Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Specialist

Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC), a national membership-based organization, empowers every girl in Guiding to discover herself and be everything she wants to be. Our mission is to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls. Together, we’re building our vision of A better world, by girls. GGC is actively recruiting for a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Specialist (Contract until August 2027) * Remote work arrangement. About this Opportunity The Specialist , Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility assists in leading the work of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Team. They will directly be interacting with external and internal stakeholders. They will lead initiatives that have a lasting impact on the members and volunteers of Girl Guides of Canada. Reporting to the Manager, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, this role is crucial in the planning and implementation of all Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility projects. There are additional tasks as required. They will also work collaboratively with various teams to promote an equitable and inclusive culture aligned with the organization’s mission. In this role you will: Position Specific Advise adult and girl members on how to provide an equitable and inclusive experience Support and correspond with the National Indigenous Advisory Circle (NIAC), host meetings and facilitate action planning Collaborate with partners to help GGC deliver on its reconciliation action plan with Indigenous communities Develop and implement bias awareness and intercultural responsiveness training to all roles within the organization (Board, staff, volunteers, and girls) with support from the Manager, DEI Build connections and strong team dynamics with peers in People & Culture, Programming and Learning & Engagement teams Implement locally focused strategies within provinces to support diversity and inclusion efforts across the country, in collaboration with local partners Identify barriers to attracting and including under-represented communities and populations Collaborate with teams of volunteers and staff across the country to develop communities of practice for organizational growth Work collaboratively with the Manager to develop a training framework and coordinate training for roles across the organization Liaise with local communities, organizations and decision-making bodies to develop inclusion best practices Lead/participate on relevant committee, project teams and work groups and write funding reports and briefings as necessary Apply organizational policies regarding inclusivity to content, member communication and customer service. General Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practices. Liaise with other departments as required. Provide general, ongoing support to members/volunteers, responding to/directing inquiries and consulting with the appropriate groups and individuals to support the mission and vision of GGC . Other duties as assigned. You should apply if you have the following: Education, Designations and Certifications You have post-secondary education in a related field combined with 3-5 years’ experience in community work, social services, and/or diversity and inclusion work (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Prior Work Experience You have experience in designing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programs You have work or lived experience developing relationships with Indigenous communities Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) You embody the attributes of our core DNA – welcoming, imaginative, courageous and enthusiastic. You have demonstrated passion for and expertise in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. You possess knowledge of the issues affecting Indigenous Peoples and experience in Indigenous communities. You understand the social, cultural, and economic contexts of Indigenous youth through lived experience and/or professional experience. You are a relationship builder and have strong connections with Indigenous communities, partners and stakeholders. You are excited about the prospect building capacity within an organization’s staff and volunteers. You possess great diplomacy and conflict management skills and are not afraid to tackle complex problems and contentious issues. You are skilled in coordinating multiple projects. Knowledge/understanding of standard bookkeeping principles and practices. Benefits: What’s in it for you? Collaborative hybrid/remote work environment. Fun and friendly work environment and work-life balance. Hiring Range: $55,100.00 - $65,030.00 Application Deadline: Friday, October 2 nd , 2026, by 5pm. If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! This position will remain open until filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. Please note that GGC accepts all genders for job applications. GGC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free, and we encourage applications from people who are racialized, Indigenous, people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and other equity seeking groups. GGC welcomes girls and women – cisgender and transgender – as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in spaces that focus on and are driven by the experience of girls. Upon request, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada will make available accommodations during the recruitment process. Please note we do not require applicants to identify as a person with disability, or to disclose their disability, to request or access accommodation. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to People & Culture. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Attachments (1) DEIA Sepcialist Job Posting - September 2026.pdf