Manager, Rights and Responsibility , Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Office

Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurentian University seeks a Manager, Rights and Responsibility in the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Office. The role leads investigations into discrimination, harassment and SGBV, ensuring fairness and compliance with laws and policies.

It requires trauma-informed leadership, budgeting oversight, and supervision of staff, including the SGBV Support Coordinator. The position is a full-time term appointment until August 27, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree asset.
• At least five (5) years of directly related experience.
• In-depth Knowledge of Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights Legislation.
• Conflict Resolution, Investigation, and Mediation Skills.
• Leadership and Management Skills.
• Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage investigation and resolution of complaints related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual and gender-based violence; ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Provide trauma-informed leadership and ensure confidentiality in case handling.
• Coordinate internal and external investigations and mediations with conflict management practices.
• Prepare annual operational plans and budgets; oversee staffing and supervision.
• Design and deliver educational workshops and programs on rights and responsibilities and prevention of harassment.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Conflict resolution

Investigation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree asset

Job description

Manager, Rights and Responsibility , Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Office

Position No.: JOBPOST-2026-001332

Salary: $ 94,005 - $ 117,188 per year

Competition ends: Monday, August 31st at 4:00 pm

Full-Time Term Appointment until August 27, 2027

Responsibilities

Vacancy Status: Existing position

Reporting to the Director of Human Rights, the Manager, Rights and Responsibility manages institutional case resolution processes related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), as well as non-academic student conduct. The Manager provides expert, trauma-informed leadership in responding to complaints, investigations, and education on rights and responsibilities within the University. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with institutional policies, provincial legislation, and procedural fairness in all cases.

• Ensure effective investigation and management of complaints related to discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, and non-academic student conduct, ensuring compliance with legislation and university policies.
• Ensure procedural fairness, confidentiality, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Coordinate internal and external investigations and mediations using conflict management practices.

Supervision and Case Support

• Advise the preparation of annual operational and service plans, manage budget allocations, and oversee staffing requirements.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support Coordinator.
• Ensure consistent survivor-centered and trauma-informed supports and appropriate and confidential case documentation.
• Prepares annual case and trend reports for the Director and senior leadership.

Education and Training/ Events and Initiatives

• Design and facilitate educational workshops and training programs on harassment, sexual violence prevention and response, community member rights and responsibilities, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop ongoing educational programs and promote awareness of EDHRO services.

Policy Review and Legislative Compliance

• Oversee compliance with relevant legislation and university policies, including developing and submitting reports.
• Advise on policy development and ensure operational procedures align with legislative requirements.
• Oversees development, revision, and interpretation of rights and responsibility policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. A Master’s Degree is considered an asset.
• At least five (5) years of directly related experience.
• In-depth Knowledge of Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights Legislation: knowledge is applied in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., Ontario Human Rights Code).
• Conflict Resolution, Investigation, and Mediation Skills.
• Leadership and Management Skills.
• Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills.
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

Applications are being accepted to fill an active vacancy within the University.

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information ([e-mail]).