Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager - City of Kingston

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Details:

• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit: Non-Union
• Job Type: Regular, Full Time
• Hours of Work: 35/week
• Rate of Pay: $102,478.01 - $128,087.97/Year
• Job Posting Closing Date: April 21, 2026
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan paid by employer
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan-OMERS with Employer-matched contributions
• Hybrid Work Arrangement Available

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IIDEA Strategy & Workplan - City of Kingston

Job Summary

he Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager provides strategic leadership to advance the City’s EDI Office and guide its next phase of organizational growth. Building on a strong foundation, the Manager champions initiatives that foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace and embed equity principles across municipal services, programs and operations.

Working in close alignment with the Indigenous Initiatives Office and the Accessibility portfolio, the Manager helps drive a coordinated corporate approach to the full portfolio of Indigenization, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IIDEA) . The role collaborates with the EDI Advisory Committee and a broad range of community partners to ensure that strategies and programs reflect the diverse experiences and needs of Kingston residents.

As an experienced change leader, the Manager balances meaningful and systemic transformation with operational realities, supporting practical, implementable solutions and helping departments integrate equity considerations in ways that are both ambitious and achievable. The role provides expert guidance, capacity building and strategic insight to support an adaptive, responsive and equity‑centered organization.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the implementation of the City’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy by advancing initiatives that promote an inclusive and welcoming workplace and embed equity principles across municipal services, programs and operations.
• Apply and strengthen the use of a diversity, equity, inclusion and anti racism lens in the development, review and evaluation of corporate policies, practices, programs and strategic initiatives.
• Identify systemic barriers and gaps related to equity and inclusion, conduct analysis, and develop evidence informed recommendations for senior leadership, Committees and Council to support equitable outcomes.
• Collaborate, build and maintain partnerships, with community organizations, institutions, and external stakeholders to advance EDI priorities and support inclusive community development.
• Develop tools, resources, metrics and reporting standards that build on the existing EDI Strategy and support sustainable, responsive and measurable integration of EDI within corporate planning, service delivery and organizational decision making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies

• University degree in human rights, diversity studies, political science, humanities, human resources, social sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years in change management, managing the development of and successfully implementing equity, diversity and inclusion policies and programs.
• Lived experience working within or alongside diverse communities, particularly where it informs approaches to equity, diversity, and inclusion preferred.
• Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation.

Skills, Abilities, & Work Demands

• Strong understanding of how diversity, inclusion and cultural competency prove critical to developing a progressive and equitable workplace.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of various related legislation including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Employment Standards Act.
• Awareness of the City’s role, functions, history, culture and legislative framework.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.

Application Instructions

Apply through Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers

• Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements.
• Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position.

Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca.

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The City of Kingston may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools throughout the recruitment process. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified municipal staff.