Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Company Description

Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization

When you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. As a professional investment management organization, CPP Investments invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure its financial sustainability for generations of working and retired Canadians.

CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3.6 trillion in assets by 2050. The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Sydney.

CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to:

• Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Global career development opportunities
• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration
• A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance
• An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts lives

If you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here. 

Job Description

As the Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide EDI programs that advance culture, talent outcomes, and organizational performance. This role drives cross-functional initiatives that embed inclusion and equity across all aspects of the employee experience, ensuring all individuals—regardless of identity—are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

You will be part of a global investment organization of 2,000+ employees, working on behalf of over 22 million contributors and beneficiaries. EDI is central to our purpose and values. We are committed to fostering a culture where diversity of thought, background, and experience is embraced, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to grow, contribute, and lead.

Role-Specific Accountabilities:

• Deliver high-quality, detail-oriented work across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring execution excellence, stakeholder confidence, and alignment to enterprise timelines.
• Partner with the Managing Director, EDI to implement and manage a global strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion that aligns with the company's values, mission, and business goals.
• Manage and support regulatory compliance requirements, including but not limited to Employment Equity Act (EEA), Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and required US filings.
• Research, develop, recommend, and drive creative, scalable and high-impact EDI solutions aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with Talent and leadership to embed EDI across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Drive data-informed decision-making through regular monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on EDI KPIs; connect insights to enterprise-wide performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on diversity and inclusion, contributing to discussions and issue management within Talent and in support of departmental leaders
• Manage governance and support 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Partner with leaders to embed inclusive leadership practices and drive cultural transformation.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to champion diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Stay abreast of best practices related to EDI and champion equity-centred enhancements
• Develop internal communications communications strategies to deepen EDI literacy, transparency, and accountability across the organization.
• Work closely with external partners, assistants, vendors, and other stakeholders to optimize partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications would be a plus.
• 6+ years of progressive experience advancing inclusive talent or organizational culture strategies in complex or global environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale Talent programs or initiatives with measurable organizational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with limited oversight.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence at all levels.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, with an ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis to track and improve diversity metrics.
• Familiarity with relevant employment legislation and regulations.
• Experience operating in a global environment with understanding of diverse regulatory Jurisdictions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Tableau.

Additional Information

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At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer:

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.  CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.