Senior Lead - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB)

In short:  We are looking for a seasoned internal comms expert with direct experience in leading strategic communications and standing up business partnership models to serve internal functions - including deskless audiences. Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Communications, the Head of Functional Communications will partner with regional and functional leaders across the business to build team culture and disseminate important information. Whether capturing stories about our culture or helping teams navigate change, this leader will drive impactful communication strategies from start to finish. This role will be highly embedded in On’s unique and entrepreneurial culture; collaborating with multiple teams to optimize information flow and bring great messages to life. Your mission: * Writing messages for global audiences on key topics related to our strategy and culture. * Co-leading On’s approach to change and crisis management, and how big messages make their way into teams’ daily activities. * Developing a sub-audience approach that uniquely serves the needs of our store population, regional teams, and leadership layers. * Leading executive communications for key leaders at On across business functions, including live speaking moments and written messages. Your story: In addition to a specific passion for internal communication and culture, we hope you’ll also bring: * 10+ years of experience working in creative and multi-disciplinary roles across Communications, Change Management, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. * Strong writing skills. No matter the subject, you are able to easily identify a story and bring it to life in a clear and compelling way – through talking points, slides, videos, and other mediums. * Thought leadership. You bring big ideas - and the strategic acumen to actually make them happen. You are skilled at translating your vision into words; bringing peers and stakeholders on board.Executive experience. You have extensive experience working with senior leaders and have played a central role in building executive personas. * Team leadership. You are a passionate people leader, accustomed with charting growth paths and strategic vision for the team members you support. * Creativity. Ideally, you bring expertise in at least one relevant audiovisual format (video, audio, graphic design, animation) and find energy in a brainstorming session. * Collaborative mindset. You enjoy leading large, cross-functional projects and tackling ambiguity with organization. * Tons of motivation. You are a self-starter; skilled at proactively pitching ideas and getting them off the ground. You’re always picking up new skills and happy to operate in the weeds. * Industry knowledge. You regularly follow media trends and are highly analytical; able to learn systems easily; identify gaps; and problem solve accordingly. Experience using Slack and G-Suite apps is a plus. * English fluency. Additional languages are a plus. Your Team: This role sits within Internal Communications – a team focused on driving connection and clarity across our global team at On. We’re big thinkers and change-makers, constantly looking for new ways to inform and inspire. If you’re passionate about impacting culture and applying your creativity in various areas of the business, you’ll be in great company.

WHO WE ARE SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability, and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can. As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success. SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being, and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity. OUR CULTURE A recipient of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we foster a culture grounded in our core values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. Our culture continues to evolve as we adapt to new ways of working, strengthening our ability to collaborate, remain agile, and support one another. This sustained recognition reflects a workplace defined by compassion, flexibility, and a shared commitment to excellence.   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR HR ADVISOR, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HR ANALYTICS The HR Advisor, Organizational Development and HR Analytics strengthens SCC’s organizational development and HR analytics capabilities. The role supports the development and execution of SCC’s OD strategy, focusing on team effectiveness, leadership development, change enablement, and employee experience. The Advisor leads and supports culture-building initiatives, including DEI, recognition, and wellbeing, embedding these values into everyday practice and fostering a culture grounded in continuous improvement, inclusion, and belonging. Applying critical thinking, the Advisor develops and applies tools to monitor workforce trends, analyze engagement data, and generate insights that identify risks and opportunities, support strategic workforce planning, and inform executive decision-making. They collaborate closely with HR colleagues and partners across SCC to ensure alignment and impact.   Your Background Requirements Security clearance: Reliability Language: Bilingual Imperative (SISS)   Education * Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, or an equivalent combination of post secondary education and extensive human resources experience Experience and skills * 5–10 years of progressive human resources experience in a senior advisor role * Experience leading, and delivering HR programs such as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), employee engagement, employee experience and culture initiatives. * Experience working in learning and development, including setting strategy, overseeing program design, development and delivery, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. * Experience with integrated talent management practices, including workforce planning, talent development processes, and succession planning. * Experience in organizational development, including team effectiveness, leadership development, and change enablement to support organizational transformation and change initiatives. * Proficiency in HR analytics and business intelligence, including analyzing workforce data, generating insights, and developing executive-level dashboards and reports, with the ability to coach others in interpreting data and applying evidence-based decision-making to planning, policy, and program design. * Hands-on experience using HRIS platforms (e.g., Dayforce or similar) and tools such as Excel or Power Bi to extract, analyse, and interpret workforce data. * Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience leading discussions, workshops, or presentations with diverse stakeholder groups.   YOU MAY ALSO HAVE * CHRP designation KEY ACTIVITIES * Operationalize SCC’s organizational development strategy to strengthen team effectiveness, leadership development, change enablement, and employee experience. * Manage SCC’s learning and development function, including designing, delivering, and evaluating initiatives that build individual and team capability aligned with organizational priorities. * Manage succession planning using SCC’s established framework, including developing succession plans, and supporting leaders and staff in their execution. * Lead and support culture initiatives that promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEAs), employee recognition, and wellbeing. * Embed organizational values into everyday practice to foster a culture grounded in continuous improvement, inclusion, and belonging. * Advance SCC’s HR analytics and BI capabilities by designing and implementing tools that monitor workforce trends, employee engagement using Dayforce and other HR data sources. * Analyze quantitative and qualitative HR data using BI methodologies to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and enhance organizational effectiveness. * Identify workforce risks and opportunities through predictive analytics and trend analysis, supporting proactive planning and mitigation strategies. * Support strategic workforce planning through scenario modeling, forecasting, and data-driven recommendations grounded in Dayforce analytics and HR data. * Develop and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and visualizations tailored to executive audiences, integrating Dayforce data with other internal and external benchmarks. * Collaborate across SCC to embed HR analytics into planning, policy development, and program design, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.