Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, the Manager, Human Rights oversees the Human Rights unit which includes developing and implementing policies and procedures for preventing and addressing workplace harassment, discrimination, workplace violence prevention, and the AODA complaint processes. This position is responsible for overseeing the workplace investigations process and ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations and guidelines including the Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), workplace violence and harassment provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a university degree in law, human rights, human resource management or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and related professional and lived community experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting workplace investigations, including workplace harassment and bullying, discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, racial and systemic discrimination, and other complex investigations.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a team.
- Certified Human Resource Leader designation is an asset.
- Experience working in a multi-union environment, preferably within municipal government or other public sector environments.
- Specialized training in dispute resolution, workplace investigations and trauma-informed practices is an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant legislation as well as diversity, equity, human rights, and anti-racism theory and practices with an in-depth understanding of the area’s programs and services and how the work of the area aligns with the objectives of the area.
- Highly developed analytical financial and business planning skills with a proven track record for effectively implementing and monitoring programs, budgets and services.
- Demonstrated successful experience in a people leadership role; positive and proactive leadership capabilities, adept at leading a group of employees, contracted services, and consultants; demonstrated commitment to developing high performance teams.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire the people they lead through productive and honest dialogue, with personal integrity and actions.
- Ability to perform duties in a trauma-informed, sensitive, and diplomatic manner.
- Demonstrated ability to be empathetic and impartial.
- Demonstrated understanding of the psychology of human behaviour.
- Ability to be a trusted advisor and/or advocate in sensitive and/or emotionally charged situations.
- Demonstrated perseverance and resilience in addressing challenges and emergent issues.
- Proven commitment to the safety of employees with knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.
- Ability to provide a high level of attention to detail, make sense of data and solve problems.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills including interpersonal, interviewing and listening skills.
- Ability to understand the importance of service delivery; develop and implement initiatives that support the area’s customers in a timely and effective way.
- Ability to skillfully communicate to a wide and varied audience and effectively influence outcomes; political acumen to identify and manage issues.
- Proven ability to establish purposeful relationships and work effectively within all levels of the corporation.
- Focused analytical and strategic thinking. Issue resolution skills problem solving, combined with a commitment to innovation and collaboration.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Compensation & Other Information:
$111,583 to $146,396
This posting is for one (1) permanent, full-time position.
How to Apply:
For a complete job description and to apply on-line, please visit the City of London website at https://london.ca/government/employment-opportunities
Please note following the interview stage, proof of education will be required prior to moving to the next stage in the selection process.
Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.
