Expression of Interest - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Anti-Racism Working Group
About the role
Department
Human Resources
Closing Date
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Description
We are excited to announce the formation of an Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) Working Group and are seeking expressions of interest from staff across all departments to participate.
Purpose of the Working Group
The EIDA-R Working Group will play a central role in shaping our organization’s journey toward a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Members will collaborate to:
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Develop a roadmap for EIDA-R enhancement in alignment with our organizational values.
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Identify opportunities to strengthen inclusivity, equity, and belonging across teams and programs.
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Provide feedback and recommendations to Executive Leadership on EIDA-R priorities and initiatives.
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Act as champions of diversity and inclusion within their respective areas.
Who Should Apply
We welcome volunteers from all levels, roles, and backgrounds who are passionate about building a respectful and inclusive workplace. No prior EIDA-R experience is required—just a commitment to learning, sharing, and contributing to positive change.
Time Commitment
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Working group members will meet approximately once per month (1–1.5 hours per meeting).
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Additional time may be needed for reviewing materials or contributing to specific initiatives.
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The group will be active for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
How to Express Interest
If you would like to participate, please express interest by applying through the Talent Pool Builder online application process by October 07, 2025 outlining:
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Your role within the organization
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Why you are interested in participating
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Any perspectives or experiences you would like to bring to the group
Selection Process
To ensure representation from diverse perspectives, members will be selected to reflect different departments, roles, and lived experiences within our organization.
Together, we can create a more inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage all interested staff to consider submitting an expression of interest.
Please express interest by applying directly via Talent Pool Builder before the indicated closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.
For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
Expression of Interest - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Anti-Racism Working Group
About the role
Department
Human Resources
Closing Date
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Description
We are excited to announce the formation of an Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) Working Group and are seeking expressions of interest from staff across all departments to participate.
Purpose of the Working Group
The EIDA-R Working Group will play a central role in shaping our organization’s journey toward a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Members will collaborate to:
-
Develop a roadmap for EIDA-R enhancement in alignment with our organizational values.
-
Identify opportunities to strengthen inclusivity, equity, and belonging across teams and programs.
-
Provide feedback and recommendations to Executive Leadership on EIDA-R priorities and initiatives.
-
Act as champions of diversity and inclusion within their respective areas.
Who Should Apply
We welcome volunteers from all levels, roles, and backgrounds who are passionate about building a respectful and inclusive workplace. No prior EIDA-R experience is required—just a commitment to learning, sharing, and contributing to positive change.
Time Commitment
-
Working group members will meet approximately once per month (1–1.5 hours per meeting).
-
Additional time may be needed for reviewing materials or contributing to specific initiatives.
-
The group will be active for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
How to Express Interest
If you would like to participate, please express interest by applying through the Talent Pool Builder online application process by October 07, 2025 outlining:
-
Your role within the organization
-
Why you are interested in participating
-
Any perspectives or experiences you would like to bring to the group
Selection Process
To ensure representation from diverse perspectives, members will be selected to reflect different departments, roles, and lived experiences within our organization.
Together, we can create a more inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage all interested staff to consider submitting an expression of interest.
Please express interest by applying directly via Talent Pool Builder before the indicated closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.
For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.