Job Title:  Advisor, Equity Talent Acquisition (Indigenous Peoples)- National Employment Policy and Programs

Job Description

The Advisor, Equity Talent Acquisition (Indigenous Peoples) is responsible for leading the implementation of Indigenous related strategies, initiatives and programs to recruit, select, retain and develop Indigenous employees and ensure employment equity targets are achieved within their assigned regions. The Advisor promotes and advocates for Indigenous representation  by building and cultivating positive working relationships and genuine partnerships with local Indigenous communities, allied organizations and networks that are founded in trust and respect. The Advisor will leverage networks and partnerships to identify and develop a robust pipeline of Indigenous talent to support equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) goals and regional employment equity gaps. As the national point of contact, the Advisor will provide advice and guidance on the Talent Management process, including the end-to-end engagement with current and prospective Indigenous talent. The Advisor conducts analyses of potential and existing barriers and risks, and recommends solutions to mitigate those barriers. 
 

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Advisor, Equity Talent Acquisition (Indigenous Peoples). 

1.    Leads the implementation and execution of Indigenous strategies, initiatives and programs to recruit, select, retain and develop Indigenous employees and ensure employment equity targets and goals are achieved. 

2.    Champions and advocates for Indigenous employment equity at the national level. Communicates and influences internal stakeholders to prioritize and actively support Indigenous strategies, initiatives and programs. Provides expert advice, guidance and support in accordance with ED&I Committee goals, Indigenous and Northern Affairs and Corporate policies, and related legislative requirements.

3.    Establishes, builds and strengthens genuine partnerships with Indigenous communities, allied organizations and networks that are founded in trust and respect. Works in alignment with Indigenous organizations, stakeholders, partners and programs that promote and guide Indigenous candidates for employment opportunities. 

4.    Leads and champions equity census campaigns, events and reporting. Monitors and evaluates program outcomes. Recommends solutions to support continuous improvement.

5.    Designs, develops and executes equity measures to address gaps, underlying barriers and risks to Indigenous employment. 
 

Job Responsibilities (continued)

6.    Participates in outreach activities, including targeted career fairs, hiring halls and recruitment blitzes for Indigenous Peoples. Develops and maintains a robust pipeline of Indigenous candidates to support employment equity targets and goals.

7.    Collaborates with Canada Post Talent Management and Talent Acquisition functions to help ensure a robust regional pipeline of internal and external talent to support the future needs of the organization. Conducts stay interviews to proactively engage and retain Indigenous employees and exit interviews to identify areas of opportunity. Participates, provides guidance and applies an Indigenous lens in Human Resource matters involving Indigenous Peoples to ensure appropriate measures, support and accommodations, as necessary, are provided. 

8.    Acts as the Employee Resource Group (EGR) recruitment lead for all strategies and programs related to attracting, retaining and promoting Indigenous Peoples. Provides strategic advice, operational guidance and best practice support to Recruiters, HRBPs and other internal stakeholders to ensure the intent and principles of Indigenous strategies are realized. 

9.    Collaborates with Learning and Development to deliver Indigenous specific cultural competency training to enhance self-awareness and elevate the skills of corporate recruiters and those who work directly and indirectly with Indigenous Peoples. Delivers training in a manner that is sensitive, inclusive, and respectful of complex issues.

10.    Provides advice to Government Affairs on communications and responses to media inquiries to regional Indigenous relations.
 

Qualifications

Education

•    Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

•    Three to five years’ of relevant functional experience in particular related to recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees

•    One or more years’ of experience in a unionized environment an asset

•    Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), communities and organizations

Other Candidate Requirements

•   Experience developing employment policies and programs

•    Designated Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) has lived experience or resides in an Indigenous community is strongly preferred 

•    Strong understanding of Indigenous culture, history, barriers and issues, including the social and economic determinants of health

•    Experience advocating for underrepresented groups

•    Familiarity with the Employment Equity Act, Human Rights Act, Canada Labour Code and other applicable legislation is an asset

•    Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs

•    Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships

•    Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

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