director of human rights and equity, competition #schii-19-04, thunder bay, on
overview
阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is currently inviting applications for a director of human rights and equity. the successful applicant will ideally commence the position as soon as possible.
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reporting to the vice-president (administration & finance), the director of human rights and equity works both independently and in collaboration to provide reliable information to the board, executive team, senior management, and other members of the university community. a primary purpose of this role is to act as the central source of information to all diversity and equity issues at the university, and to keep abreast of employment equity, educational equity and human rights issues in the education sectors and in the greater public sector. the director will oversee the development of educational programs and materials with a focus on human rights, diversity, equity, sexual violence prevention and response. these programs, training sessions and materials will address the social and cultural aspects of student, staff and faculty life at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . the director will play a large role in equity, diversity and inclusion institutional action planning, federal and provincial human rights and equity compliance, and ensuring that university policies and programs are designed to eliminate systemic discrimination and to foster fair treatment. the office provides an independent and confidential service, and is also empowered to receive complaints of discrimination or sexual violence and ensure procedurally fair complaint resolution.
the position requires an extensive understanding of the university’s range of activities and programs, and an appreciation of the university environment, its diversity and an ability to relate well to staff, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and visitors. an honours degree (masters preferred) or equivalent level of related education and experience is required. a legal back ground would be a strong asset. in addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and decision making skills. this position requires strong knowledge of human rights, aoda, and employment equity legislation, sexual violence prevention and response and has highly effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. for more information about this role, please contact human resources at humanres@lakeheadu.ca.
阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals (including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities) who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff. please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. applications from canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. we appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
the search committee will begin considering potential candidates on february 19, 2019 and will continue until the position is successfully filled. applications quoting competition #schii-19-04, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references (who will not be contacted without consent of the applicant), should be submitted in confidence to the address shown below.
office of human resources
university centre,
room uc-0003
email: careers@lakeheadu.ca
we appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. this is in accordance with canadian immigration requirements.
阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the office of human resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
be an advisor to the office of human rights and equity
in recognition that equity-seeking groups are often the experts on both their situations and the
needed solutions, we are pleased to announce the launch of advisory committees to the office of human rights and equity (ohre).
advisory committees will provide critical information to the ohre on issues that affect specific
equity seeking groups as well as recommend best practices in prevention and response
programming.
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, staff and faculty who identify as belonging to a respective equity-seeking group as well as allies with experience working for human rights. advisory committees will be facilitated by the ohre and will meet once per semester. there will be four advisory committees:
- advisory committee on creed based discrimination
- advisory committee on race and racial discrimination
- advisory committee on sexuality and gender (lgbtq2is+) discrimination
- advisory committee on sexual harassment and discrimination
if you are interested in being a part of one of the advisory committees please fill out the application form, indicating your interest. we are looking for applicants from both thunder bay and orillia campus. this initiative is open to all members of the university community (faculty, staff, and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
) and we strongly encourage members of equity-seeking groups to apply.
the office of human rights and equity will follow up with applicants selected to be a part of each of the committees by the end of october.
the deadline to apply is monday, oct. 15. for more information please contact the office of human rights and equity at ext. 7765 or by email at humanrights@lakeheadu.ca.
interested in being a mentor?
the office of human rights and equity is holding an information session in li-5014 tc (5th floor of the chancellor paterson library) on monday, july 16 from 6:30-8:00 pm for racialized* professionals and academics interested in becoming mentors to racialized 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .
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but also to meet and build community amongst racialized professionals/academics. light refreshments will be
provided
if you would like to be a mentor but can't make this event please email humanrights@lakeheadu.ca, or call ext. 7763.
