Senior Human Rights Officer

4 weeks ago

Toronto ON, Canada The Government Of Nova Scotia Full time

Human Rights Commission
Location: HALIFAX
Permanent
See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) is an independent government agency mandated with administering the Human Rights Act. The Commission focuses on two key areas: providing a human rights dispute resolution process to resolve allegations of discrimination both on an individual and systemic level; and working to eliminate barriers and prevent discrimination through education, training, public engagement, and policy development. Through this work, the Commission is helping to build inclusive communities and protect human rights in Nova Scotia.
The Dispute Resolution Division is an active unit within the Commission, employing close to 60% of the Commission team. The division’s work is highly sensitive and focuses on the resolution of inquiries and complaints related to allegations of discrimination through various methods, such as resolution conferences and investigations.
For more information about the Commission, visit our website here:
Human Rights Officers (“HROs”) play a key role in protecting and advancing human rights in Nova Scotia. HROs are responsible for resolving inquiries as well as complaints accepted by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. The HRO, Early Resolution is a new role that will focus specifically on the early resolution of inquiries and complaints. Reporting to the Manager, Dispute Resolution, and with functional leadership from the Senior Human Rights Officer, the HRO, Early Resolution carries out the impartial review and resolution of inquiries and complaints brought to the attention of the Human Rights Commission. You may be the first contact at the Commission and will interact with individuals to gather an understanding of their circumstances and apply the provisions of the Human Rights Act. You will collaboratively assess the appropriateness of early resolution for specific inquiries and complaints. You will also use your expertise in conflict resolution and restorative practice to support colleagues in the resolution of complaints and to help build conflict-competence within the Commission. You will direct the public to other community resources in appropriate circumstances.
To be considered for this position, youhold a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as social work, sociology, law or other social science disciplines; knowledge of the Human Rights Actand related legislation, the principles of human rights, and the dynamics of systemic discrimination;
experience working with equity-seeking communities;
The following would be viewed as assets: experience working with legislation, policies and procedures; We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. What We Offer Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
Department specific flexible working schedules
The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. Original job Human Rights Officer /A/-/B/-/A/-/B/- posted on GrabJobs .

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