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Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of 'building brilliance', in one of Canada's preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team. 

Job Details:
Position Title: Advisor, Human Rights & Harassment 
Status: Full-Time Administration
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Office of Human Rights & Harassment 
Campus/Location: North Campus with travel to Lakeshore and Downtown campuses 
Minimum Starting Salary: $97,491; starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience. 
About the Advisor, Human Rights & Harassment Role:
The successful candidate is a passionate subject matter expert and thought leader who will push the organization to move forward in its commitment to supporting a culture where everyone feels represented and valued and has equal opportunity to learn, grow and contribute their best. 

Reporting to the Manager, Human Rights, Harassment & Employment Equity, you will be responsible for addressing discrimination and harassment complaints and conducting investigations, workplace assessments, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. 

You will also develop tools and resources to support and enhance timely, effective and responsive complaint resolution processes. You'll be providing input, advance, and proactive strategies to address systemic human rights issues. In applying your knowledge and understanding of the various legislative requirements, your skills in undertaking investigations, and applying conflict resolution principles, you will be responsible for assessing human rights and workplace harassment complaints and determining the most appropriate course of action to ensure all complaints are addressed appropriately.  

Collecting and maintaining complaints-related data, reviewing leading practices and case law, identifying potential risks, systemic issues and barriers, and recommending strategies to support a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free Humber for students, faculty and staff.  

Key Responsibilities include:

• Create and execute investigation plans in a timely and fair manner 

• Address human rights and harassment concerns through informal enquiries, problem-solving, mediation and formal investigation 

• Provide early intervention, problem-solving and referrals using a variety of alternative dispute-resolution mechanisms 

• Provides consultation to students, faculty, staff and other members of the Humber community on human rights and harassment-related concerns

• Participate in policy development and review

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental outreach initiatives, communication strategies, promotional materials, educational programming and training 

• Participate in workplace assessments and support restoration processes. 

• Maintain effective and ongoing communication with the Manager to ensure that complaints resolution management is consistent and accountable

• Maintain appropriate complaint management records

• Strong analytical skills; able to exercise sound judgement

• Ensure that the investigation process is aligned with all Humber's internal policies: Humber's Human Rights, Sexual Assault, Gender Diversity and AODA

• Conduct research on complaint-specific issues 

• Perform other duties related to the role as assigned. 

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

• Master's Degree in the Social Sciences, or equivalent experience

• Alternative Dispute Resolution and/or Conflict Management Certificate 

• Investigation certification or equivalent experience 

Experience/Skills

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.  
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks! 

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber's diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request. 

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).