At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives for equity, inclusion, and belonging within the organization.
- Company: Join Jewish Family and Child Service, a leader in community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: We value diversity and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in promoting equity and belonging in your community.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in equity and inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 $ per year.
- Pay or shift range: $85,000 CAD to $95,000 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position.
Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
- Travel Required : No
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the Agency’s equity, inclusion and belonging strategy in alignment with JF&CS’s mission, vision and values.
- Embed equity, accessibility, cultural responsiveness and belonging into organizational policies, practices, programs and service delivery.
- Provide coaching and practical guidance to leaders and staff on complex equity and inclusion issues affecting workplace relationships and service delivery.
- Design and facilitate training, workshops and resources that build staff and leadership knowledge and capacity.
- Support effective responses to concerns involving discrimination, antisemitism, racism, exclusion and identity-based harm.
- Advance understanding of Jewish diversity and identity and contemporary and historical antisemitism.
- Represent JF&CS in community, sector and cross-sector equity, inclusion and human rights initiatives, bringing informed perspectives on Jewish experiences and antisemitism while fostering respectful dialogue across communities.
- Build relationships with community, equity, human rights and sector partners.
- Collaborate with the Manager of Jewish Life and Culture to advance an inclusive and culturally responsive organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in equity, diversity, inclusion, human rights, organizational development or a related field
- Demonstrated understanding of Jewish diversity and identity, antisemitism, and the experiences of Jewish communities within equity and human-rights frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing organizational equity and inclusion strategies and initiatives and supporting leaders through organizational change.
- Strong facilitation, coaching and consultation skills, with experience building staff and leadership capacity.
- Ability to navigate complex and sensitive conversations involving identity, discrimination, inclusion and differing perspectives.
If you are ready to lead meaningful change and advance equity, inclusion and belonging across our organization and community, we want to hear from you!
Additional Information
Salary Range
Posting Date: October 19, 2026
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible.
Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Manager, Equity & Belonging in Toronto employer: Jewish Family and Child Service
At Jewish Family and Child Service, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering equity, inclusion, and belonging within our workplace and community. Our collaborative work culture encourages professional growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, while our commitment to diversity ensures that every voice is valued. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a supportive environment where you can lead meaningful change and make a real impact on the lives of others.
Contact Details:
Jewish Family and Child Service Recruitment Team
