Human Rights & Equity Officer

Closing Date: November 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM

HUMAN RIGHTS & EQUITY OFFICE

As the primary champion of the University's Declaration of Rights and Responsibilities, Human Rights and Equity provides free services on both the Fredericton and Saint John campuses. It provides leadership and support for initiatives and policies that contribute to a positive, healthy, equitable, respectful, and inclusive campus environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Bi-Campus | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $69,660 - $94,939 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Human Rights & Equity, the Human Rights & Equity Officer resolves or refers complaints, aids in the development and research of EDI initiatives and tools, and provides research and analysis for HRE and UNB.

• Address matters impacting the UNB community's human rights with the ability to work with all equity groups, incorporating a strong intersectional and anti-racist lens.
• Support the complaints process at UNB with strong ethical values.
• Determine if client concerns fall within the scope of HREO - listen to concerns, ask questions, gather appropriate information, and complete appropriate documentation.
• Provide advice and guidance on information resolution options to clients.
• Utilize various approaches that include but are not limited to anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approaches.
• Consult other relevant UNB parties in the implementation of informal resolution strategies.
• Assist clients with written or verbal communications and support them through the complaint process.
• Provide advice/guidance on the formal complaint process as per UNB policies/the New Brunswick Human Rights Act.
• Create and deliver educational materials on the informal and formal resolution processes.
• Manage the formal complaint process as per UNB policies and best practices.
• Manage the case file life cycles (open, add, close, destroy) and maintain confidential electronic records.
• Maintain data and report on intake and resolution activities. Prepare summaries of case files.
• Identify opportunities and gaps to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Respond to general inquiries, provide reasonable answers, or facilitate means to find a solution to inquiries.
• Research and assist in the development of multiple EDI resources to be distributed for use as needed.
• Improve EDI knowledge at UNB through the creation of resources and presentations.
• Prepare reports to meet both internal and external requirements.
• Research best practices in equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
• Research and summarize institutional policies/case law related to human rights and equity.
• Assist with the development or continuous improvement of presentations and training materials.
• Design surveys and various instruments in conducting assessments of UNB community needs.
• Build healthy and professional relationships with all HREO team members, fostering team cohesion and productivity.
• Work towards building community at UNB in collaborative programming with the Advocacy and Education Office.
• Serve as a member of various committees such as Survey Governance, and policy review committees.
• Communicate and build relationships with various external stakeholders to support human rights/EDI best practices within UNB.
• Advocate Human Rights and Equity through relationship building, community development and education at UNB.

WHAT YOU BRING

• University Degree in a related field (e.g., Human Rights, Social Justice, Social Work, Administration, Law, etc.).
• Specialized master's degree in related field preferred
• Sound knowledge of current community issues in New Brunswick (i.e. housing, newcomer challenges, healthcare etc.)
• 3-5 years of experience managing conflict/responding to/resolving complaints of harassment and discrimination.
• Strong equity lens with an understanding of the lived experience of equity-deserving/denied persons and communities.
• Core equity competencies and experience working towards anti-racism and equity education.

Additional Strengths

• Lived experiences in an equity-deserving/denied community as an asset.
• Certification in conflict resolution and/or mediation is an asset.
• Change Management training is an asset.
• Strong understanding of human rights policies and practices, harassment and discrimination legislation, and dispute resolution models and strategies.
• Superior knowledge of the New Brunswick Human Rights Act and dispute resolution practices.
• Strong equity lens, understanding the complexity of issues impacting Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities (both visible and non-visible) and other equity deserving/denied persons can communities.
• Experience in the design/implementation of educational programs, especially for adult learners.
• Demonstrated experience of commitment to equity, inclusion, innovation, teamwork, flexibility, and integrity.
• Sensitivity to and awareness of Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQIA+ and disability-related issues and their intersection(s) with other identities (Intersectionality).
• Analytical skills to analyze and interpret complex policy, legislation, and reports, and develop recommendations.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Team player; goal and achievement-oriented.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.