Asg - Human Rights Officer (1 Permanent, 1 Contract) - Mississauga, Canada - Peel District School Board

Peel District School Board

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Lead - Human Rights, the successful applicant will contribute to creating and executing the Human Rights Office's strategic goals and objectives, receive, analyze and triage complaints of harassment or discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code to identify direct and systemic issues, facilitate early and collaborative resolutions where possible and appropriate and conceptualize immediate and long-term organizational solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As Human Rights Officer, you will manage all aspects of formal investigation, including interviewing parties, making findings of facts and allegations, assessing, recommending, and implementing informal resolutions where appropriate and preparing investigation reports.

You will also engage in legal research and case law analysis, identify gaps and engage in ongoing PDSB policy/procedure review aimed at promoting and safeguarding human rights and engage in data collection and trend analysis to identify patterns and potential systemic issues.

You will also contribute to staff and community outreach, education and training to promote awareness, confidence and understanding of human rights.

You will liaise with other offices and departments including employee resource groups, parent and community committees, third party investigators, unions, federations, associations and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Degree in a related field (Law, Human Rights/Equity, Humanities, Social Sciences, Public Administration) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in human rights, in a unionized public sector or educational setting with experience in complaints resolution related to workplace harassment issues; conducting intake, mediations, investigations, documentation and reporting
Knowledge of progressive human rights and workplace harassment prevention practices
Indepth understanding of casemanagement, mediation and conflict resolution/ADR processes
Knowledge and experience in conducting and overseeing harassment/discrimination investigations
Knowledge of human rights law and administrative law and principles, employment and labour law and laws relating to education, equity, child youth justice and child welfare.
Experience and knowledge of techniques for designing and delivering training and education programs for staff, students and the broader school community related to human rights and equity
Demonstrated effectiveness and success in case management, analyzing and identifying issues, providing mediation and conflict resolution services, achieving early resolution and determining appropriate recommendations
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, problem solving and data analytical skills
Sound judgment, sensitivity and empathy, broad understanding and inclusive approach to building consensus and solving problems
Ability to take initiative and be proactive to identify gaps and potential requirements for education and training programs to promote a healthy learning and working environment
Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment

Additional Skills & Assets

License to practice

Careers with the Peel District School Board Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism**The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g. an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance. We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

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Additional Notes
Preference will be given to qualified members of the Administrative Staff Group (ASG).

Job Reference:
CBO00112