*the ohre uses the term racialized to include visible minorities and persons of colour.
sexual and gender based violence response policy training session
the office of human rights and equity will be offering a sexual and gender based violence response policy training session on: wednesday, may 30 from 10 am to 12 pm
the training is a good way to learn about the sexual and gender based violence response policy, as well as become familiar with the support available to the lakehead community. this training would be beneficial to people who have interaction with 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
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please email orillia human resources at orhumres@lakeheadu.ca to sign up for this training session or if you have any questions.
administrative assistant office of human rights and equity part-time, 6-month contract (up to 17.5 hours per week) competition # gen-18-02
overview
administrative assistant
office of human rights and equity
part-time, 6-month contract (up to 17.5 hours per week)
competition # gen-18-02
reporting to the director, office of human rights and equity, the administrative assistant provides secretarial and administrative support to the staff of the office of human rights and equity.
this position is responsible for scheduling appointments, arranging travel, booking office space, managing calendars, assisting with reporting needs, data tracking, and office correspondence including responding to emails, telephone calls and general inquiries.
the successful candidate will possess the following:
1) demonstrated commitment to social justice, human rights or vulnerable persons.
2) experience working with diverse communities.
3) excellent communication skills both oral and written.
5) experienced with ms office particularly word and excel.
6) a team player who can work with minimal supervision.
7) understands confidentiality, diplomacy and sensitivity.
8) good sense of humour, humility and initiative taking.
9) good knowledge of lakehead systems and processes for organizing events.
10) university degree preferred as this position has potential for promotion.
the successful candidate will have a 2-year office administration diploma or equivalent education and experience. experience working with sexual violence survivors and people who have experienced discrimination, or experience working with diverse and/or vulnerable individuals is considered an asset.
the ohre encourages applications from equity-seeking groups, particularly racialized, indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.
interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references by 4:30 p.m. on january 26, 2018 to:
office of human resources
university centre
room uc-0003
fax: 807-346-7701
email: careers@lakeheadu.ca
阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. if you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact human resources at (807) 343-8334. we appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
anti-racism committee
the anti-racism committee has been reconstituted and being co-led by the office of human rights and equity, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 student union and the multi-cultural centre. this committee is comprised of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and staff members and plans to be both a safe space for racilalized persons as well as platform for leading anti-racism initiatives. the committee meets monthly and welcomes all racialized persons and allies.
a new committee has been formed:
the human rights law student committee is a new student group at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
. this committee is being led by dreeni geer, the director of human rights and equity, and miriam cohen, an assistant professor at the bora laskin faculty of law.
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professor cohen has recently been awarded, and is the first person at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
, to receive a competitive research grant from the canadian bar associations law for the future fund, for her research in human rights across canada.
resources and policies
resources
if you require emergency medical assistance, please call 911
thunder bay:
| on campus support |
security services provide emergency support, disclose and report, they also provide safe walk. they will also help you navigate the process for support and create a safety plan for you according to your needs. phone: 807-343-8569 note: if you are in the residence, you can also use the in-house phone and hit the security button on your room phone or if you are near by the emergency tower, please hit the call button to reach security services. student health and wellness center offers health care, counselling and wellness programming phone: 807-343-8361 indigenous student services centre offers a culturally supportive environment to all indigenous 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who self-identify as first nation, inuit, and métis. they provide academic services, cultural services and their individual services to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 which includes:
phone: 343-8010 ext. 8072 the office of human rights & equity (ohre) is an arms-length office that is responsible for overseeing all human rights and equity related issues as well as matters surrounding sexual violence at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 as experienced by 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty, staff and visitors to both thunder bay and orillia campuses. they will provide supports to survivors or witnesses of sexual and gender-based violence (please feel safe and supported should you wish to disclose). they will also support if you receive a disclosure of sgbv and need tools, advice or information to support a survivor or yourself, if you wish to receive more education on sgbv prevention and if you are engaged in a complaint of sgbv. phone: 807-346-7765 for complaints of sexual and gender-based violence: phone: 807-343-8010 x 7785 for human rights complaints: phone: 807-343-8010 x 7763 (please leave a message with your contact information) |
| off campus support |
