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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 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/07/13 Hours per week: 35 Salary Grade: Non ...

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Human Rights, Conflict and Climate Change 4.Businesses, Labour and Supply Chains 5.Education, Training, Safeguarding and Partnership #INT The Academic Careers Framework outlines the specialist and ...

Bayshore HealthCare

HR Generalist

Pembroke, ON · On-site

Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. "At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength.

Revera, Inc.

Director, Human Resources

Mississauga, ON · Hybrid

CA$130K - CA$160K/yr

Oversee mediations, rights arbitrations, labour board matters, human rights complaints, and tribunal proceedings in partnership with Legal * Develop and elevate your HRBP team to a high standard of ...

Revera, Inc.

Director, Human Resources

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$130K - CA$160K/yr

Oversee mediations, rights arbitrations, labour board matters, human rights complaints, and tribunal proceedings in partnership with Legal * Develop and elevate your HRBP team to a high standard of ...

PACT

HR Coordinator

Mississauga, ON · On-site

Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, employment standards, human rights legislation, and workplace investigations. * Experience supporting employee relations, performance management ...

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Tim Hortons

Recruiter & HR coordinator

Toronto, ON

CA$50K - CA$60K/yr

Ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Human Rights Code, OH&S, and other relevant legislation. * Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and offboarding procedures.

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Director, Human Rights, Sexual Violence Response, Policy and Compliance

George Brown College

Toronto, ON • On-site

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, OAREHRS, the Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Polytechnic's humanrights, sexual violence response, accessibility (AODA) obligations, andinstitutional policy governance related to human rights complaints resolution and regulatory compliance.

The Director is accountable forboth the effective management of complex human rights, sexual violence and freedom of expression complaints and the proactive oversight ofinstitutional policy implementation, regulatory literacy, and accessibility compliance. The role ensures that polytechnic policies align with legislative obligations, including the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and related statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complaints, Conflict Resolution and Investigative Oversight
    • Provide strategic oversight of all human rights and sexual violence complaints, including intake, assessment, informal resolution, mediation, investigation, and formal adjudication processes.
    • Ensure procedural fairness and compliance with applicable legislation, collective agreements, and institutional policies.
    • Advise senior leadership on complex and high-risk matters involving community safety, reputational risk, or legal exposure.
    • Lead or oversee complex investigations and determine when investigative or legal support is required.
  • Policy Governance and Regulatory Oversight
    • Interpret and operationalize institutional obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA, Sexual Violence, Anti-Racism legislation, and related statutory frameworks.
    • Support the development, review, revision, and governance of human rights, sexual violence, and accessibility-related policies.
  • Policy Literacy, Awareness and Institutional Capacity Building
    • Develop and deliver institutional education focused on policy literacy, including:
      • Rights and responsibilities under the Human Rights Code
      • Duty to accommodate and competing rights
      • Sexual violence reporting obligations
      • Accessibility standards and compliance requirements
      • Procedural fairness and complaint resolution pathways
    • Provide consultative guidance to Deans, Directors, Managers, and operational leaders on application of policy frameworks.
  • AODA Compliance and Accessibility Governance
    • Monitor institutional compliance with AODA and related regulations.
  • Leadership, Administration, Monitoring and Reporting
    • Provide leadership and supervision to Managers, Advisors, and administrative staff.
    • Manage budget, operational planning, and resource allocation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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