Ty Smith

Experience

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  Prisoners with AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN)

  Jan 1999 - May 2001

  Young Offender Educator

  Developed and facilitated HIV and safer sex workshops to youth living in group homes and young offender facilities within Ontario.

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  Syme-Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre

  Apr 1999 - Jun 1999

  Program Development Consultant

  Designed and implemented youth employment community research project, develop consultation tools, conducted randomly selected interviews with households in the catchment area. Produced assessment report with program development recommendations. Presented report to Program Director.

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  Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

  Feb 2001 - Dec 2002

  Education Coordinator

  Produced annual work plans and produced education materials and sexual health and life skills training curriculum. Facilitated training and workshop sessions with women and youth within high schools, community centres, social service agencies and community events. Conducted pre-and post evaluations. Modified curriculum accordingly. Wrote web copy. Networked with relevant stakeholders and community partners.

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  AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT)

  Jan 2002 - May 2005

  Community Development Coordinator

  Conducted community consultation and needs assessments, produced consultation report, redesigned community development program activities. Produced annual work plans using logic model and informed by stakeholder consultations and organizational priorities. Conducted community consultations, organized forums, conducted needs assessments among social service providers, resource development, focus group facilitation, community workshop development & facilitation, staff training & development, partnership development. Evaluated program activities and revised annual work plan accordingly. Show less

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  Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2004

  Organizational Development Consultant

  In collaboration with board sub-committee, researched government, union and organization policies and procedures, authored draft operational and HR policies and procedures.

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  Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

  Apr 2005 - Sept 2006

  Project Manager

  • Designed and managed a strategic alliance and capacity building project among three ethno-specific AIDS service organizations.• Conducted organizational and program audits to identify strengths, resources, gaps and opportunities for each organization as well as to identify areas of program duplication. Produced a report that included the proposed structure of the strategic alliance.• Facilitated community consultations using the Appreciative Inquiry method to identify culture, value, priorities and direction for each organization and for the alliance.• Planned, coordinated and co-facilitated joint strategic planning. Authored strategic plans. • Facilitated joint board development, formation of a joint management team, joint program planning, staff training and development. Strong program collaboration continues among the organizations. Show less

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  AIDS Bureau, Ministry of Health and Long-term Care

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

  Research Asssistant

  Designed eight month qualitative research activities, developed on-line survey, conducted one-on-one interviews, transcribed recorded interviews, coded interview and survey data, conducted analysis in partnership with the research committee, co-authored research report.

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  Adobe Consulting Services

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Associate

  Conducted a client consultation, performed a database and document review of organization programs, co-facilitated three stakeholder focus groups, and co-authored a programs evaluation report.

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  Adobe Consulting Services

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

  Associate

  As a member of a team of three consultants- supported a 10-month organizational change process through the design and implementation of an anti-racism and anti-oppression (ARAO) baseline survey, developed and co-facilitated baseline and level two training for staff members, management, volunteers and board member. Co developed agenda and co-facilitated two-day ARAO training with staff and management; produced draft project report.

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  Youth Advocacy Training Institute (YATI), Ontario Lung Association

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2008

  Diversity Trainer

  Developed anti-racism and anti-oppression training curriculum and co-facilitated a one-day sessions for Adult Regional Youth Advisors to foster inclusive outreach, youth engagement and programming.

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  Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Trustee)

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2010

  Project Manager

  • Designed, managed and implemented development of a sexual health print and online resource for newcomer men in six languages (English, French, Spanish, Cantonese, Hindi and Portuguese).• Managed two part-time project assistants. Oversaw the literature review. • Co-facilitated four focus groups and analyzed data to inform the content and format of the print resource.• Liaised with the website design and marketing firm. Managed timelines and site development.• Planned and executed a resource launch with over fifty attendees.• Produced and presented monthly project updates to the advisory committee• Developed and managed the $25,000 project budgetWebsite:http://new2ontario.ca/index.php?q=splash Show less

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  African Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO)

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2010

  Project Evaluator

  Conducted client consultation and document review; produced process evaluation framework for the Words into Deeds PHA Engagement Project; designed in-person interview questions for program coordinator and director, developed an online survey for clients and service providers; conducted data analysis; produced program evaluation report with recommendations; presented findings to PHA Advisory Body using PowerPoint.

