Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Contract NEW

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant 

Canadian Bar Association is the leading professional association for lawyers, judges and law students with 40,000 members nationally, including 8,000 here in BC. We are the essential ally and advocate of lawyers, providing professional development and valuable networking opportunities. We serve our members and their interests in advocacy by promoting fair justice systems, facilitating effective law reform, promoting equality in the legal profession, and promoting a modernized self-governing profession. Learn more at cbabc.org.

Come join our team of passionate and energetic individuals who are committed to serving our members and supporting our volunteers. If you like a fast-paced environment and a variety of projects, this could be the place for you.

CBABC is located in downtown Vancouver, close to all transit routes ending at Waterfront Station.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant is responsible for developing an EDI Strategic Goals and Action Plan for the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch with related program and policy recommendations for a three-year implementation period.  

The CBA’s mission includes promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and justice system. CBABC’s EDI Strategic Goals and Action Plan will set the direction for initiatives that will change the current landscape for lawyers and articling students in B.C. 

This part-time contract position is expected to deliver the EDI Strategic Goals and Action Plan by June 15, 2025. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and review existing legal profession research and programming from legal industry organizations and complete a needs and gaps assessment. 

Research and review CBABC’s existing programs and policies from the lens of equity, diversity and inclusion related goals.   

Engage with the CBABC Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance, Aboriginal Lawyers Forum, Women Lawyers Forum, Senior Lawyers Section, Young Lawyers Section, and other volunteer groups within CBABC, to gather information. 

Develop a draft EDI Strategic Goals and Action Plan to guide CBABC programming and advocacy within its mandate and which can be delivered through a partnership of volunteers and staff. 

Identify and recommend resources to implement the Action Plan. 

Identify and recommend key metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year college or university degree or equivalent. 

Sound knowledge of the principles and practical implementation of equity, diversity and inclusion within professions. 

Five or more years of experience assisting organizations develop and implement strategies to improve EDI. 

Experience in a non-profit organization or a membership association is an asset. 

Track record of building effective partnerships, influencing internal and external stakeholders, and driving change. 

Energetic leadership style, impeccable judgment, and exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills. 

Excellent presentation and communications skills (both written and verbal). 

A self-starter with superior organization and time management skills. 

CONTRACT RANGE: $16,000 – 20,000 plus GST.

OUR COMMITMENT:

CBABC is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from members identifying with any group including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people living with a disability, people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQ+), and others. Qualified applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply and to indicate in your cover letter if you belong to one of the designated groups.

We want to ensure the application process enables you to share your experience, skills and abilities. As such, you are invited to reach out to us, confidentially, if you face any barriers to participating in this application process. Contacting us will not impact the evaluation of your application.

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resumé to [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.