Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Coordinator
CASA Mental Health
·4 days ago
- Salary
- C$62k – C$93k/yr
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- PhD
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Join CASA Mental Health to be part of an impactful team delivering culturally-safe mental health services to children, youth, and families, bridging the missing middle with holistic care. Experience life-work harmony, competitive benefits and the fulfillment of making a difference in empowering individuals to thrive.
Job Details
Salary range: $62,464 - $93,167
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA Fort Road
Union: Out of Scope
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
About the Role
CASA’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) programs aim to foster a culturally safe and inclusive environment for staff, clients and communities. As a leading provider of mental health services for children, youth and families in Alberta, we recognize the role organizations play in driving social change. Through critical reflection, respectful dialogue and shared learning, we aim to address systemic inequities and honour the diverse lived experiences of those we serve. The IDEA initiatives support CASA’s mission to provide equitable, culturally sensitive mental health services while promoting understanding, engagement and inclusion within our communities.
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Coordinator will:
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Your Well-Being Matters
At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.
What We Offer:
Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at [email protected]
Closing Date: July 22, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-107.
Job Details
Salary range: $62,464 - $93,167
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA Fort Road
Union: Out of Scope
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
About the Role
CASA’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) programs aim to foster a culturally safe and inclusive environment for staff, clients and communities. As a leading provider of mental health services for children, youth and families in Alberta, we recognize the role organizations play in driving social change. Through critical reflection, respectful dialogue and shared learning, we aim to address systemic inequities and honour the diverse lived experiences of those we serve. The IDEA initiatives support CASA’s mission to provide equitable, culturally sensitive mental health services while promoting understanding, engagement and inclusion within our communities.
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Coordinator will:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the IDEA department.
- Oversee the department's email inbox, manage calendars and maintain organized documentation.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare necessary materials and assist in creating reports and presentations.
- Develop and refine presentations, reports and briefing documents for department leadership.
- Manage and update data in IDEA-related tracking systems and databases.
- Maintain and curate the IDEA cultural calendar, ensuring it aligns with departmental goals, and assist in planning and promoting cultural events and observances.
- Organize and manage logistics for events and program development, including venue bookings, speaker arrangements and catering coordination.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, coordinate IDEA-related training sessions and assist in managing external partnerships and resources.
Qualifications
- Certificate in business or administration is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, human resources, social justice, communications, or related disciplines) is preferred.
- Minimum of two to three years of recent work experience that includes IDEA project/process management, engagement and administrative support for implementation of multiple projects and initiatives.
- Event coordination experience, ideally in a diversity, equity and inclusion or human resources context.
- A passion for diversity, equity and inclusion, ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and familiarity with cultural best practices or a demonstrated interest in IDEA initiatives.
- Experience in organizing events, managing calendars and handling logistics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, etc.).
Conditions of Employment
- A satisfactory Criminal Records Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
Your Well-Being Matters
At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.
What We Offer:
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
- Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.
- Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
- Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
- Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
- Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
- Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.
Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at [email protected]
Closing Date: July 22, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-107.
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