Senior Manager, Inclusion

Job title:

Senior Manager, Inclusion

Company

Mackenzie Financial Corporation

Job description

Job Description:Grade: P8Referral Level: Level 1Division: IGM Human ResourcesIGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $252 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.Position:The Senior Manager, Inclusion role is to support our organization’s efforts in fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of diversity and inclusion principles, experience developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion practices, and a commitment to driving meaningful change within the organization.Key Responsibilities:Business Resource Group Lead:

• Support delivery of the Inclusion strategy/plan, through oversite of IGM’s corporate BRGs. This includes the execution of the plans, management of BRG mandates and supporting all BRG activities.
• Provide direct support to BRGs in delivering on key observances during the calendar year.
• Develop supporting resources and content that supports the governance and accountability of the BRGs, including the business plans for each BRG.
• Provide technical support for events, in person and virtual
• Responsible for the people/leader management of the BRG roles and ensuring succession plans are established
• Identify & support leadership development opportunities for our BRG leaders

Communications:

• Partner with Employee Communications and Marketing teams to execute external social media campaigns around key observances (including social media copy and visual assets) and draft internal communications on key events and observances
• Develop and execute creative campaigns to support a culture of inclusion – including Allyship campaigns and Inclusive Leadership articles, as well as developing video assets to support Inclusion

Program Support:

• Work on joint projects with the various HR teams to help embed Inclusion into talent programs and practices and help evaluate program delivery.
• Promote participation in external partner events
• Act as a point of contact on special programs run through the BRGs, including mentoring and buddy programs
• Partner with Learning and Development on identifying candidates for key professional development programs, including McKinsey
• Act as the key point of contact for all IGM external inclusion partners

Qualifications:

• Post Secondary education – ideally a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resource or similar
• 5 years of Human Resources experience, with experience leading DEI mandates

• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and trends in diversity and inclusion, including familiarity with key concepts (e.g. cultural competence, unconscious bias, etc.)
• Strong project management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external partners and build credibility and respect
• Strong organization skills with the ability to work independently, take initiative, plan and execute multiple priorities
• Strong aptitude for technology and leveraging available technologies to improve workflows and drive efficiencies in processes
• French language proficiency is an asset

Occasional travel may be required to other IGM locations.Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link:We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.Please apply by October 2, 2024.#LI-JS2#LI-Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:59:54 GMT

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