Background 

Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) brings people, ideas, and information together to build collaborative approaches to services, supports and circumstances affecting older adults. In recent years, organizational partners in the Community Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector have identified the need for more collective thinking about how to be more welcoming and inclusive of the full diversity of seniors in our city. EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) work has been identified as a priority. The CBSS sector provides a broad range of supports and programming to help adults aged 55+ to age well in community. 

Seniors in Edmonton have many intersecting identities which could include Indigeneity (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), Black/African, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, language diversity, religion, disability, houselessness, socio-economic standing, and age – amongst many other lived experiences. We understand each experience is different. Our hope for this EDI work is to uncover how to be responsive to the full diversity of seniors and their unique needs and lived experiences.  

Role Description and Responsibilities:   

The Seniors Sector Inclusion Project (SSIP) is an EDI initiative designed to:  

• Create collaborative spaces for representatives from CBSS organizations as well as older adults to have constructive conversations about:  

• how to pursue EDI practices and  

• how to co-develop and co-implement the practices to better support seniors.  

• Locate and/or create specialized tools and coaching supports to assist organizations to add and/or improve services that demonstrate positive EDI practices.  

As the Equity Coordinator, you will work with the EDI Engagement and Research Coordinator, Student Researcher, and other ESCC staff. Both SSIP staff report to the Executive Director.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Reviewing Phase 1 Work: Review the research conducted in Phase 1: What We Heard Report, which summarizes insights into the current state of services for seniors from diverse communities.  Meet with co-workers to understand the status of other components of the project. Collaborate to plan next steps for project completion.   

• Building Relationships: Develop, foster and maintain relationships with sector organizations and community leaders in support of the needs of the diverse population of seniors. 

• Exploring Existing Resources/Tools: Review existing research, tools, and approaches to learn about ongoing efforts to embed equity into seniors work and into the sector broadly. Locate and/or modify tools for sharing with interested participants.  

• Connecting People with Resources: Respond to  requests from willing organizations to assist them with their specific EDI needs. Organizations will be at different levels of readiness and awareness, so customizing support/resources to fit will be required. Assess their wants and needs, and connect them with specialized tools and coaching supports provided by yourself or by external EDI specialists. Coordinate external services connections as needed. Examples of requested services include: policy review/development; training for board/staff/volunteers; tools for implementation, etc.)  

• Fostering and Convening EDI Learning Community: With co-workers, plan, host and facilitate regular sessions to spur conversations on developing equitable practices across the sector. Engage participating organizations in identifying and discussing existing assets and in finding ways to advance EDI practices that fit the needs of their organizations. 

• Collaborating with Team Members: Support the efforts of the EDI Engagement and Research Coordinator and the Student Researcher. Meet regularly to discuss project deliverables, integrated work plans, calendars, emergent topics, etc. to ensure project success.   

• Convening Advisory Meetings: As needed, the community leaders serving on the advisory panel may be gathered to share their expertise and advice.    

• Reporting: Support the design, monitoring, organization and collation of data and complete report writing requirements.    

• Other duties as required. 

Desired Skills, Competencies, and Attributes:  

• Understanding of EDI principles and how they function in practice.  

• Strong collaboration and group facilitation skills 

• Strong relationship building skills  

• Willingness to understand various programs, policies, and systems, as well as how they work together to impact seniors from diverse communities.  

• Understanding and interest in anti-oppressive and decolonial practices.  

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.  

• Strong interpersonal skills.  

• Proficient oral and written communication skills.  

•  Mentoring or supervision skills are an asset. 

Education and Experience: 

• University degree in a relevant discipline which could include: sociology, political science, human ecology, human resource management, or related. 

• Understanding of social policy development and/or analysis.  

• Demonstrated understanding of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices and values.  

Additional assets include: 

• Knowledge of the seniors’ sector and Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+)  

• Experience in improving equity outcomes, practices, or policies in organizations.  

Compensation:  

This is a full-time term position (37.5 hours per week) for 1.25 years (September 2026). There is some flexibility to work from home on an agreed-upon schedule. Hours may vary outside typical workday scheduling, should meetings or events take place in the evening or weekend. The salary is $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.