Organizational Development & Anti-Racism Specialist

Summary:

The organizational development and anti-racism specialist provides strategic leadership and subject matter expertise to advance the institution’s commitments to anti-racism (AR), anti-oppression (AO), equity, and inclusive organizational effectiveness. This position focuses primarily on systemic anti-racism and anti-oppression work while intentionally integrating organizational development practices to embed sustainable culture change, leadership capacity, and inclusive people systems across the organization.

The role leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of institution‑wide AR/AO strategies, frameworks, and initiatives, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and governance bodies on dismantling systemic racism and exclusion. Building campus-wide capacity, the specialist advances and supports organizational interventions that strengthen culture, engagement, and employee experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of institutional anti-racism and anti-oppression strategies, frameworks, and initiatives.
• Provides expert consultation and coaching to senior leaders, managers, and committees on dismantling systemic racism and oppression within organizational policies, structures, and practices.
• Designs and delivers learning programs, resources, and facilitation focused on anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, reconciliation, and inclusive leadership.
• Supports culturally responsive approaches to addressing incidents of racism, discrimination, and harm, including advisory and restorative practices.
• Leads and contributes to organizational development initiatives such as leadership development, engagement strategies, and change management aligned with anti-racism and inclusion goals.
• Integrates anti-racism and organizational development principles into talent, learning, and people practices, in collaboration with human resources and other campus partners.
• Supports the design and evaluation of organizational interventions that strengthen inclusive culture, collaboration, and employee experience.
• Develops and applies qualitative and quantitative measures to assess institutional progress, risks, and outcomes related to anti-racism and anti-oppression.
• Builds capacity across campus in the AR/AO domain and leverages the expertise of individuals and units whose work or interests intersect with AR/AO.
• Applies organizational diagnostics, workforce data, and systems thinking to inform people strategies and organizational effectiveness.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, social sciences, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, or organizational development roles.
• Experience leading organizational development, change management, engagement, or leadership development initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in anti-racism and anti-oppression theory, systems change, and inclusive organizational practices.
• Strong facilitation, consultation, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning related to reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and organizational effectiveness.

Department: Organizational Design, Learning & Development
Status: Permanent

Employment Group: Exempt
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $72,511.00 - 119,943.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 3

Posted Date: 5/28/2026

Closing Date: 6/26/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action**.**
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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