Human Rights Officer - 100% Regular - Jobs in Nepean, ON

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We are seeking a dynamic, committed professional to join our team:Human Rights Officer$73,757 to $95,176 (Exempt, Level 10)The Human Rights Officer is based in the arm’s-length Office of the Human Rights and Equity Advisor. The Human Rights Officer will support the promotion and protection of human rights within the OCDSB by receiving, processing, analyzing, investigating and resolving human rights-related concerns or complaints; analyzing policies, procedures and practices through an Indigenous rights, human rights and equity lens; and conducting human rights-based research. The Human Rights Officer will also engage in the developing human rights-based outreach materials; delivering human rights-based training; engaging with students, families, community and staff on human rights-related matters; and providing mentoring and support to employees.The arm’s-length Office of the Human Rights and Equity Advisor oversees the OCDSB’s internal human rights complaints procedure including the resolution of human rights-related concerns and complaints from students, families, staff and community members. The Office of the Human Rights and Equity Advisor also provides leadership and advice within the OCDSB to increase the OCDSB capacity to ensure compliance with its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and other human rights-related legislation.Related Skills & Abilities :Experience investigating human rights complaints including conducting intakes, developing/drafting investigative plans for human rights-related complaints, gathering evidence, interviewing, human rights legal analysis and developing recommendations and reports;Experience and success in early resolution of human rights-related concerns;Comprehensive knowledge of and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action; the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Ontario Human Rights Code required.Understanding of the Anti-Racism Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (as it relates to Code-based harassment), Education Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and international human rights legal frameworks, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is desirable.Experience engaging in human rights-based analysis of policies, procedures and/or practices;Experience developing and delivering on-line and in-person outreach and training and providing mentoring on human rights-related topics;Demonstrated understanding, gained through lived experience and/or professional experience, of anti-colonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppression principles and practices.This level of expertise would normally be acquired through completion of a University degree in a law, human rights or equity-related discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience dealing with human rights issues. An equivalent combination of education and experience, including lived experience, may also be considered. Some evening meetings, as required.The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to equity for all students and staff and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the students and communities it serves. The District seeks to be proactive in attracting Indigenous, Black and minoritized candidates.Applicants who may require accommodations at any point in the selection process are invited to contact us at hrcompetitions@ocdsb.caEDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHERPersonal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3Quick Apply

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