Senior Manager, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with our 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com. 

Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, the Senior Manager, Diversity Equity and Inclusion role, is based at Gildan’s corporate office located in Montreal, Canada. This position is responsible for implementing and sustaining the Global DE&I strategy, and for positioning DE&I initiatives throughout our vertically integrated structure.

The role 

• Develop, implement and support organization-wide diversity and inclusion strategy and directions based on Gildan’s business plan and values;
• Propose and recommend to the organization any relevant programs to ensure a more diverse workplace. Structure action plans and ensure their effective deployment;
• Advise and support business units in their human resources initiatives and practices to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace;
• Identify key players in the external community and build lasting partnerships. Act as an ambassador of Gildan in the area of employee diversity with external partners and authorities;
• Develop an external and internal visibility and communication plan to achieve Gildan’s diversity and inclusion objectives;
• Identify and propose strategies and actions to encourage leaders to adopt practices that promote openness and acceptance of diversity and that value equity and inclusion. Propose and oversee the deployment of relevant training and awareness activities to reinforce a culture of equity and inclusion;
• Develop and update relevant indicators for measuring our performance and progress about our diversity and inclusion strategies and programs.

The requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, industrial relations or any other relevant discipline; a master’s degree is an asset;
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in developing and implementing diversity policies and programs in a large organization;
• Experience in organizational development is an asset;
• Experience collaborating with team members across the globe within different cultures;
• Knowledge of the applicable laws and programs;
• Very strong analytical and organizational diagnostic skills;
• Strong project management skills;
• Strong influencing skills and politically savvy;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English. French and Spanish are an asset;
• Readily voices opinions (supported by facts), escalate issues and ideas, and able to positively manage relationships;
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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