Lead Advisor, Human Rights Office (Sexual Violence Prevention)

Position purpose

Advises on the University's legal obligations under human rights, harassment and sexual violence legislation. Leads the University's strategic and operational sexual violence prevention activities and provides specialized expertise in supporting survivors, including with respect to support measures, accommodations, and referrals to appropriate resources. 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, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives, training programs, and awareness activities aimed at preventing sexual violence and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and safety. Manages reported incidents of non-sexual harassment and discrimination. Oversees the resources and budgets associated with prevention activities, as well as the coordination and supervision of students, volunteers, and other resources contributing to the delivery of programs. This unique and exclusive mandate carries a very high level of responsibility in ensuring that complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual violence are addressed appropriately and in a timely and effective manner in respect to our obligations in regard to policies and legislation in place.

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
• Knowledge, training and experience in sexual violence investigations and related issues (asset)
• 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 information

Position type: New Position

Hours per week: 35

Faculty/Service - Department: Human Rights Office

Campus: Main Campus

Number of open positions: 1

Salary Grade: Non-Union Grade NM1

Application deadline: 2026/10/02

This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement. Learn more about our telework guidelines click here.

Key Competencies at uOttawa

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize 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.

Equity and inclusion

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Language requirement for front-line positions

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.