking to address challenges and drive meaningful change.
- A collaborator who fosters strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to achieve shared goals in accessibility, equity, and inclusion.
- A skilled communicator who can convey complex ideas with clarity, sensitivity, and cultural awareness to diverse audiences.
- Someone with a service mindset who is dedicated to delivering impactful solutions that enhance the quality of life for residents and employees, especially those with disabilities, while building value and trust in the City’s commitment to inclusion and belonging.
About the REDI Department
Systemic barriers exist within societies in the form of attitudes, policies, practices, and systems that obstruct certain groups of people from equitably accessing opportunities in their personal and professional lives. The REDI Department works to identify and dismantle these systemic barriers in collaboration with departments and community partners in an effort to shape a City that is fair and just for everyone.
We are looking for a serious, but flexible, individual who has a passion to make a difference in their home community. The successful candidate will look for creative and realistic solutions to address complex socio-cultural challenges. They will want to work alongside a team that strives to make the City – as a workplace and service provider – more equitable, caring, and engaged in social cohesion.
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