Director, Human Rights & Ethics Strategy

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB); Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial insurance body is seeking a Director of Human Rights and Business Ethics to provide strategic leadership in integrating human rights and equity into organizational processes. This role will lead initiatives to promote an inclusive workplace, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance with business ethics. The ideal candidate possesses a legal background in employment laws and strong strategic planning skills. This position offers a competitive salary, up to $179,110, with comprehensive benefits, and requires in-office work up to 5 days per week starting in 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefit package

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex investigations and workplace restoration.
• Strong leadership and project leadership skills.
• Deep knowledge of HR in a unionized environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategies to uphold human rights and equity.
• Oversee complaints and conflict of interest processes.
• Collaborate to advance inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Conflict management

Human rights knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Licensed Employment or Human Rights lawyer (Ontario)

8+ years in labour and employment law

Job description

A provincial insurance body is seeking a Director of Human Rights and Business Ethics to provide strategic leadership in integrating human rights and equity into organizational processes. This role will lead initiatives to promote an inclusive workplace, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance with business ethics. The ideal candidate possesses a legal background in employment laws and strong strategic planning skills. This position offers a competitive salary, up to $179,110, with comprehensive benefits, and requires in-office work up to 5 days per week starting in 2026.