Company: Meridian Credit Union
Location: Etobicoke, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:32:00 GMT
Job description: Description :About this opportunityAt Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.The DEIBR Partner plays an integral role in supporting programs and initiatives that workplace inclusion. The DEIBR Partner will liaise with internal teams such as marketing, communications, talent acquisition to monitor and report on the progress of DEIBR initiatives. This role will also engage and be pivotal in engaging and building relationships with the Branches while working closely with the DEIBR Director and TeamThis role will create, nurture and support the Meridian Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring adherence to DEIBR goals, objectives, guiding pillarsDuring periods of remote working, this role requires a high level of professionalism, ability to collaborate and deliver, time and self-management and commitment of focused attention in a distraction-free environment.Key Responsibilities/AccountabilitiesOverview
- The DEIBR Partner plays an integral role in supporting programs and initiatives that workplace inclusion.
- The DEIBR Partner will liaise with internal teams such as marketing, communications, talent acquisition to monitor and report on the progress of DEIBR initiatives.
- This role will also engage and be pivotal in engaging and building relationships with the Branches while working closely with the DEIBR Director and Team.
- This role will create, nurture and support the Meridian Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring adherence to DEIBR goals, objectives, guiding pillars.
- During periods of remote working, this role requires a high level of professionalism, ability to collaborate and deliver, time and self-management and commitment of focused attention in a distraction-free environment.
Program Support
- Support the Director, DEIBR and Team in engaging and building relationships with Meridian’s frontline employees (Retail Branches, Wealth and Business Banking) with respect to programming and workplace inclusion efforts.
- Act as the respected primary support resource and Go-To person for Meridian’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Maintain and manage the new and future ERG governance and compliance processes.
- Partner with the ERG Co-Chairs in the streamlining, maintenance and management of the Meridian Employee Days of Significance Calendar.
- Lead the creation of new ERGs, including Co-Chair Onboarding and Orientation, drafting Terms of Reference, templates, procedures etc.
- Development and maintenance of ERG Member guidelines, procedures, and expectations.
- Ensure all ERG related activity is fully aligned to improving the employee experience and levels of employee engagement, in alignment with the Meridian for Good strategy.
- Partner with Corporate Communications to develop processes to monitor employee engagement on internal communication platforms for DEIBR related content (i.e. Yammer) and provide timely information and responses to employees where required.
- Develop and manage DEIBR Office Mailbox enquiry procedures.
- Conduct research for various DEIBR related projects as requested by leaders, the DEIBR Office and the ERGs.
- Support Retail/Member Experience with queries relating to the Meridian Member Days of Significance calendar.
- Assist the DEIBR Director and DEIBR Specialist with other tasks as required.
Analytics, Reporting & Communications
- Gather data and collate information for internal and external DEIBR reporting.
- Ensure compliance with data collection and ERG Activity reporting of agreed metrics.
- Assist in developing DEIBR-ERG Dashboard.
- Maintain, manage and develop new content for DEIBR Intranet pages.
- Research and update info on Intranet for DEIBR related content – DEIBR policies, ERG landing pages, Awareness months.
- Design & create engaging communications for DEIBR related content.
- Propose content for DEIBR sections of our intranet.
- Gather data and report progress on DEIBR related initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to adopt an ‘enterprise mindset’ that prioritizes at all times alignment with the “Meridian for Good” strategy when managing and addressing the different and varying needs of key stakeholders, particularly Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Ability to effectively partner with and gain professional respect from the ERG Co-Chairs, colleagues and leaders.
- Demonstrated and practical understanding of racism and intersectionality, and differing elements of diversity such as identities including gender identity/expression, gender, race/cultural background, sex, religion, sexual orientation, ability/disability, family status etc.
- Highly organized, receptive to and embraces development feedback, ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage own time and produce in a remote work environment, strong attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong personal management skills, and able to problem solve under tight deadlines.
- Proficient Microsoft Office user.
- Anticipate and understand changing audience needs and business drivers and adapt to meet those needs.
- Manage results to ensure timelines, milestones and deliverables are met.
- Manage multiple initiatives related to company initiatives along with daily responsibilities.
- Proven time management ability and meticulous work habits and record keeping, for duties characterized by frequent change and non-negotiable deadlines.
- Handle multiple projects, including developing timelines, milestones, responsibilities and stakeholder relationships.
- Commitment to the ongoing enhancement of skills and knowledge supported by a learning environment.
Experience and Education
- 3+ yrs previous corporate DEIBR or related experience.
- Experience in leading an ERG in a corporate setting is preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of racism and intersectionality, and differing elements of diversity such as identities including gender identity/expression, gender, race/cultural background, sex, religion, sexual orientation, ability/disability, family status etc.
- Experience working with a database system (HRIS).
- Experience in creating and informing dashboards and DEIBR reporting.
- Highly organized, and strong attention to detail.
- Strong personal management skills, and able to problem solve under tight deadlines.
- Strong proven analytical skills.
Office Location: 3330 Bloor Street West, Toronto OR 75 Corporate Park Drive, St. Catharines. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?
- We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
- We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
- You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
- Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
- This is not your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!
Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-TJ1#LI-HYBRID