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  Youth Challenge Fund

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Consultant

  • Designed and implemented assessment of the degree of integration of the four pillars in YCF’s 17 youth led Legacy initiatives involving racialized youth in Toronto’s 13 priority neighbourhoods. Produced and presented a report with recommendations.• Planned and facilitated a two-day strategic planning session with YCF staff to navigate remaining two years of the four-year initiative and determine mechanism for sustainability of the initiatives. Produced strategic plan document.• Conducted an assessment and redesign of a struggling Legacy initiative formerly known as the Social Enterprise Centre of Excellence (SECE) now know as the thriving Community Empowering Enterprises (CEE) Show less

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  Ryerson University, Faculty of Community Services

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Program Evaluator

  Client consultation and document review in collaboration with lead consultant; conducted focus group and one-on-one interviews with university stakeholders; contributed to data analysis and to draft report for evaluation of RU Interprofessional initiative.

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  Africans Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO).

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Project Evaluator

  Conducted project initiation meeting for the final outcome of the three-year Words into Deeds PHA Engagement Project. Conducted document review, interviews and focus group with the PHA Advisory Body to assess project outcomes. Produced and presented the project evaluation report.

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  Africans in Partnership Against AIDS

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

  Program Manager

  Achievements• Strengthened program performance through the development of performance expectations, performance management, annual program planning and capacity building for programs and services staff team of 13• Led development and implementation of a faith-based sexual health campaign, engaging faith leaders• Fostered a team-centered, collaborative learning environment through formation of self directed departmental teams, and provision of core skills and job specific training and development as well as encouraging self-directed learning. Show less

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  CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2017

  Facilitating Change Consultant & Volunteer

  The CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals is dedicated to addressing economic issues affecting Black youth. By ensuring the development of relevant and meaningful services and supports, we are working alongside the youth we serve to achieve emotional and financial freedom through Careers, Education and Empowerment (CEE).As a consultant:• Facilitated the development a three year strategic plan. • Provided counsel and support around strategic, operational and program planning, and human resources issues to the Executive Director.• Authored CEE Program Development Guide and facilitated staff orientation and program development.• Coached the Program Manager on formal program development design and development.As Founding Board Chair:• Supported the Executive Director in registering for charitable status.• Supported board recruitment and selection.• Led board, committee and policy development . Show less

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  Women and Trans Centre, University of Toronto

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2015

  Consultant

  - Recurrent facilitation of inclusion session for volunteers. -Led the formation of a team of consultants to facilitate 15 month restorative justice process.

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  Sherbourne Health Centre

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Equity Consultant

  Consulted with project lead on the scope, parameters and priorities for a trans equity assessment. Reviewed organizational documents, produced interview questions and recruitment tools, conducted 10 one-on-one interviews with employees. Produced assessment report with recommendations for policy, recruitment, performance management and training.

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  Sexual and Gender Diversity Office, University of Toronto

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  Diversity Consultant

  Achievement:• Recurrent facilitator of a four-hour anti-racism and anti-oppression sessions for 50 to 60 LGBTQ student leaders during the annual Leading with Pride conference.

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  Egale Canada Human Rights Trust

  Jun 2014 - May 2017

  Director of Programming

  Responsible for leading and growing Egale's equity and inclusion initiatives and training for the public, corporate and not-for-profit sectors.Achievements• Led the development of Egale's training social enterprise and business strategies, including cultivating a roster of independent trainers to broaden program reach and align with organizational growth. Tripled training revenue in 2016.• Led design and delivery of human rights, equity and inclusion resources, training and forums for education ministries, school boards, corporate and nonprofit clients in Canada and internationally.• Led the formation of a national seniors advisory committee to inform program design and implementation and strengthen national collaboration.• Led program growth to include seniors, sport and Indigenous specific program streams. Show less

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  Humber College

  Nov 2016 - now

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant (external consultant)

  To facilitate the transformation of department culture and processes to be compliant with Humber's Gender Diversity Policy and the introduction of new competencies, activities included: - client consultation to identify project scope and goals;- a learners needs to assess trans inclusion knowledge, skills and attitudes for the design of a baseline training; - facilitation of baseline training for 120 employees, followed by a focus group of functional teams to identify inclusion barriers and supports; - development of trans inclusion competencies and job aides; and- Facilitation of a half day training on how to integrate new competencies into job roles. The project will conclude with a six-month follow up to assess retention and additional needs. Show less

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  Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

  Education and Research Advisor
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  Toronto Police Service

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

  Special Projects Consultant - Equity & Inclusion
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  Federation of Canadian Municipalities

  Jul 2021 - now

  Senior Director Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion

  Provide both strategic and tactical leadership for anti-racism, inclusion, equity, and reconciliation framework, strategy, and initiatives that advance all areas of FCM. And, lead development and implementation of an organization-wide monitoring, evaluation and learning framework.