Oshawa has reissued a call to residents seeking applicants for its newest consultative committee — the Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
The goal of the committee is to develop a community-driven model for supporting the implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion Plan and provide a forum for consultation, feedback and discussion on matters of diversity, equity and inclusion in Oshawa, said a city media release.
To view the Diversity and Inclusion Plan and the Terms of Reference for the Committee, visit www.oshawa.ca/diversity.
Members of the committee will:
- Contribute to the implementation of the actions outlined in the Diversity and Inclusion Plan;
- Advise and assist City staff on:
- the elimination of barriers within City programs, services and policies for the diverse population of our community;
- corporate policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion;
- the development of new initiatives and programs;
- Provide a liaison/forum between City staff and the local community;
- Assist staff with education on the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion and celebrate the diverse social, cultural and traditional elements that make up Oshawa;
- Liaise with other municipal committees on related initiatives and share ideas and expertise on current and emerging issues;
- Provide a forum for discussion to foster greater understanding and awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion matters community partnerships;
- Live, work or study in Oshawa.
Membership will be a minimum of (12) and maximum of fifteen (15) members from the community representing a broad range of under-served and equity seeking groups such as, but not limited to:
- Faith-based groups
- LGBTQ2S+
- Persons with disabilities
- Racialized people, people of diverse ethnic or cultural origin
- Women
- Indigenous peoples
- Newcomers, new Canadians
- Persons living in poverty
- Seniors
- Youth
Applicants who are interested in donating their skills and time will be considered through an interview process based on:
- Experience working in teams, with community groups, boards or organizations;
- Knowledge, living or lived experience with diversity, equity and inclusion matters, and;
- Commitment as a change-agent in diversity, equity and inclusion matters in the community.
Applicants are asked to email a cover letter and resume to diversity@oshawa.ca before Friday, February 28, 2020 at 4:30 pm. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, visit www.oshawa.ca/diversity