sexual assault/domestic violence treatment centre (sa/dvtc) is situated in thunder bay regional health sciences center; emergency department will registered survivor and will provide support with minimum delay by a duty nursing/medical staff and the sexual assault/domestic violence nurse (sa/dv). supports: medical needs, psychosocial treatment, follow up care. no counselling. thunder bay police non-emergency department will assist you to inquire anonymously how to phone: 807-684-1200 thunder bay sexual abuse center provides the information, support, and counselling phone: 807-345-0894 assaulted women’s helpline offer 24h hour crisis phone and chat support in over 200 languages. they do not have a local office in thunder bay. phone: 1-866-863-0511 talk4healing is a culturally-grounded confidential helpline for indigenous women. you can talk, text or chat online. phone: 1-855-554-heal northwestern ontario women’s center provides support for women who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing physical and/or sexual violence or coercive control by a partner, family member or acquaintance. ph. 807-935-8042 first nations & inuit hope for wellness helpline offers immediate help to all indigenous peoples across canada. they available provide services for 24/7. experienced and culturally competent help line counsellors can help if you: individual crisis intervention, counselling if you are in distress, have emotional reactions to present and past trauma telephone and online counselling are available in english and french. on request, telephone counselling is also available in: cree, ojibwa, and inuktitut. phone: 1-855-242-3310 support services for male survivors of sexual abuse provides support for male survivors of sexual violence both recent and historical. it is a 24 hours crisis and referral hotline, individual and group counselling, peer support, phone and online counselling. the also assist with referrals to other appropriate community support services to meet other long-term needs that clients may have. phone: 1-866-887-0015 support services for male survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault (thunder bay counseling) provides counselling and support service for men 16 and over, who experienced sexual abuse and sexual assault. they also provide counseling for family members of male survivors. |
orillia:
| on campus support |
security services provide emergency support, disclose and report, they also provide safe walk. they will also help you navigate the process for support and create a safety plan for you according to your needs. phone: 705-330-4028 (simcoe hall) note: if you are in the residence you can also use the in-house phone and hit the security student health and wellness center offers health care, counselling and wellness programming the office of human rights & equity (ohre) is an arms-length office that is responsible for they will provide supports to survivors or witnesses of sexual and gender based violence (please feel safe and supported should you wish to disclose). they will also support if you receive a disclosure of sgbv and need tools, advice or information to support a survivor or yourself, if you wish to receive more education on sgbv prevention and if you are engaged in a complaint of sgbv. phone: 807-346-7765 jonathan erua for complaints of sexual and gender-based violence: phone: 807-343-8010 x 7765 for human rights complaints: phone number: 807-343-8010 x 7763 (please leave a message with your contact information) |
| off campus support |
the regional sexual assault treatment centre , soldiers memorial hospital, orillia. provides confidential sexual assault care and treatment options. phone: 705-327-9155 orillia ontario police provincial police (opp) non-emergency department will assist you to inquire anonymously how to navigate the process of reporting an assault/harassment. phone: 705-326-3536 athena’s sexual assault counselling & advocacy centre support for women identified individuals 16 years of age and older who have experienced sexual abuse as children and/or as adults. they also provide 24-hour telephone crisis line. phone: 705-737-2008 or 1-800-987-0799 assaulted women’s helpline offer 24h hour crisis phone and chat support in over 200 languages. they do not have a local office in orillia. phone: 1-866-863-0511 talk4healing is a culturally-grounded confidential helpline for indigenous women. you can talk, text or chat online. phone: 1-855-554-heal green haven shelter (community outreach services) are available to women and children experiencing violence within the community. clients do not need to be residents of green haven shelter for women to connect with services and programs. community outreach team meets with self-identifying women with or without dependent children experiencing violence one on one or in group environments and in a safe location. outreach team phone: 705-329-2806 first nations & inuit hope for wellness helpline offers immediate help to all indigenous peoples across canada. they available provide services for 24/7. experienced and culturally competent help line counsellors can help if you: individual crisis intervention, counselling if you are in distress, have emotional reactions to present and past trauma telephone and online counselling are available in english and french. on request, telephone counselling is also available in: cree, ojibwa, and inuktitut. phone: 1-855-242-3310 support services for male survivors of sexual abuse provides support for male survivors of sexual violence both recent and historical. it is a 24 hours crisis and referral hotline, individual and group counselling, peer support, phone and online counselling. the also assist with referrals to other appropriate community support services to meet other long-term needs that clients may have. phone: 1-866-887-0015 catholic family services of simcoe county-barrie office (multilingual) provides counselling and support service for men 16 and over, who experienced sexual abuse and sexual assault. they also provide counseling for family members of male survivors. ph. 1-888-726-2503/ 705-726-2503 |
additional resources:
- human rights complaint form
- sgbv complaint form
- sgbv response flowchart
- ohre map
- ontario human rights commission
- canadian human rights commission
- human rights tribunal of ontario
- report on the consultation process
- equity, diversity and inclusion (edi) consultation form
- 2018 student voices on sexual violence survey (ontario ministry of colleges and universities)
policies
coordinator, sexual violence prevention and education office of human rights and equity thunder bay campus
overview
coordinator, sexual violence prevention and education
office of human rights and equity
thunder bay campus
full-time, permanent position
schedule ii, band 6
$56,153.11 - $70,191.13
reporting to the director of human rights and equity, the coordinator, sexual violence prevention and education is tasked with implementing both sexual violence prevention and response activities and general human rights education and outreach initiatives.
