Policy and Compliance Administrator

85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5, Canada

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. | Expires Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:59 a.m.

Department
:
Compliance and Governance Services

Grade
: 5 ($60,784 - $75,085)

Number of Openings
: 1

Union Status
:
Out of Scope

Employment duration
:
Temporary full-time (12 months)

At the Museum, we offer a place where our shared values are turned into meaningful action. More than just working in an architecturally significant building, we provide a place where you belong and your career goals can align with your values, every day.

We encourage an open and equitable work environment where different values, skillsets and expertise are celebrated, because we’re stronger together. Our team is made up of talented people who are passionate about what they do and why they do it. By bringing different skills and ideas to the table, we are committed to building a workplace that is representative of the community, and country, in which we live in and are proud to call home.

Here at the Museum, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer opportunities to take part in a variety of family‑friendly benefits, social councils, and other incredible perks including:

• Annual membership to the CMHR
• In‑house discounts to the Museum Boutique, Boreal Bistro and Cloud Coffee
• Subsidized pass for Winnipeg Transit
• Health and dental benefits plan and pension plan
• Opportunity to be a part of various committees and councils
• French‑language learning opportunities

And so many more!

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is centered around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. The Policy and Compliance Administrator will support our collective efforts to build a workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable, innovative and focused on inspiring action.

Reporting to the Director, Compliance and Governance Services, the Policy and Compliance Administrator is responsible for the administration and coordination of the policy instrument development process, including monitoring review periods, conducting research on best practices, reviewing and providing feedback on policy instruments, and maintaining the central policy repository. Additionally, they are the subject matter expert for records management and are responsible for oversight of the file classification and retention schedule for corporate records, corporate archival selection process, off‑site storage, and staff training.

The incumbent will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role.

Policy Compliance

• Contribute to a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models anti‑racist and accountable behaviours.
• Support and coordinate the guidance and communication of the Museum’s policy framework, including policy templates and their intended uses.
• Provide education and training for the organization on the framework and development process.
• Provide guidance, administrative support, and coordination on the development, measurement, and tracking of the frameworks.
• Review policies for formatting, consistency, and alignment.
• Maintain and update the online policy library on the Museum’s intranet and coordinate all staff notifications.
• Create user aids and orientation materials to orient leaders to the policy development process.
• Conduct research into best practices on policy instruments.

Operations Support

• Establish and renew administrative processes to help organize Access to Information requests, Official Languages complaints, Accessibility concerns, and other external compliance and reporting activities to support sound record‑keeping and ensure that response timelines are tracked and adhered to.
• Provide coordination and planning assistance for divisional‑delivered workshops, training, meetings and events.
• Other administration duties as assigned including: monitoring Access to Information email inbox, providing back‑up support for submitting Parliamentary Inquiries and ATIP requests, overseeing the organization and administration of the OGLS SharePoint,…