MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh, sel̓íl ̓witulh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, qiqéyt, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, q̓ic̓əy̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, SEMYOME, S'ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Stz'uminus, WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:
MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. For the past 45 years, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 List of Best Workplaces Managed by Women, and the 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.
Today, the organization engages and serves over 26,000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs, including services geared towards youth and family, interpretation and translation, language and workplace training, counselling, and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization, MOSAIC is among the country’s largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation, a solid financial position, and a hugely compelling mission.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the role of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Specialist. Not sure if you meet 100% of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway! MOSAIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The EDI Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) programs and initiatives within MOSAIC, with a focus on curriculum development, facilitation, and content creation. This role involves working closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners to ensure that all initiatives align with MOSAIC’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. The EDI Specialist also plays a key role in facilitating workshops, developing educational materials, and supporting project coordination across various departments.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the achievement of goals and contractual outcomes related to EDI programs and projects.
Ensure program accountability to EDI principles within MOSAIC and report findings to the Senior Manager
Support and assign work to on-call staff when they are assigned to projects
Conduct research, analyze data, and develop policies and curriculum related to EDI initiatives.
Develop and facilitate workshops and webinars on EDI topics for internal and external audiences.
Develop and maintain the EDI Presentation decks ensuring diverse set of topics ready and prepared to be contextualized for clients.
Create eLearning modules and educational content for various audiences, ensuring the content reflects EDI principles.
Plan and create assessments, resources, and learning materials tailored to the needs of diverse clients.
Develop tools and metrics to gauge the effectiveness of EDI initiatives across MOSAIC programs.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to foster collaboration on EDI initiatives.
Attend and participate in community and industry meetings to stay informed about trends and best practices in EDI.
Organize and facilitate focus groups, client meetings, and stakeholder consultations to gather feedback and inform EDI program development.
Identify opportunities for MOSAIC to expand EDI training services to new clients and markets and seek opportunities to boost Centre for Diversity’s social enterprise
Develop and submit reports, project briefs, and literature reviews to document progress and evaluate the impact of EDI initiatives.
Report on the accountability of MOSAIC programs to EDI principles and submit findings to the Senior Manager.
Use data and feedback to make informed recommendations for program improvements.
Assist in the preparation of reports for internal planning and external funding purposes.
Support the Senior Manager and Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and facilitating events related to EDI, working closely with the Centre for Diversity team and external partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in a relevant field (e.g., EDI, social sciences, education, instructional design, or comparable field)
Three to five years of recent related experience in facilitation, research, curriculum development, instructional design, anti-racism education, and community engagement
Valid and Satisfactory Criminal Record Check Required - Vulnerable Sector Check required
Research and analytical skills
Cultural Awareness
Presentation and facilitation skills
Proficiency in English, both verbal and written; fluency in other languages is an asset
Interpersonal skills
Ability to deal effectively with others, including the ability to work in a team and client-focused environment.
Standard office equipment; knowledge and experience with basic computer programs (MS Office, publishing software, database software).
Able to use and exercise sound judgment
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to plan, implement, organize, and prioritize work
Tactful, discrete, diplomatic, patient, flexible
Able to manage stress and work under pressure
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle an asset
HOURS:
Full-time 35 hours per week. The occasional work on evenings or weekends may be required for events/presentations. This is a hybrid position (work from home and office throughout the week). The successful candidate must be able to commute to our Boundary location at 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver.
COMPENSATION: $31.26 - $34.56 per hour
BENEFITS:
A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 22, 2025, by 4:30 pm
IMPORTANT NOTES:
MOSAIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace and Code of Conduct. As of September 18, 2023 MOSAIC’s HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore, until further notice, employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However, should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace, MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.
