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The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Canada’s largest union, is accepting applications for the permanent position of Director of its Equality Branch at National Office in Ottawa, working under the direction of the Managing Director of National Services.

CUPE is looking for a leader with a proven managerial record in developing and implementing policies, procedures and programs which promote and address issues of socio-economic equality and social justice for workers who are members of equality-seeking groups.

Candidates must have a relevant university degree or equivalent education plus experience; extensive knowledge and experience within the Canadian labour movement or with social justice organizations; extensive working knowledge of Human Rights Legislation and considerable experience in human rights equality-related research and policy analysis. In addition, candidates must have thorough knowledge of Canadian legislation related to pay equity, employment equity, anti-racism, human rights, and harassment.

Candidates should be free to travel and be able to work weekends as required; ability to read, write and speak both official languages would be an asset.

CUPE is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women and men (regardless of sexual orientation), visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.

CUPE offers a highly competitive salary and a full benefits package.

Please forward applications to: Canadian Union of Public Employees

Human Resources Office
1375 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Z7
Email address: HR@cupe.ca

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Coordinator/Conflict Resolution Advisor, Seneca College
Resolution, Equity and Diversity Centre

Reporting to the Manager, REDC, the Diversity Coordinator/Conflict Resolution Advisor is responsible for promoting inclusion and recommending programming to embrace diversity in the College’s learning, living and work environments and building and maintaining a positive relationship with the College’s communities and student groups to ensure that their needs regarding diversity programming, training and awareness, as well as curriculum development are identified and met. The Diversity Coordinator/Conflict Resolution Advisor is also responsible for the intake, informal resolution and/or referral of issues or conflict and/or general inquiries brought to the REDC, including providing advice and counsel on issues affecting the academic/work environment for either students or employees.

Specific Accountabilities:
•    Consults with all College areas to enhance their diversity initiatives in accordance with the College’s strategic plan and the REDC’s mandate by identifying, creating and coordinating diversity initiatives to ensure inclusiveness within the College community.
•    Ensures that the College’s commitment to diversity in employment (Diversity Policy) philosophy and strategies are communicated on an ongoing basis to all levels of the College community and that the College’s progress in this initiative is presented in the annual report prepared by the incumbent to the College’s Executive Committee and Board of Governors.
•    Identifies, promotes and communicates ongoing days/months of celebration/religious and cultural observances for our diverse population.
•    Works with the Centre for Faculty and Staff Development (CFSD) in developing related intercultural competencies and other training workshops for staff/faculty.
•    Develops and delivers classroom presentations and workshops to students on relevant topics such as human rights, harassment & discrimination, race and cultural relations, positive space initiatives, rights of persons with disabilities, religion and spirituality and student rights and responsibilities.
•    Responsible for liaising with community resources to ensure appropriate support agencies are available for the purpose of assisting students/employees with emergency housing requests for victims of abuse, referrals, and identifying linkages with community and cultural agencies for diversity programming, including religious observances, bereavement protocols, and cultural practices.
•    Receives, responds and resolves issues and/or refers individuals with issues of conflict/concern with the College or individual members of the College.
•    Provides advice and counsel to students and employees on their rights and responsibilities with respect to human rights, equity, diversity and campus climate issues.
•    Represents the College on relevant committees inside and outside the College community.
•    Coordinates specific diversity initiatives/projects as part of the REDC team and shares accountability for the delivery and success of these projects.

Qualifications:
•    Demonstrated competencies attained through a Diploma/Degree Program in a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary educational institution complemented by five (5) years experience in the field of human resources related to race and cultural relations and human rights, facilitating workshops and resolving issues of concern/conflict in a large, diverse environment or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
•    The following skills and experience are essential: excellent communication and analytical writing; sound judgement;  customer service skills and the ability to interact effectively with the College’s multicultural/racial/able student and staff population; indepth knowledge of diversity philosophy and ideologies; understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code and issues related to diversity; knowledge of legal note-taking and case file management techniques; competency with a broad range of information technologies and software programs; ability to research, analyse statistical data and prepare reports; demonstrated ability to work under pressure of deadlines and demands; ability to respond to unpredictable and crisis situations; and, the ability to engage with various stakeholders and members of the College community and connect and build rapport with student groups.

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

Seneca College is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, especially Aboriginal persons, francophones, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women.  Please send a covering letter and resume, quoting COMPETITION NUMBER 10A-1020, to Joanne Papaconstantinou, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources Services.  EMAIL: jobs@senecac.on.ca or FAX: (905) 479-4162.   Please submit by one method only.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Main responsibilities

The Interim Haiti Recovery Commission (IHRC) will ensure the people of Haiti and
international donors can be confident that the recovery makes appropriate use of the
generous support that is being provided. A critical part of this is to ensure that the funds
are deployed transparently and without diversion due to incompetence, corruption or
misdirection, and to promote performance and best practices within IHRC and all
recovery projects. So, to prevent corruption and maximize transparency and performance,
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Confidential Position Specification
Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission (IHRC)
Executive Director
CONFIDENTIAL POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Executive Director
Company: Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission (IHRC)
Location: Haiti
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the IHRC Board and Co-Chairs

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