DEI Action Coalition

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May 9, 2023

Help make Oxford a more inclusive community!

The Safe & Well Oxford Steering Committee is looking for people to join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Coalition committee.

The Coalition is looking for five to six new members who have personal interests and experiences with diversity, equity and inclusion. You will be joining a committee that includes representatives from community partners and agencies. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Read the news release


What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

Diversity, equity and inclusion describes the goal of ensuring all people are represented and able to participate in society, with a focus on all protected grounds under the Human Rights Code: citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing) and record of offences (in employment).


What is the DEI Action Coalition?

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Coalition will carry out the equity, diversity and inclusion goals of the Safe & Well Oxford Plan, which is Oxford County's community safety and well-being plan.

The plan describes the Action Coalition as bringing together Oxford's area municipalities (Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg, Woodstock and Zorra), Oxford County, police services, health care organizations and providers, school boards, businesses, social service providers, and agencies to ensure our communities are welcoming and inclusive for all, and that “no one is left behind.” Learn more

As a member, you will:

  • offer advice, knowledge, and perspective on DEI issues;
  • support the Coalition's planning work to address DEI challenges and risks, including the development of a DEI Strategy for Oxford County; and,
  • work with other Action Coalitions that have been established as part of the Safe & Well Oxford Plan.

Meetings are expected to be held monthly through a mix of in person and videoconferencing formats.


How to apply 

You can submit your application to become a member of the DEI Action Coalition two ways:

  1. Fill out the online form here before Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at midnight.
  2. Download a PDF file of the form to print and fill in or to complete on your computer, then submit it to the Oxford County Clerk by email at clerksoffice@oxfordcounty.ca, or by mail or in person at the Oxford County Administration Building, 21 Reeve Street, PO Box 1614, Woodstock, ON N4S 7Y3. If you are mailing or dropping off your application, it must be received by end of business day at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Download now

If you have questions, please contact Ayesha Sajid, 519-539-9800, ext.3002 or dei@oxfordcounty.ca.


While you are here

Are you already working or volunteering to help make Oxford County a more diverse, inclusive place? Let us know about your organization, association or personal work by adding your name to our partner list.




May 9, 2023

Help make Oxford a more inclusive community!

The Safe & Well Oxford Steering Committee is looking for people to join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Coalition committee.

The Coalition is looking for five to six new members who have personal interests and experiences with diversity, equity and inclusion. You will be joining a committee that includes representatives from community partners and agencies. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Read the news release


What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

Diversity, equity and inclusion describes the goal of ensuring all people are represented and able to participate in society, with a focus on all protected grounds under the Human Rights Code: citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing) and record of offences (in employment).


What is the DEI Action Coalition?

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Coalition will carry out the equity, diversity and inclusion goals of the Safe & Well Oxford Plan, which is Oxford County's community safety and well-being plan.

The plan describes the Action Coalition as bringing together Oxford's area municipalities (Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg, Woodstock and Zorra), Oxford County, police services, health care organizations and providers, school boards, businesses, social service providers, and agencies to ensure our communities are welcoming and inclusive for all, and that “no one is left behind.” Learn more

As a member, you will:

  • offer advice, knowledge, and perspective on DEI issues;
  • support the Coalition's planning work to address DEI challenges and risks, including the development of a DEI Strategy for Oxford County; and,
  • work with other Action Coalitions that have been established as part of the Safe & Well Oxford Plan.

Meetings are expected to be held monthly through a mix of in person and videoconferencing formats.


How to apply 

You can submit your application to become a member of the DEI Action Coalition two ways:

  1. Fill out the online form here before Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at midnight.
  2. Download a PDF file of the form to print and fill in or to complete on your computer, then submit it to the Oxford County Clerk by email at clerksoffice@oxfordcounty.ca, or by mail or in person at the Oxford County Administration Building, 21 Reeve Street, PO Box 1614, Woodstock, ON N4S 7Y3. If you are mailing or dropping off your application, it must be received by end of business day at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Download now

If you have questions, please contact Ayesha Sajid, 519-539-9800, ext.3002 or dei@oxfordcounty.ca.


While you are here

Are you already working or volunteering to help make Oxford County a more diverse, inclusive place? Let us know about your organization, association or personal work by adding your name to our partner list.




  • Are you already working or volunteering to help make Oxford County a more diverse, inclusive place? 

    Let us know about your organization, association or personal work through to help build our list of community contacts. 

    Your information will not be published but will only be used by Oxford County's DEI Office to reach out with updates, questions, or for consultations. By agreeing to add your name to our partner list, you will consent to receive these updates from Oxford County's DEI Office. You may withdraw your permission at any time. Your information will not be shared with others.

    Questions? E-mail dei@oxfordcounty.ca 

    The recruitment period has now closed.

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