Director Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Bureau

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading labor organization in Canada is seeking a Director for Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights. This senior role will lead initiatives that promote equity and prevent oppression within the workplace. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in human rights and a proven track record in leadership and organizational change.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Group Benefits (Health, Dental, etc.)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Three weeks’ vacation to start

Recreation allowance of $800 per year

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of experience in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated commitment to trade union values.
• Strong management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a coordinated approach to oppression prevention and equity.
• Shape policy and guide organizational change.
• Provide strategic guidance to PSAC leadership on human rights.

Skills

Leadership

Equity

Inclusion

Human Rights

Conflict Resolution

Education

University degree in Law, Industrial Relations, Social Policy, or Public Administration

Job description

Director Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Bureau

Branch:Executive Office
Section:Executive Office – Administration
Employment Type:Indeterminate
PositionLinguistic Designation: Bilingual (English, French)
Position GlobalLinguistic Level: C1
Job Band:Band 15 UNIFOR 2025_EXCL
Salary: $146,675.00 – $165,086.00 + $1,798.58 Bilingual Allowance
Union: UNIFOR 2025 Excluded
Location:Ottawa Headquarters
Search Area: Membership; Public
Closing Date:06/13/2025

Who are we?

Founded in 1966, The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the union that represents over 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the front of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights;Learn more about our victories.

We will support your mental and physical health with:

• Flexible work arrangements. Hybrid employees may have own dedicated workstations.
• Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee and Family Assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by employer.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three (3) weeks’ vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• Recreation allowance of $800 per year.

Primary Responsibilities:

PSAC is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader for the role of Director, Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights. This senior position will lead a coordinated, organization-wide approach to oppression prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights across PSAC workplaces. Reporting directly to the National President, the Director will be responsible for advancing Human Rights within the PSAC workforce. As a member of the Directors’ Team, they will help shape policy, guide organizational change, and ensure that equity and human rights principles are embedded throughout the union’s work as an employer. The ideal candidate will provide strategic guidance to PSAC leadership, lead cross-organizational initiatives, and foster accountability in this area of work. They will bring a trauma-informed, intersectional lens to their initiatives and help cultivate a workplace culture grounded in equity, social justice, and psychological safety.

What you will bring to the table:

Education/Experience

• A university degree in Law, Industrial Relations, Social Policy, Public Administration, or a related discipline, combined with at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in relevant fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in human rights, anti-oppression, and equity within a unionized, public sector, or social justice-focused environment.
• A strong track record of developing and implementing organization-wide strategies and programs with measurable impact.
• Lived experience and demonstrated commitment to trade union values, equity principles, anti-racism, and social justice.
• Strong management, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of emerging and complex equity and human rights-related issues

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of human rights legislation, labour law, and trauma-informed, anti-oppression practices
• In-depth understanding of the political, organizational, and operational dynamics of a large national union.
• Familiarity with the National Standard on Psychological Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Insight into complex and emerging issues affecting equity, inclusion, and oppression prevention in unionized and public sector environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of labour-management strategies, including conflict resolution, systemic barrier reduction, and organizational change.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance, solve problems, and resolve conflicts in support of PSAC’s commitment to oppression prevention.
• Proven capacity to lead skilled teams under pressure and advise senior leadership on strategic planning and program evaluation related to human rights and equity.
• Skilled at developing and communicating broad organizational policies and priorities aligned with equity and social justice.
• Effective at managing conflict, building trust, and fostering strong union-management partnerships on issues of equity and oppression prevention.
• Proficiency in a second language at the CEFR level, or a commitment to developing language skills, is considered an asset.

What you need to know:

• Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above. Federal Government valid SLE results can be used toward this. Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted.
• A full job description is available upon request.