Title: Human Rights Officer (45-02)
Location: Member Equity Unit, Local Services and Member Organizing Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Rd, Toronto, ON M3B 3P8
Reporting to: Supervisor, Member Equity Unit
Search Type: Open to all OPSEU/SEFPO members
Salary: $1,994.00 to $2,215.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)
Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement
Principal Duties:
Provide support and advice to OPSEU/SEFPO staff and members on Equity/Human Rights-related issues:
- Takes lead role in the project management and delivery of the Dismantling Systematic Racism Program (DSRP), including the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure stages
- Provides support and advice to assigned Equity Committees
- Administers and advises on the Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy
- Provides research, policy and administrative support to OPSEU/SEFPO’s Equity Committees and Caucuses and OPSEU/SEFPO’s representatives on outside committees and subcommittees; represents OPSEU/SEFPO as committee member where necessary
- Acts as an advocate on behalf of members on Human Rights and related issues, excluding any issues relating to complaints under OPSEU/SEFPO’s Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy or Personal Harassment Policy
- Advises staff on issues regarding Human Rights and related issues
- Plans and coordinates conferences and workshops on Human Rights and Equity-related issues
- Prepares educational materials on racism, family-work issues, accommodation issues, Human Rights and Employment Equity with the assistance of the Education Unit
- Analyzes and advises on legislation and regulations on Human Rights and related issues
- Develops educational programs for HDPP advisors and investigators
- Promotes accessibility of OPSEU/SEFPO to its membership through alternative formats, principles of accommodation, and administration of the accommodation fund
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree and four years of related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Knowledge of applicable Human Rights legislation, policies, theories and principles
- Knowledge of Human Rights case law
- Knowledge of OPSEU/SEFPO Equity Committees and Caucuses
- Project management skills and experience
- Knowledge of and experience in developing and delivering adult education courses
- Knowledge of OPSEU/SEFPO organization, structure and policies
- Understanding of and commitment to labour movement and social democratic philosophy
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Requires intermediate PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages
- Requires tact and diplomacy skills
OPSEU/SEFPO 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. OPSEU/SEFPO’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
A total of 60% or greater must be achieved in the competition process to obtain the position.
Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.
Expression of Interest – 2-step process:
- Submit your resume with cover letter in Word or PDF to competitions@opseu.org quoting “24.041 – Human Rights Officer (45-02), Member Equity Unit” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on October 23, 2024;
- Complete OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey – Please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ntqy3vmHp0WKvIeSS54XACSzxUJfqY5Ehbkv7jfWaYpUQlNHQk04SzhKSzFQNVVNUVVWVDZNNTE5SCQlQCN0PWcu
To be considered in the job competition, it’s essential to complete both steps of the two-step submission process. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from consideration.