Associate Director, Culture and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

ABOUT US

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and disrupting the market through data and technology.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.

We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Associate Director, Culture, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Description of the Position

As the Associate Director, Culture and EDI, you will play a critical role in supporting and advancing the Foundation’s culture transformation—working alongside senior leaders, a dedicated Steering Committee, and the Director, People and Culture to embed a more inclusive, connected, and value-driven employee experience.

This role is ideal for a strategic culture leader who understands how large-scale change truly happens: through alignment, influence, strong governance, and sustained leadership commitment. You will be instrumental in enabling, coordinating, and accelerating it, ensuring momentum, clarity, and measurable progress.

Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, you will oversee a portfolio spanning culture transformation, EDI, total rewards and people analytics. You will lead and develop a talented team, including direct oversight of the Manager, Total Rewards and People Analytics, while partnering closely with leaders across the organization to foster a high-performing, inclusive and purpose-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

Support Culture Transformation & Employee Experience

• You will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor—helping translate vision into action.
• Support the Culture Transformation Steering Committee by providing structure, insight, and coordination to advance culture priorities.
• Partner closely with the Director, People and Culture and Senior Management Team (SMT) to support the design, implementation, and tracking of culture transformation initiatives.
• Help integrate aspirational values and desired behaviours into people programs, leadership practices, and the employee experience.
• Develop frameworks, tools, and insights that enable leaders to model inclusive, values-driven leadership.
• Support initiatives that strengthen engagement, belonging, recognition, and well-being, grounded in data and feedback.

Advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

• Lead the ongoing development, execution, and monitoring of the Foundation’s multi-year EDI roadmap.
• Partner with internal groups—including the People and Culture team, EDI Committee, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and leaders—to co-create inclusive and impactful programs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to ensure EDI best practices are embedded across all people processes and policies.
• Oversee enterprise-wide EDI learning initiatives and support the advancement of inclusive leadership capabilities.
• Collaborate with Internal Communications to develop a compelling EDI communications strategy to drive engagements and visibility.
• Support the growth and sustainability of ERGs while staying informed on emerging EDI trends and practices.

Leadership Oversight for Total Rewards

• You will provide oversight and strategic guidance across Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, payroll, wellness, and recognition - supported by subject-matter expertise on your team.
• Lead through influence and governance, empowering the Manager, Total Rewards and People Analytics to provide technical expertise.
• Champion holistic wellness and meaningful recognition and reward strategies that elevate the employee experience.
• Ensure appropriate governance, risk management, and compliance with relevant legislation, including Pay Equity and Pay Transparency.

Enable Insight Through People Analytics

• Lead the development and execution of end-to-end People Analytics strategy that delivers meaningful, actionable insights to leaders.
• Oversee the design and upkeep of dynamic HR dashboards, scorecards, and reports—tracking key metrics like engagement, turnover, internal mobility, and EDI representation.
• Identify workforce trends, spotlight opportunities, and monitor progress against culture, engagement, and EDI goals.
• Be a champion for evidence-based decision-making, using people data to inform strategy, improve experiences, and drive organizational performance.
• Design and implement feedback loops—surveys, pulse checks, listening tools—that help us stay tuned into what our employees need and value most.

Lead and Develop a High-Impact Team

• Develop and coach a passionate team committed to impact, learning, and collaboration.
• Create space for ongoing growth and development, investing in both your team’s success and your own leadership journey.
• Champion diversity of thought and experience, ensuring every team member feels empowered to contribute and thrive.

Qualifications

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in people, culture, and/or EDI roles, with demonstrated experience supporting or enabling organizational culture transformation.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, steering committees, or governance bodies to advance complex change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and how to apply them in practice.
• Experience providing leadership oversight across Total Rewards or other specialized HR functions, with the ability to lead through others’ expertise.
• Demonstrated success in leading/supporting EDI initiatives at an enterprise level
• Experience using people data and insights to inform decision-making and track progress.
• Demonstrated success coaching teams and influencing at senior levels.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Act, and AODA.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust and credibility across the organization.
• Proficient working with digital tools, analytics platforms, and collaboration technologies.

We’re looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Total Compensation Package

Expected Hiring Salary Range: $99,297 – $124,121; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $142,739. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Associate Director, Culture, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

To help you lead in the fight for kids’ health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental top up – to name a few!

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time;

Hours: Hybrid work model: minimum two days per week in-office (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Available To: Internal and External Candidates

Available: Immediately; this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Date Posted: February 2, 2026

Deadline: February 16, 2026

Screening and interviews may begin prior to the posting close date. We encourage early applications

How to apply: Please apply on-line by visiting our website: https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/careersandvolunteers

Please note that automated tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support the pre-screening of applications as part of our recruitment process.

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at: recruitment@sickkidsfoundation.com