Manager, Culture & Inclusion
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
Shape a More Inclusive Future: Lead Culture & Inclusion at Loblaw. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to drive meaningful change across one of Canada's largest organizations, impacting the lives of over 200,000 colleagues and countless Canadians from coast to coast to coast. As Manager, Culture & Inclusion, you'll be a key architect in building a truly inclusive workplace where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered. You'll lead and inspire a network of colleague resource groups and leaders, fostering a culture of belonging that fuels innovation and drives business success. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Culture & Inclusion, you'll be supported by a dedicated team of DEI practitioners, an engaged executive Culture & Inclusion Council, and passionate HR and business leaders, all committed to making Loblaw a leader in diversity and inclusion
What will you do?
Support four main colleague resource groups to ensure their plans are aligned to enterprise Culture & Inclusion strategies and encompass our large matrixed organization including stores, DCs and corporate groups.
Act as a thought partner and strategic thinker to support colleague resource group leaders, executives and volunteers.
Understand standard processes and external and competitor market trends in culture and DEI and how they could translate to impactful initiatives for our business.
Manage, promote, and evolve external Culture & Inclusion partnerships and community investment grants.
Build effective communication plans to promote, excite and engage teams as we launch our Culture & Inclusion initiatives.
What experience and skills do you need for this role?
Experience managing DEI in the private and/or public sector and/or as a consultant (i.e., managing DEI councils, committee-driven events, communication, partnerships, and working with self-identification data).
Positive relationship management, collaboration and consulting skills combined with the ability to influence executives and other business leaders.
Creative and strategic mindset.
Confidence collaborating with different working styles, and colleagues at all levels in the organization.
Proven ability to think critically, resolve conflict, and solve problems.
People-centric, empathetic, and strong interpersonal skills.
A good public speaker, writer, and storyteller.
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
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