Education Specialist, Human Rights Office

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Human Rights Office (HRO) oversees the administration of SFU's Human Rights Policy (GP18) and Bullying and Harassment Policy (GP47), and provides community-wide education of addressing and preventing discrimination, bullying and harassment. The HRO offers consultations to all members of the SFU community seeking advice and information on their human rights. The HRO also provides community-wide education on human rights topics, respectful workplace practices and bullying and harassment prevention.

The Education Specialist, HRO, plays a key role in advancing SFU’s commitment to equity, human rights, and respectful workplace practices. Reporting to the Director of the HRO, this position leads the development and implementation of a strategic education plan focusing on bullying and harassment prevention, human rights awareness, and compliance with WorkSafeBC and human rights legislation. The Education Specialist works collaboratively across portfolios to conceptualize, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational initiatives for SFU students, faculty and staff that build capacity, reduce complaints, and support cultural transformation.

This position will be key in fostering working and learning environments at SFU that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination.

Full Job Description

Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Policy, Public Administration, Criminology or a related field, and five years of experience in developing and delivering anti-bullying and human rights education, learning program design and evaluation, and experience managing youth and adult volunteers, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Policy, Public Administration, Criminology etc.), and a minimum of five years of experience in developing and delivering anti-bullying and human rights education, curriculum design, and program evaluation, and experience managing youth and adult volunteers, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic education plans or frameworks, ideally within a post-secondary or public sector context.
• Proven ability in designing, developing, implementing, delivering, and evaluating educational programming for diverse populations, including youth and adults from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of best practices instructional design and delivery across multiple formats (e.g. in-person workshops, on-line learning, video, social media, web, and print).
• Proven experience with best practices in program development, implementation, evaluation, including course design and facilitation.

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

* Prorated for part-time employees

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact