Director, Human Rights, Sexual Violence Response, Policy and Compliance

TITLE:

Director, Human Rights, Sexual Violence Response, Policy and Compliance

DIVISION:  Office of Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights

SALARY:  Payband 13, $130,500 to $153,545 annually

HOURS PER WEEK : 37.5

WORK MODALITY:  Hybrid

STATUS:  Full Time Admin

VACANCY :
Replacement

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Immediately

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision

To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, OAREHRS, the Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Polytechnic’s human rights, sexual violence response, accessibility (AODA) obligations, and institutional policy governance related to human rights complaints resolution and regulatory compliance.

The Director is accountable for both the effective management of complex human rights, sexual violence and freedom of expression complaints and the proactive oversight of institutional policy implementation, regulatory literacy, and accessibility compliance. The role ensures that polytechnic policies align with legislative obligations, including the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and related statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Complaints, Conflict Resolution and Investigative Oversight
Provide strategic oversight of all human rights and sexual violence complaints, including intake, assessment, informal resolution, mediation, investigation, and formal adjudication processes.
Ensure procedural fairness and compliance with applicable legislation, collective agreements, and institutional policies.
Advise senior leadership on complex and high-risk matters involving community safety, reputational risk, or legal exposure.
Lead or oversee complex investigations and determine when investigative or legal support is required.

Policy Governance and Regulatory Oversight
Interpret and operationalize institutional obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA, Sexual Violence, Anti-Racism legislation, and related statutory frameworks.
Support the development, review, revision, and governance of human rights, sexual violence, and accessibility-related policies.

Policy Literacy, Awareness and Institutional Capacity Building
Develop and deliver institutional education focused on policy literacy, including:
Rights and responsibilities under the Human Rights Code
Duty to accommodate and competing rights
Sexual violence reporting obligations
Accessibility standards and compliance requirements
Procedural fairness and complaint resolution pathways
Provide consultative guidance to Deans, Directors, Managers, and operational leaders on application of policy frameworks.

AODA Compliance and Accessibility Governance
Monitor institutional compliance with AODA and related regulations.

Leadership, Administration, Monitoring and Reporting
Provide leadership and supervision to Managers, Advisors, and administrative staff.
Manage budget, operational planning, and resource allocation.
Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements
Post Graduate Degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in Law, Public Policy, Human Rights, Industrial Relations, Conflict Resolution, or related field.
Advanced training in human rights law and investigative frameworks.
Knowledge of Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
Training in mediation, conflict resolution, risk assessment and violence threat assessment.
Expertise in statutory interpretation and regulatory analysis.
Experience managing external legal and investigative resources.
Policy drafting and governance experience.
Knowledge of collective agreements.
Minimum of nine (9) years’ experience of the following –
Human rights complaint resolution.
Sexual violence response in post-secondary settings.
Accessibility (AODA) compliance oversight.
Policy governance and legislative interpretation.
Senior-level advisory experience in complex institutional environments.
Managing high-risk, sensitive matters with reputational implications.

Skills and Attributes
Excellent investigative skills and procedural fairness knowledge.
Data analysis and reporting competency.
Advanced conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Broad leadership skills managing a diverse team of experienced individuals.
Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to uphold the…