Manager, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good.

For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet.

Lottery | Casino | Sports

Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world.

We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet.

Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition.

We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. This is a hybrid role.

For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations:

2940 Virtual Way, Vancouver | 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops

This is a Permanent, Full Time opportunity

Expected Salary Range: $104,662.00 - $130,827.00 - $163,533.00

Our typical hiring range will be +/- 5% of the midpoint shown above

Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role

The Company

For nearly four decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.5 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, host local governments, health care, education and community programs across the province.

The Team
Joining the People and Culture team at BCLC means you'll be working with a trusted, passionate, hard working, employee focused team of professionals developing and implementing world class people and culture strategies, programs and practices across Talent Management, People Development and Operations, Organizational Change, Rewards, Recruitment and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

The Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) team is responsible for fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong. They support our mandate for social purpose and indigenous reconciliation as well as our provincial mandates of antiracism and accessibility.

The Role
Reporting to the Director, People Development and Operations, the Manager of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging will lead initiatives that foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. This role is pivotal in creating a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential. This role supports the advancement of People and Culture's Social Purpose initiatives through the employee life cycle.

At BCLC, our commitment to Social Purpose and our Values are the heartbeat of our vibrant culture! We believe in creating an environment where every action, decision, and interaction embodies our Social Purpose and Values of Respect, Integrity, and Community.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) efforts, ensuring that our policies, practices, and culture reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Your work will have a profound impact on employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational performance. By championing DIB, you will help us attract a diverse talent pool that feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.

What you will accomplish

• Increase the representation of underrepresented groups within the organization
• Develop and execute a comprehensive DIB strategy that aligns with BCLC's mission and values, and partner with other People and Culture teams to ensure DIB principles are integrated throughout all people processes
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to embed DIB into al employee life touchpoints and ensure that DIB lens is incorporated into all the people, product, policy and processes organization-wide
• Create programs that build awareness and understanding of DIB initiatives
• Foster an inclusive culture through the creation and support of the DIB committee and employee resource groups
• Implement and oversee DIB training programs to enhance awareness and engagement among employees.
• Leads the project management process through implementation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure stages including producing all relevant documentation
  

Qualifications and skills

• University degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Sciences or in a related field
• Certification for Diversity and Inclusion will be considered
• 5 -7 years related experience with at least 5 years diversity and inclusion experience in a work environment, including experience in implementation of and supporting diversity committees and employee resource groups
• Proven leadership experience, including leading, mentoring and developing high performing teams experience leading and directing the work of a team
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered

What will make you successful

• You are a strategic thinker, with the ability to develop and implement long-term DIB strategies that align with organizational goals
• You are a strong communicator, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey DIB concepts and initiatives
• You have proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change
• You have strong analytical skills including strong data analysis skills to develop, track and report on DIB metrics and progress
• You have the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with diverse teams
• You have strong project management skills, including organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

It would be awesome if you also had

• Experience with relevant employment laws and regulations related to DIB
• Familiarity with social purpose companies and alignment between DIB and Social Purpose opportunities
• Experience with change management and organizational development
• Knowledge of current DIB trends and research

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What's in it for you

• Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement
• We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week
• Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning
• See all our rewards here
  

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience.

We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong.

Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out!

Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more!

If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: recruitment@bclc.com.

All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada