Executive Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Community-minded with a global conscience, TRU boldly redefines the university as a place of belonging — Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things) — where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world. The Executive Director, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI & AR) will play a significant leadership role at TRU to ensure a sense of belonging, and an intersectional approach to EDI and anti-racism, focusing on students, faculty, staff, and wider community members.
As a key strategic leader and influencer, the Executive Director, EDI & AR is a member of the Senior Leadership team and reports to the Provost and Vice-President Academic. The Executive Director, EDI & AR will work collegially across the university and externally to plan, develop and support the implementation of a collective vision, values, and alignment for EDI and anti-racism services, policies, and programs OR RESPONSIBILITIES  Vision and Leadership   Provides active leadership for the development of the Office of EDI & AR, with a vision that is aligned with TRU’s goals and strategic priorities and ensures legislative compliance.
Champions and advances the university’s overall engagement in relation to EDI and anti-racism across TRU.
Provides vision and leadership in strategic planning and establishes and implements goals to provide a more unified, integrated, and intersectional approach to EDI and anti-racism ablishes short- and long-term initiatives that are consistent with the strategic priorities of TRU; reports regularly to the status of EDI and anti-racism initiatives at TRU Senate and the Board of Governors as required.
Leads and supports the development of relationships with internal and external EDI and anti-racism experts and practitioners.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the EDI and Anti-Racism Action Plans through collaborative and consultative engagement with the TRU community.
Creates a pan-institutional semi-decentralized model for EDI governance, with anti-racism as a major pillar, to harmonize and/or address deficits in existing EDI and anti-racism initiatives and ensures mechanisms are in place to evaluate and sustain EDI and anti-racism initiatives going forward.
Provides expert advice and support to TRU’s leaders in developing collaborative relationships with EDI representative groups across campus and in local communities.
Ensures that principles of EDI and anti-racism are considered in all aspects of the university’s operations, program planning, practices, policies, and procedures.
Promotes and supports compliance with legislation on accessibility, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion, equity and human rights, and supports the university through employment systems reviews and employment equity audits.
Continues the development of EDI and anti-racism training, resources, and supports to TRU community members.
Coordinates the establishment of a pan-institutional EDI Advisory Group to provide feedback on all EDI and anti-racism efforts.
Works closely with Indigenous Education staff, Elders, and Secwépemc Cultural Advisor to support cultural competence of staff and students, as well as community relations.
Coordinates the development of initiatives aimed at increasing visibility for equity-deserving students, faculty, and staff and enhancing a campus culture of EDI.
Leads collaborative, cooperative, and consultative efforts to create a common purpose and foster the spirit of teamwork that is inclusive of the university community.
Leads planning processes, manages resources and provides creative leadership to faculty and staff in an academic setting.
Develops and promotes TRU’s mission, vision, and values through a lens of intersectionality and belonging.
Builds and maintains a cohesive and highly functioning team within the Office of EDI & AR.
Stays current on best practices in post-secondary EDI & AR work.
Staff Relations   Plans and prioritizes human resource needs for the Office of EDI & AR, ensuring that viable departmental hiring plans are in place.
Supervises staff including goal setting, performance evaluation,…