Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities togethere. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion!  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Salary Range: TBD

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace — one that empowers our team to do their best work, and where every patient, family, and staff member feels valued, respected, and supported. Guided by our vision, “Creating healthier communities, together,” we strive to build an environment rooted in compassion, collaboration, and belonging.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development & Culture, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist will play a key role in advancing CMH’s DEI and Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation commitments. This role will lead initiatives that promote a respectful, inclusive, and culturally safe work environment for all.

The DEI Specialist will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of CMH’s DEI Plan and Indigenous Truth & ReconciliACTION Plan, building and nurturing community partnerships, and leading education and awareness initiatives across the organization. This includes chairing CMH’s Diversity Council and supporting the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Council to ensure alignment with organizational goals and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, coordinate, and execute projects that align with CMH’s DEI and Truth & Reconciliation objectives, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, on scope, and on budget.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance equity-focused strategies and foster inclusive workplace practices.
• Design and deliver DEI learning opportunities, workshops, and awareness campaigns to build organizational capacity and understanding.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with diverse community partners and Indigenous organizations.
• Apply evidence-informed approaches and project management methodologies to plan, evaluate, and continuously improve DEI initiatives.
• Facilitate small group sessions and discussions that create safe spaces for open, meaningful dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.
• Provide expert guidance and consultation to leadership and staff on DEI-related issues, policies, and practices.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to review and enhance policies, procedures, and recruitment practices to ensure they promote equity, accessibility, and cultural safety.
• Collect, analyze, and report on DEI and Truth & Reconciliation metrics to track progress, measure impact, and inform ongoing improvement.
• Develop internal communication strategies to share stories, celebrate milestones, and sustain organization-wide engagement in DEI and ReconciliACTION efforts.
• Ensure DEI and Indigenous initiatives contribute to culturally safe and equitable patient, family, and community experiences.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in Social Services, Humanities, Equity or Social Justice, Human Resources, or a health-related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.
• EDI certification (e.g., Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional) and/or Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, or a demonstrated commitment to cultural humility through ongoing learning, self-reflection, and openness to diverse perspectives
• Experience working in a complex healthcare or public sector environment is an asset
• Proven experience advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation efforts, and sustainable culture change and transformation
• Experience in community-based work with the ability to build and sustain meaningful partnerships
• Lived experience as a member of an equity-deserving community, or significant experience working with marginalized or Indigenous populations, is considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated ability to use data, metrics, and feedback to evaluate and strengthen DEI initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within the community and across organizational levels
• Strong commitment to fostering and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace culture
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing projects effectively and efficiently
• Experience implementing sustainable change initiatives that drive measurable impact
• Ability to manage a diverse workload, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet challenging deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to foster trust and collaboration among hospital staff, medical professionals, leadership, and the Board of Directors
• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to act independently when required
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and reconciliation to support healthy workplace relationships
• Consistent, reliable attendance and commitment to organizational excellence

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging.  We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.  We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s  commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.