Title:
Equity Service Analyst
Classification:
Professional
Employment Duration:
Permanent, Full-time
Salary Range:
$89,068 - $111,378
The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) has represented Children’s Aid Societies in Ontario since 1912, enhancing and promoting the welfare and well-being of children, youth and families in Ontario. The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) serves as a provincial convener, advisor and bridge, working across member agencies, government and partners to strengthen policy, practice and system outcomes for children, youth and families.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Equity and Reconciliation, the Equity Service Analyst plays a key role in advancing the SOGIE* Initiative while contributing to broader equity and system improvement efforts across Ontario’s child welfare sector.
With a primary focus on advancing equitable outcomes for 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth, the role also contributes to broader equity priorities, supporting cross-sector initiatives that embed equity, reconciliation and data-informed decision-making into system design and service delivery. This role supports implementation by translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, projects and resources, ensuring that evidence and community voice are reflected in practice, policy and accountability mechanisms across the sector.
In order to address the unique needs and structural inequities of 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, families and staff in the child welfare sector, individuals who self-identify as part of this broad and diverse 2SLGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply for this role.
Duties and Responsibilities
Research, Knowledge Mobilization & Policy Analysis
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Support applied research projects on disproportionality, service gaps and disparities and outcomes for 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth and other marginalized populations in the child welfare system
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Partner with academic institutions and community researchers to produce reports, articles and position papers (e.g. decision-making tool, disparity mapping)
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Translate research and evaluation into practice guides, toolkits and implementation resources for agencies, caregivers and families
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Provide support to a new sector-based working group to establish agency-based dashboards to measure identity-based data in the service continuum
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Disseminate findings through webinars, conferences, communities of practice and digital knowledge repositories for the sector
Engaging with Community
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Chair the SOGIE Community Roundtable while building new and existing members across the broader 2SLGBTQ+ community
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Coordinate community engagement and communication plans, working collaboratively with sector colleagues and community stakeholders that ensure best practice and alignment with key priorities
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Lead and foster collaborative and coordinated engagement activities and events for the SOGIE Initiative including in-person and virtual engagement sessions, webinars, etc.
Subject-Matter Expertise (Equity, SOGIE) and Influence
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Provide support to member agencies to build capacity in SOGIE-based service and organizational functioning
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Support equity-based analysis into coroner’s responses, legislative reviews and provincial standard regulation changes
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Support cross-sector dialogue and collaboration by contributing to provincial tables, partnerships and knowledge-sharing initiatives
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Maintain and provide guidance on SOGIE-focused child welfare curriculums and its facilitators for the sector
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Partner with MCCSS to improve SOGIE data collection fields in CPIN, with system updates currently in development
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Participates in and supports OACAS advisory committees, interagency groups and networks; represents OACAS at various meetings as appropriate.
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Prepare and deliver presentations to networks, project teams, individual member agencies and other stakeholders
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Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
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Post-secondary education in Equity Studies, Social Services, Indigenous studies, public policy or a related field;
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A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in the social services or related sector, with a demonstrated focus on equity and inclusion. OR
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An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Knowledge and Skills:
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Knowledge of the Ontario child welfare system, including service delivery structure, historical context, and ongoing systemic impacts.
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Understanding of political and historical issues affecting child welfare and for intersectional 2SLGBTQ+ communities, across Ontario
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Strong knowledge of SOGIE and the structural and intersectional impacts of oppression
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Centres the experiences of marginalized communities and addresses systemic inequities in child welfare
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Demonstrated ability to translate research, policy or strategic priorities into actionable plans and projects in complex environments
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Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports, consultation materials, and responses. Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills to engage diverse audiences through consultations, focus groups, and webinars.
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Proven consulting, problem-solving and advisory skills to support internal teams and member agencies
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across sectors
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Ability to influence decision-making through negotiation, consensus-building, and stakeholder engagement
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Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools (e.g. Zoom and Teams)
Assets
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Experience working with First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities and knowledge of Indigenous Reconciliation for Child Welfare commitments
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Experience working with African, Black and/or Caribbean communities and the unique challenges faced by African Canadian children, youth and families in the child welfare sector
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Bilingual English/French
Working Conditions
Work involves minimal physical or psychological risk, which could result from unavoidable exposure to dangerous situations or hazardous, disagreeable or uncomfortable working conditions
APPLY ONLINE at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5504a194-52e8-4f07…
by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Please attach a cover letter and resume in one file.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. OACAS is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, indigenous status, age or disability.
Accommodation at OACAS
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Applicants are required to make any accommodation requests for the application, interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 416 987-3677 or [email protected].
Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the interview or selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