the coordinator will receive and triage sexual violence concerns and complaints, conduct investigations, as well as develop and provide information and training to prevent sexual violence on campus. this position must be able to effectively consult and work with several departments across the university in order to develop and facilitate training on sexual violence prevention, bystander intervention and key human rights areas. the ability to receive complaints and disclosures and perform case management as well as to perform initial inquiries in cases as directed by the director is a requirement of this role. additional responsibilities include providing orientation on the office of human rights and equity and supporting various communities and groups at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . the coordinator’s computer proficiency is utilized in the creation and dissemination of human rights promotional materials and maintaining the website content to support all users of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and its campuses.
the successful candidate will have a university degree that demonstrates education in social justice, human rights, social work, law, psychology or another related field coupled with two (2) years experience in sexual violence education and prevention, investigation, and case management. additional qualifications include the demonstrated ability to develop and implement curriculum, presentations and training for diverse audiences, particularly young adults, as well as a working knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and the needs and rights of marginalized communities. the coordinator’s strong interpersonal skills are demonstrated through the ability to conduct one-on-one counselling sessions as well as public speaking. working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the ontario human rights code, as well as sound judgment and the ability to analyze and research causes of sexual violence and its impact are a must in this role. a demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression or human rights work is also key to this role.
review of applications will begin on july 26, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document containing cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three references to:
office of human resources
university centre
room uc-0003
fax: 807-346-7701
email: careers@lakeheadu.ca
阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. if you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact human resources at (807) 343-8334. we appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
sexual violence support and response
this page is a place where survivors of all backgrounds and identities can find support and information about sexual violence, prevention and response. it’s also a place where campus members can find tips on how to provide the best support possible to survivors who choose to report, disclose or make a complaint.
if you're not sure what to do or where to turn, a good starting point is contacting the office of human rights and equity. we will listen and, when you’re ready, we can give you information about what your options are, how you can find more support and next steps you might consider taking.
get support
importance of consent
- any sexual activity without consent is sexual assault. this means that there must be an understandable exchange of affirmative words that indicates a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. consent must be informed, freely given and active. it is the responsibility of the initiator of sexual activity to obtain clear and affirmative responses at all stages of sexual engagement.
- saying “no” at all stages of sexual engagement means- no!
- silence means no!
- "i'm not sure" means no!
- "i'm scared" means no!
- only yes!, or an already agreed affirmative sign for those who are non-verbal means yes!
things to remember:
- it’s okay to not be okay
- your voice matters
- trust yourself
- you have the right to be safe
our commitment to survivors:
sexual violence can impact a survivor's physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social health and wellbeing. survivors can expect:
- a survivor-centred approach, believing and respecting all individuals who identify their experience as sexual violence as being the best judge of their own interests
- ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect
- accommodating the special needs and intersectional realities of equity-seeking groups in the supports and services they receive
- providing those who have experienced sexual violence with comprehensive information about disclosing, reporting, and complaint options
- ensuring on-campus (internal) investigation and adjudication procedures are available to those who make complaints of sexual violence;
- providing education and information to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and staff about how to identify situations that involve, or could progress into, sexual violence and about how to reduce and prevent these forms of violence and harassment.
report to the office of human rights and equity
- located at li 5012
- we are a safe space committed providing information on disclosure, reporting and complaint process.
