EDI Program Coordinator
COMPETITION NO. SS26-38
About Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.
Position Information:
Full-time Support Staff Position Opportunity: Initiatives & Opportunities Position (see Appendix K of collective agreement) September 2026 – September 2027
Payband: Band I; Starting Rate: $40.39; Four Year Rate: $46.64
Department: Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm; evening and/or weekend work required on occasion)
Reporting To: Director, Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Campus Location: Oshawa primarily, Whitby 1 day/week
Vacancy Status: New vacancy
Duties and Responsibilities:
EDI Program Coordinator role is intended to support the Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI) to 1) lead the College’s efforts to nurture a sense of belonging for equity-deserving students attending/thinking of attending DC, and 2) increase the capacity of DC’s students to help foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students, faculty, and staff are safe from discrimination, harassment, hate and violence; and have equitable access to opportunities.
Provide 1:1 Navigation Support & Case Management to Equity-Deserving Students:
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Enhance and maintain relevant case management documentation
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Provide emotional support, campus and community services navigation, referrals and warm handovers, and advocacy as appropriate
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Maintain and enhance community-resources list (website list) and associated hard copy materials
Deliver the Mentorship Program for Identity-based Student Groups:
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Collaborate with Durham College Student Association (DCSA) to provide mentorship to identity-based student groups on internal group development, recruitment & retention, succession planning, advocacy within College system and widersociety, human rights capacity building, facilitating partnerships, and data collection
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Support identity-based student groups to curate community-care initiatives
Facilitate the Student Human Rights Capacity Building Program:
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Create educational and promotional content for the OEDI microsite and social media pertaining to OEDI services and resources, days of awareness etc.
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Collaborate with relevant departments across the College to deliver in-person programming (and development of associated materials) which promotes student awareness of the OEDI services and resources that support equity-deserving students
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Develop and deliver interactive in-person learning opportunities
Outreach to Potential Students who are Equity-deserving:
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Identify, coordinate and/or facilitate outreach opportunities in collaboration with relevant departments across the College (e.g. facilitating workshop sessions as part of DC Open House and Program Information Night events; group-specific events/tours on campus; off campus events hosted by community partners)
Cultivate & Coordinate DC-Community Partnerships Relevant to Identity-based Students:
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Coordinate the EDI Community of Practice consisting of community-based partners led by/serving equity-deserving communities in the Durham Region
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Identify opportunities for community-DC partnerships that support DC’s equity-deserving students and foster and support the connections needed to establish these partnerships.
Oversee the operations of Multi-Faith & Quiet Spaces including:
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Connecting with users on an ongoing basis to understand needs, share concerns for threats to inclusivity, and collaboratively develop solutions;
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Collaborate with campus community users to facilitate bookings with support of DCSA;
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Market the space to campus community users via social media
Program Evaluation:
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Conduct knowledge gathering and documentation on the impact of all program activities to support development of departmental and institutional plans and reports including but not limited to: 1) Ontario Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Program (OPAIP) design and reporting for the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES); 2) Harassment & Discrimination Prevention and Response Annual Report; 4) DC Annual Business Plan; 5) OEDI Workplan
Other Related Duties as Required:
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Support planning and administration related to activities/ responsibilities of the OEDI team;
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Provide support to student employees and placement students.
Qualifications:
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A minimum of a 4-year degree in Social Sciences, or Education. A Masters degree is preferred;
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Minimum of three years of work experience within the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion space, in a capacity directly mentoring and working with students;
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Demonstrated sensitivity to and awareness of social identities;
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Applying understanding of current social issues and the impact of those issues related to achieving an inclusive learning environment;
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Experience working with and supporting equity-seeking groups, including individuals impacted by mental health challenges;
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Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislation and frameworks, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Bill 166, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA);
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Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with community organizations, service providers, and other external partners;
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Demonstrated ability to conduct literature reviews, environmental scans, and research activities to support program development, evaluation, and reporting;
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across a post-secondary environment;
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Experience facilitating knowledge mobilization, educational initiatives, workshops, or training programs;
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Strong written communication skills, including the preparation of reports, briefing materials, and presentations;
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Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Teams, and SharePoint; experience with Canva is considered an asset.
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Ability to handle competing demands;
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Preferable the incumbent will have training and/or certifications in:
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Ontario Human Rights Code/Human Rights
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Equity & Inclusion/Social Justice
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Sexual or Gender-based Violence
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Intercultural Communication
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Crisis Intervention/Mental Health First Aid/Suicide intervention skills
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Trauma-Informed practice
We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on August 4, 2026. Competition number SS26-38.
Contact Us T:905.721.3073 [email protected]
C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON
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We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.
