Americas Diversity Ambassador – Remote, Canada
The Diversity Ambassador will be responsible for driving the development, implementation and integration of best practices, resources, and trends to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural proficiency in the organization. Acting as a liaison between the Diversity Committee and the Americas Executive Team you will provide the vision and leadership in the development of new programs and initiatives that advance the company’s efforts toward achieving inclusive excellence.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Strategy, Communication & Leadership
Required to monitor and advise the business on current equal opportunity and affirmative action regulations, as well as common non-discrimination policy.
Provides advice and guidance for strategic direction to the Executive team and business leaders regarding diversity, equity and inclusion best practices.
Guidance and support for the organizations workplace, policies and procedures, ensuring that these are all inclusive
Provide assistance and support where required for diversity-based disputes and claims of discrimination against the organization or other employees.
Represents the Company to external partners, organizations, and agencies and manages external requests for the Company’s DEI strategy and initiatives in line with communication guidelines.
Collaborates with external and internal diversity groups to promote and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Educate & Implement initiatives for sustainable progress
Preparing and building relationships among colleagues through diversity and inclusion training
Provides strategic direction for training initiatives on diversity to support a sustainable environment of equity and inclusion.
Identifying external trends and recognize best practice which will increase diversity among the workforce
Enhance the sense of belonging and human relations
Create and promote diversity-oriented events, minority and protected class inclusion programs and cross-cultural workshops
Increase awareness
Emphasize the value of diversity in the workplace
Identify areas of opportunity and provide direction
Improve diversity and inclusion practices
Assist in implementing and driving diversity initiatives
Promoting a culture of openness and inclusion
Drive Initiatives, creates awareness and educates
Identifying, implementing and driving initiatives
Identifying new programs or initiatives that can bolster diversity within the organization
Creation and promotion of diversity-oriented events, programs and workshops
Increasing awareness and perspective
Identify, build, and sustain community partnerships to support corporate diversity and inclusion projects, plans, programs and business strategies
Developing and supporting change
Addressing issues facing specific demographics
Track performance metrics on the progress of initiatives
Benefits Include
Generous remuneration structure
Travel perks/discounts.
Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
Generous paid-time off policy
National/International Award Nights and Conferences
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
Benefits including vision, medical, and dental
Employee Assistance Program
RRSP with matching
Employee Share Plan
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
Ongoing training and professional development
Fun and flexible work environment
Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation and Brighter Futures program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, Volunteering and Fundraising.
Employee giving program
Annual Charity Trip
Office Environmental Program
1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year
Qualifications & Prior Experience
Experience working with committees, teams or groups dedicated to effecting change
A passion for diversity, inclusion and equal rights
Prior Human Resources, Diversity or other related experience – Preferred
Demonstrated experience with community, outreach or volunteer groups – Preferred
#LI-REMOTELocation – Remote, Canada
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for and you would like to be part of our award winning culture then APPLY NOW.
Travel is booming once again, and our roles are being filled quicker than a nonstop from London to New York. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Our promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversification of our society. Flight Centre Travel Group is committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment selection process. If you require accommodation because of a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know in advance by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca
