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... human rights advocacy and policy engagement. As a 20% research-only position this constitutes 50% of the time a full time T&R lecturer would normally have for research (based on a 40/40/20 split with ...

Uottawa

Lead Advisor, Human Rights Office

Ottawa, ON · Hybrid

Human Rights Office Campus: Main Campus Union Affiliation: N/A Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/06/18 ... research capabilities. * Bilingualism - English/French (strong oral and written skills) *This ...

Psacunion

Conflict Resolution Advisor

Ottawa, ON

CA$131K - CA$148K/yr

Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Bureau (EIHRB) Employment Type: Temporary (Duree determinee ... Ability to research case law, interview peoples from various backgrounds and collect facts.

FG Foundation

Human Resources Officer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

Research and coordinate internal and external training for all staff and management and track ... Knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Rights ...

Uottawa

APTPUO - Fall 2026 - ECH2308 A00

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$239.47/hr

Indigenous Politics and Human Rights Course Code: ECH2308 Section: A00 Course Description: Official ... research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome ...

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A Human Rights Researcher investigates, analyzes, and reports on human rights issues, violations, and policies. They gather data from various sources, conduct interviews, and compile findings into reports or policy recommendations. Their work supports advocacy efforts, informs legal and governmental actions, and raises awareness about human rights concerns. Researchers may work for NGOs, international organizations, think tanks, or governmental agencies. Their role is essential in promoting justice, accountability, and policy reform.

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To thrive as a Human Rights Researcher, you need a solid background in international law, social sciences, and research methodologies, often supported by at least a bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with data analysis software, qualitative and quantitative research tools, and databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw is highly advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills set standout candidates apart. These skills are crucial for producing credible research, influencing policy, and advocating effectively for human rights issues.

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Human Rights Researchers often work on projects such as drafting country or situation-specific reports, conducting field and desk research, analyzing government policies or legal documents, and collecting first-hand accounts from affected populations. Daily tasks may involve collaborating with advocacy teams, contributing to grant proposals, and synthesizing large volumes of data into accessible findings for policymakers and public audiences. Researchers frequently coordinate with international organizations or local partners to ensure the accuracy and impact of their work. This role offers variety and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to social justice, often within a team-oriented and mission-driven environment.

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Researcher in Climate Change and Human Rights

Uoh

On-site

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary Range:

39,906.00 - 46,049.00

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University.

The Wilberforce Institute is one of the leading centres of research and knowledge exchange about historical and contemporary enslavement and exploitation in the world. Based in the historic museum quarter of Kingston-upon-Hull, the Wilberforce Institute works extensively with practice, policy, survivor and descendent communities to research, educate and improve how we understand and respond to the practice of slavery globally.
"The Wilberforce Institute investigates historical and contemporary enslavement, emancipation and related forms of exploitation and injustice."
We strive to bring about positive change through free-thinking research, education and knowledge exchange with policymakers, practitioners, researchers and survivors. We seek to challenge and disrupt injustice by bringing people together to amplify their voices and overcome barriers and obstacles to living feely and with dignity. This ambition is underpinned by our unshakeable commitment to delivering solutions that influence policy, change practice, and deliver better outcomes for all.
This is realised through three interlocking questions that are at the core of everything we do:
a)What can we learn from people with lived and descendent experience that improves our understanding of obstacles to, and the realisation of, human dignity and rights?
b)How can a) help us understand what vulnerabilities and structural conditions create and sustain experiences of enslavement, exploitation and injustice?
c)How can a) and b) be used to change how research and knowledge exchange can inform policy, impact communities, and improve organisational practices?
The structure of the Wilberforce Institute is:
The areas of expertise at the Wilberforce Institute are:
1.Survivors, Descendants and Decolonising knowledge
2.Justice, Legal Enforcement and Victimisation
3.Human Rights, Conflict and Climate Change
4.Businesses, Labour and Supply Chains
5.Education, Training, Safeguarding and Partnership

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The Academic Careers Framework outlines the specialist and core activities for the T&R pathway. As this is 20% research-only contract the 'T' component is not relevant to this position as it cannot be meaningfully accommodated within a such a small fractional contract. This being said, a modest contribution to Professional Training / CPD is expected as part of this role (at 1 - 3 days per annum) in the fields of climate migration, displacement, human rights advocacy and policy engagement.

As a 20% research-only position this constitutes 50% of the time a full time T&R lecturer would normally have for research (based on a 40/40/20 split with research being 40% of a lecturer's time). The minimum research expectation for this position is therefore one high quality research output every two years (books double-weighted) and one research grant application every 2 - 3 years).
In addition, attendance at core team planning days (one or two a year) plus approximately 50% attendance at staff meetings (once a month, 10 months of the year) is expected. Other duties of the post include representing the Wilberforce Institute internally and externally and supporting the Director of the Wilberforce Institute to drive forward the Institute's strategy and performance.

Applications close at 00:01am of the closing date listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.

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