- if you choose to report, you have several options. we can assist you in understanding each option so that you have all the necessary information to make an appropriate decision that best suits your needs.
report to the police
- call 911
- reports can be made in an effort to pursue criminal charges under the criminal code of canada
- detailed log of names (if you know their identity), dates, times and settings will be needed
give support
what is disclosure and what to expect
disclosure occurs when a survivor confides in an individual about an incident
steps to take if you receive disclosure:
- ensure their safety
- if the immediate safety of the survivor is at risk, contact lakehead security services at (807) 343-8911 or dial 8911 from a university phone.
- if you are witnessing a current act of violence on campus, contact lakehead security services at (807) 343 -8911 or dial 8911 from a university phone.
- if immediate safety is not at risk, ask the individual if they would prefer to move to a more comfortable/private location, or a safe place such as the office of human rights and equity, room li 5012
- if the survivor does not want help, encourage them to tell a person they trust
- offer them on campus or off campus resources found under resources
how can you provide support?
- believe them
- practice active listening
- listen without judgement- it’s not their fault
- ensure they are not alone and provide support
resources
on campus supports
| name | service | phone | |
| lusu: gender equity centre | peer-to-peer support | gec@lakeheadu.ca | 807.343.8879 |
| lusu: pride central | peer-to-peer support | pridecentral@lusu.ca | 807-343-8813 |
| lusu: general | peer-to-peer support | general@lusu.ca | (807) 343-8259 |
| lusu: orillia | peer-to-peer support | general@lusu.ca | (705) 330-4008 ext 2180 |
| multicultural centre | peer-to-peer support | mcc@lusu.ca | 807-343-7959 |
| aboriginal awareness centre | peer-to-peer support | aac@lusu.ca | (807) 343-8259 |
| ombudsperson | advocacy | ombudsperson@lakeheadu.ca | (807) 343-8061 |
| office of human rights and equity | disclosures, reporting, accommodations | humanrights@lakeheadu.ca | (807) 346-7765 |
| student health and wellness – thunder bay | counselling, medical services | health@lakeheadu.ca | (807) 343-8361 |
| lakehead security | reporting, emergency | (807) 343 -8569 | |
| orillia wellness centre | counselling, referrals | orlywellness@lakeheadu.ca | |
| orillia security services | reporting, emergency | (705) 330-4008 ext 3-911 | |
| orillia safe walk | emergency, support | (705) 330-4008 ext 2009 |
off-campus
thunder bay
| assaulted women’s helpline | 1-866-863-0511 (toll-free) 1-866-863-7868 (tty) #7233 bell mobility | www.awhl.org |
| thunder bay crisis response | 1-807-346-8282 1-888-269-3100 | |
| sexual assault/domestic violence treatment centre – thunder bay regional health sciences centre | 1-807-684-6751 | |
| beendigen inc.- healing our own counselling unit | 1-807-344-9579 crisis line: 1-807-346-4357 (807-346-help) toll free 1-888-200-9997 | info@beendigen.com |
| ishaawin counselling centre | 1-807-622-5790 | ishaawin@risingabove.ca |
| northwestern ontario women’s centre | 1-807-345-7802 | nwcentre@tbaytel.net |
| ontario native women’s association | 1-800-667-0816 | justicecoordinator@onwa.ca |
| talk4healing- helpline | 1-855-554-4325 | |
| sexual abuse centre | 1-807- 345-0894 | info@tbsasa.org |
orillia:
| orillia opp | (705) 326-3536 |
| sexual assault treatment centre | 1-705-327-9155 1-877-377-7438 |
| north simcoe victim crisis services | 1-705-325-5578 |
| orillia native women’s group | 705-329-7755 |
| orillia soldier’s memorial hospital | 1-877-377-7438 |
| art therapy works | 1-705-721-7185 |
| athena’s sexual assault counselling and advocacy centre | 1-800-461-1750 |
more information and policy
- sexual violence response policy
- report on the consultation process
- sexual violence response flow chart
