City of Pickering
Jaclyn San Antonio is a seasoned professional in the fields of equity, diversity, and inclusion, currently serving as the Senior Advisor for the City of Pickering since July 2021. Previous roles include serving as the Equity, Inclusion & Social Change Strategist and Researcher at Centennial College from January 2019 to July 2021. Jaclyn has extensive teaching experience at Ontario Tech University from May 2005 to May 2019, covering diverse topics such as Hate Crime, Victimology, and Social Justice. Research expertise includes support for initiatives funded by key governmental bodies, focusing on literature reviews and methodology design. Additionally, Jaclyn has coordinated community development projects and youth programs, securing significant grant funding. Educational credentials consist of a PhD in Social Justice Education from the University of Toronto and both a Master's and Bachelor's in Criminology from Ontario Tech University.
City of Pickering
Pickering (population 99,200) is a welcoming and safe community, ideal for raising a family, starting and growing a business, and developing your career. An award-winning municipality, the City provides an unprecedented quality of life, has the highest diversity rate in Durham, and continues to attract residents and businesses from all over the world. Situated along the western edge of Durham Region, Pickering borders the City of Toronto, Markham, and Rouge National Park. Pickering has direct access to major highways, an educated and skilled labour force, exceptional infrastructure for business, prime employment lands, and a supportive municipal government. The City is comprised of ten departments: - Office of the CAO (Customer Care Centre and Public Affairs & Corporate Communications) -City Development -Community Services -Corporate Services -Economic Development & Strategic Projects -Engineering Services -Finance -Fire Services -Human Resources -Operations The City is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and strives to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment, and respect among all employees and community members. We recognize and value that diverse perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and lived experiences contribute to the growth and strength of the organization and community. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving communities including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and other diverse communities. The City’s dedicated staff are guided by core values and corporate priorities, which fuel an inclusive culture and encourage teamwork, customer service excellence, and personal and professional growth. The City provides a competitive compensation package (hybrid remote schedule, benefits, OMERS pension plan) with a focus on workplace wellness. Explore the City’s career opportunities and see how you can make a difference!