Apply to join Vaughan’s Addressing Anti-Black Racism Special Advisory Committee
The City of Vaughan is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse,
inclusive and equitable where all citizens, employees, businesses and visitors are
provided with accessible opportunities to engage and participate. Do you want
to help further initiatives that address anti-Black racism and share your lived
perspective? By joining the City of Vaughan’s new Addressing
Anti-Black Racism Special Advisory Committee, you can help guide the
creation of an action plan to address anti-Black racism in Vaughan. Public
recruitment is now underway for 10 committee members from the community. Submit
your application by Friday,
Aug. 5 to be considered.
Learn more about this Special Advisory Committee below.
Why is the City creating this Special Advisory Committee?
At the April 27, 2022 Council Meeting, the City’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and multi-year action plan was approved. Addressing all forms of racism, discrimination and bigotry, including anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism and religious intolerance, such as anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, is central to the success of this strategy.
In accordance with this strategy, the City plans on conducting extensive consultation with the diverse Black communities residing in Vaughan, including organizations within the GTA serving Black individuals, families and communities. Consultation through a community engagement process will inform the development of a report, recommendations and multi-year action plan to address anti-Black racism in Vaughan. The project requires the establishment of a project-bound special advisory committee dedicated to the Addressing Anti-Black Racism Community Engagement and Action-Plan project.
What is the goal of this Special Advisory Committee?
The Addressing Anti-Black Racism Special Advisory Committee will advise and guide the Addressing Anti-Black Racism Community Engagement and Action-Plan project.
The committee’s mandate is to:
- provide advice on the project.
- facilitate community connections.
- advise and guide the community engagement process.
- provide feedback on the reports in each phase of the project.
- provide feedback on the recommendations and action plan.
How many positions are available?
The City is looking for up to 10 citizens to serve on the Special Advisory Committee for approximately 15 months, beginning in September 2022. The required time commitment will be five to 15 hours per month. An honorarium will be provided to all committee members to compensate for their time, effort and contribution to this project.
What are the eligibility requirements to join?
The City is committed to having diverse Black community members represented on the Addressing Anti-Black Racism Special Advisory Committee. The City is seeking representation from community and policy leaders with lived experience and/or expertise in issues impacting Black communities and reflecting the diversity of Black communities. By partnering with residents, community leaders and community organizations, the City can centre the voices of Black community members to collaboratively address anti-Black racism.
How can I apply?
Complete the online Addressing Anti-Black Racism Special Advisory Committee application form available at vaughan.ca/DEI. Applications are being accepted until Friday, Aug. 5. Paper copies of the application form are available upon request.
All applications will be reviewed by the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Anti-Racism Specialist and City Manager, and selected applicants will be invited to an interview. The successful candidates will be notified by the end of August 2022.
Where can I find more information?
Visit vaughan.ca/DEI to learn more about the Special Advisory Committee and how to apply.
To learn more about Vaughan’s diversity efforts, visit vaughan.ca/DEI.
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