Lead Investigator, Human Rights and Dispute

Job title under review

The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas

The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective. Our goal is to provide students with the best possible learning experience, in an environment that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities.

We are one of Canada’s top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today’s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. Our employees come together around the shared purpose of constant improvement, personal development, service excellence, teamwork and a passion for learning with a desire to make uOttawa and the world a better place. Everyone's contributions are valued, we all play a part in making uOttawa a world-class institution. Most importantly, we make it possible for you to achieve your full potential. Because at uOttawa, you belong

**Position purpose**:
Advises on the University’s legal obligations under human rights, harassment and sexual violence legislation. Conducts confidential, neutral and impartial investigations and writes investigation reports as required. Provides leadership and expertise on related policies, programs, and training and public education content. Manages reported incidents of non-sexual harassment and discrimination.

**What you will bring**:
University degree in law (LL.B or J.D)

University degree in discipline such as industrial relations or management, or relevant experience

At least 10 years’ experience in management of situations of conflict and/or incidents of harassment and/or discrimination

Advanced knowledge of workplace anti-harassment and anti-discrimination legislation

Significant experience (10 years) in conflict management in a multi-union environment

Extensive experience in complaint investigation and confidential processes

Extensive knowledge and experience regarding anti-harassment and discrimination programs, including training and prevention campaigns

Ability to resolve disputes and problems, listen actively and facilitate dialogue

Initiative in development and use of intervention, training, education and prevention strategies

Absolute discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Sound analytical and evaluative skills, with independent judgment

Demonstrated ability to write reports and procedures

Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software with highly developed research capabilities.

Bilingualism — English/French (strong oral and written skills)

**Key Competencies at uOttawa**:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:
**Planning**: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realise an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

**Initiative**: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.

**Client Service Orientation**: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.

**Teamwork and Cooperation**: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.