Informal Resolution Project Manager

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Informal Resolution Project Manager
Mediate BC
Work From Home -British Columbia

closes in 10 days (Mon, 12 May)
full time - temporary / contract • $35/hour, plus benefits

We are seeking a full-time (35 hours/week) Informal Resolution Project Manager to work remotely.

Overview and Reporting

The Informal Resolution Project Manager (the “IR Manager) will manage a two-year project supporting employers in the trades to address sexual harassment and bullying of women and gender-diverse people through early, trauma-informed and non-adversarial conflict resolution processes.

The IR Manager reports to the Executive Director and will coordinate with them in matters relating to strategy, project development and evaluation. As well, the IR Manager will be supported by an Advisory Committee comprised of individuals and organizational representatives with professional and lived experience relevant to the project. The IR Manager will also work with subject-matter experts in the development of materials related to the project.

Specific Responsibilities

The IR Manager will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Advisory Committee, project staff, and subject-matter experts to build a project plan
• Outreach to existing and potential partner organizations to develop plans for cooperation, outreach, and materials development and dissemination
• Develop resources, training, and guidance for employers on developing and implementing responsive, effective conflict resolution policies and procedures to address sexual harassment and bullying
• Create sample policies and procedures, online resources (videos, templates, etc.), and in-person and virtual workshops to support employers and train employees
• Deliver workshops or develop training for workshop facilitators, possibly including trainers from partner organizations
• Develop a sector-specific, sexual harassment resource to provide intersectional, trauma-informed advice to employers regarding available resources and options for informal and formal resolution processes
• Support organizational leads in Training and Roster Management in identifying training and skills requirements for conflict resolution professionals providing services in the workplace
• Work with the Executive Director, the Roster Manager, and MBC Committees to develop and support the delivery of training and continuing professional development opportunities to support culturally safe, inclusive conflict resolution services
• Work with the Executive Director and Roster Manager to develop a referral and resource process for informal resolution of workplace harassment
• Work with the MBC’s Director of Research and project evaluators in ongoing evaluation design, data collection and analysis
• Participate in Mediate BC’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
• Communicate any serious concerns to the Executive Director regarding issues that come to the IR Manager’s attention that may adversely affect MBC’s operations, integrity or reputation
• Additional related tasks as may be requested

The IR Manager will have:

• Experience and knowledge around sexual harassment, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia
• Experience in the resolution of workplace sexual harassment and bullying complaints
• Demonstrated ability in trauma-informed practice
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and business writing skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with cultural humility
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to interact with individuals (clients, staff, government representatives and the public) from diverse backgrounds

The IR Manager will be able to:

• Establish credibility and collegial working relationships with broad stakeholder groups in the justice community who may have competing interests or perspectives
• Work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Manage complex, sensitive projects to required timelines.

Desired Qualifications

It would be desirable for the IR Manager to have:

• Experience in, and knowledge of, dispute resolution practice including mediation and facilitation
• Law degree, call to the BC bar, some legal experience AND/OR work experience in the trades
• Teaching or coaching experience
• Experience with community outreach
• Experience developing and delivering workshops, training and continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated comfort working with a broadly diverse population and in a wide variety of settings

Specifications

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week until March 31, 2027

Location: Contractor working from home/remotely

Start Date: As soon as possible

Preference for this position may be given to women, gender-diverse individuals and/or individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+ in accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.

How to Apply

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Interested candidates please send a resume and cover letter toTalia Holy (talia.holy@mediatebc.com) with the subject line “IR Manager” not later thanMonday, May 12, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this position may be filled before the closing date.

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