INCLUSION, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, ANTI-RACISM, ACCESSIBILITY (IDEAA) COMMITTEE

Interested in joining our Committee?

Please submit a completed application no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025 for consideration.

IDEAA COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM

INCLUSION, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, ANTI-RACISM, ACCESSIBILITY (IDEAA) COMMITTEE

North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is seeking membership for the Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, Anti-Racism, Accessibility (IDEAA) Committee. The IDEAA Committee aims to advance the commitment to being socially accountable at the North Shore Health Network (NSHN).

The purpose of the IDEAA Committee is to provide strategic guidance, recommendations, and oversight in matters related to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism, with the goal of improving patient, client, resident and provider experience, inclusion and belonging. The committee will engage in proactive efforts to eliminate systemic barriers, ensure fair representation, and promote a culture of respect and understanding aligning with NSHN’s values.

NSHN is intentionally seeking the perspectives and participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving communities.

The committee is seeking applications for the following members:

  • One (1) member selected or appointed by CUPE Local 5171

  • One (1) member selected or appointed by ONA Local 2

  • One (1) member of the NSHN Leadership Team

  • One (1) member of the NSHN Nursing Leadership Team

  • One (1) member selected by the Patient & Family Advisory Committee

  • Up to three (3) members from the General Public

  • At least one (1) worker member from the Richards Landing – Matthews Site

  • At least one (1) worker member from the Thessalon Site

  • At least one (1) worker member from the Blind River Site

The IDEAA Committee will meet at minimum three (3) times per year (approx. 5 hours per year commitment).

Meetings scheduled for 2025/26:

Thursday November 13/25 @ 4:00 pm NSHN Blind River Site / Virtual Option

Thursday February 12/26 @ 4:00 pm NSHN Blind River Site / Virtual Option

Thursday June 11/26 @ 4:00 pm NSHN Blind River Site / Virtual Option

Please submit a completed application no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025 for consideration. Applications may be completed online at www.nshn.care/IDEAA, submitted via Mail, Email, Fax, or dropped off at an NSHN Site to the attention of:

 IDEAA Committee

c/o Human Resources, North Shore Health Network, 525 Causley St., P.O. Box 970, Blind River, Ontario    P0R 1B0

Fax: (705) 356-1220

 E-mail: humanresources@nshn.care