Manager - Equity and Integration, Black Health

Career Opportunity

Position Title:                 Manager - Equity and Integration, Black Health

Classification:                Manager

Job Type:                     Full-Time Term (12 Months) 1.0 FTE

Department:                   Family & Community Services

Location:                      30 Rosemount                         

Reporting to:                   Director, Family and Community Services

Compensation:              $89,508.74 – $105,520.37 plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Deadline to apply:       April 3, 2026, by 5:00pm

Apply to:                          https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/758 

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About us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

In recognition of the goals of the Ontario Black Health Plan and our commitment to advancing health equity, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB), including those with lived/living experience within these communities

What the Program Entails

The Family & Community Services department supports community wellbeing through integrated health and social services, health promotion, community development, and equity-focused initiatives. Within this department, the Black Health portfolio advances culturally responsive, community-informed approaches that improve access, coordination, and health outcomes for Black communities in Ottawa. This work aligns with SWCHC’s mission, the organization’s strategic priorities, and broader provincial efforts to advance Black Health equity.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Director, Family & Community Services, the Manager – Equity and Integration, Black Health helps advance SWCHC’s equity commitments in the area of Black Health. This role works across the organization to integrate and coordinate health and social service supports for Black communities. The role also aligns with the Black Health Committee’s (BHC) provincial Black health strategy and identifies opportunities to advance Ontario Health’s Black Health Plan. 

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What We’re Looking For

Life and Work Experience

Experience working within health service delivery focused on priority populations including Black health & wellness initiatives

Demonstrated experience and understanding of community development, social determinants of health, anti-oppression and health equity

Relevant and significant coordination, program or project management experience.

Your Education Path

Master’s Degree in relevant discipline (social work, sociology, public health, etc.) or a combination of undergraduate degree and significant community development experience.

Required Language

Fluency in English is required.

Working knowledge of French or other languages are an asset.

What You Bring to the Table

Demonstrated commitment to the principles of health equity, inclusion and anti-racism/anti-oppression

Demonstrated success in design, development, and implementation of organization-wide initiatives.

Excellent time management skills and project management methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Ability to work under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines with the highest degree of accuracy.

Ability to monitor own performance objectively.

Ability to evaluate own needs for personal and professional development to maintain a high level of competence and practice.

Demonstrated complex decision-making ability and creative problem solving / critical thinking.

Demonstrated ability to persuade and positively influence others.

Strong leadership skills are required: people leadership, coaching, decision making, and motivation

Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of population health focused initiatives, programs and outcomes

Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with a proven ability to successfully deal with complex issues working within the context of cross-functional teams

Strong verbal, written, presentation (PowerPoint) and interpersonal skills

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Your Day-to-Day at a Glance

As our Equity and Integration, Black Health Manager, your responsibilities are:

Lead the continued implementation of SWCHC’s Black Health Plan activities and objectives in alignment with the provincial mandate and the organization’s strategic priorities.

Work with internal programs to strengthen referral pathways, coordination, and community engagement efforts that improve access to culturally responsive health and social services for Black communities.

Build and maintain relationships with external partners to strengthen supports related to chronic disease management, mental health, and Black women’s health.

Provide leadership to increase organizational awareness of Black Health priorities and support the advancement of equity-focused initiatives across teams and services.

Identify and support education, health promotion, and system navigation opportunities that respond to the needs of Black communities, including equity-deserving groups within these communities.

Participate in and support internal and external partnerships, stakeholder meetings, and broader system collaboration initiatives.

Collaborate on internal and external communications to promote awareness of Black Health priorities, initiatives, and community engagement activities.

Support data-informed planning, program monitoring, evaluation, and performance reporting related to Black Health initiatives.

Contribute to organizational planning, continuous improvement, and team effectiveness through leadership, coordination, and collaboration.

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Ready to Apply?

Take your career to the next level! Submit a cover letter and your resume by 5:00pm on April 3, 2026, to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/758 

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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services. 

This posting is for a temporary position to cover maternity leave for the duration of the incumbent’s absence 

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.