Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Respect, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Posting Number 02153SA
Location Hybrid / New Westminster Campus
Grade or Pay Level A - Pay Band 10
Salary Range (Min: $83,214, Control Point: $110,952, Max: $122,047)
Placement within a salary band is typically up to the Control Point based on a
review of skills, experience and internal equity. May be placed over Control
Point in limited circumstances.
Position Type Administration - Regular
Posting Type Internal
Regular/Temporary Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Posting Category Administration
Start Date 04/01/2024
End Date
Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays
Shift 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangements
This regular full-time position is available starting April 1, 2024.
Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
The position is based in the New Westminster campus with an option for a part-
time work from home arrangement. Occasional travel will be required between
Douglas College locations.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great
career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices
and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas
College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for
passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best
colleges even better.
The Role
Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP), Human Resources, the
Respect, Diversity and Inclusion (RDI) Manager is responsible for helping to
create and support a respectful and inclusive environment for faculty, staff
and administrators at Douglas College. The Manager provides advice and
guidance, develops plans and practices in support of the College's strategic
goals related to diversity and inclusion, and leads initiatives and project
teams to foster a culture of respect through programs, education and awareness
building. The RDI Manager advises the AVP to ensure best practice as well as
compliance with policies, procedures, collective agreements and legislation.
In addition, the RDI Manager supports the HR Advisory Services team and other
administrators, with respect to situations that require confidential
consultations, investigations, interventions, mediation and conflict
resolution. The RDI Manager will work with the AVP, Human Resources on more
complex matters and special projects.
Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the AVP, Human Resources, the Respect,
Diversity and Inclusion ( RDI) Manager is accountable for the following:
Develop plans and practices, and lead initiatives that support the
College's goals related to respect, diversity and inclusion.
Chair and/or participate in committees related to respect, diversity and
inclusion across the College.
Identify issues and take action to mitigate risks and ensure the College
is in compliance with relevant policies and applicable legislation.
Act as a key contact for questions and concerns related to complaints or
reports of bullying and harassment and discrimination. Address and/or
triage complaints as per College and Human Resources' procedures.
Serve as a resource person on matters related to respect, diversity and
inclusion for all employees by advising, coaching, and making
recommendations on best practices, methods and techniques to address and
mitigate disputes and other challenges.
Conduct confidential consultations, investigations, interventions,
mediations, and conflict resolutions and report on complaints of
harassment, discrimination, bullying and other issues under the College's
policies.
Provide advice, coaching and support to leaders or HR team members
regarding processes and resolutions.
At the request of the College, collaborate with relevant external
community partners to ensure appropriate strategies, policies and programs
are in place and effective.
Lead and/or support Organizational Development and other Professional
Development committees to provide programs that educate and promote
awareness of the College's policies and programs related to respect,
diversity and inclusion.
Identify and report systemic barriers that conflict with the College's
values of respect, diversity and inclusion, and support efforts to resolve
them.
Liaise with other human resources areas to ensure the principles of
respect, diversity and inclusion are embedded in all human resource
policies and practices, and update policies in consultation with Human
Resources Managers, as appropriate.
Manage the protection and storage of highly sensitive and confidential
information and documentation, particularly as it relates to complex
investigations of respectful and inclusive environments involving the
collection and assessment of information from multiple parties.
Track and manage data pertaining to respect, diversity and inclusion.
As required, prepare and present information on programs and initiatives
for the AVP, Human Resources and/or Human Resources department.
Manage and review secondary research on best practices, case law and
changes to legislation, and determine appropriate application to support
the College to maintain a respectful work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
EDUCATION , EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Bachelor's degree in related field (i.e. Human Resources, Criminology,
Sociology, Business Administration, Law, etc.)
Graduate degree preferred.
Minimum of seven years related experience in human resources and a minimum
three years' experience advising and supporting in such areas as human
rights, bullying and harassment, anti-racism, training and development,
change management and culture transformation is required.
Supplemental education or training specifically in the areas of conflict
management, conflict resolution and investigations are considered an
asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated Experience in:
Interpreting and advising on legislative requirements.
Maintaining strict confidentiality, using discretionary judgment, and
acting with tact and diplomacy.
Communicating with groups, both small and large, at different levels in an
organization both orally and written.
Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills.
Presentation skills using culturally responsive facilitation techniques
and processes.
Conducting literature reviews and analyses of policies and legislation.
Presenting findings accurately, completely, and in a manner that is
accessible to others.
Preparing and delivering training programs.
Leading a project team and effectively facilitating cross-departmental
initiatives.
Interpreting and applying College and departmental policies, procedures,
and guidelines.
Proactively owning and executing tasks independently, with a high level of
comfort, asking for help when needed.
Multi-tasking and to meeting deadlines and changing priorities while
maintaining a high level of service.
Actively modelling Douglas College Core Competencies.
Link to the: Douglas College Core Competencies
Link to Full Position Profile
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable
learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all
people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity,
including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of
colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as
women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities
and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and
parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 03/21/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents
online on the Douglas College Career Site www. douglascollegecareers.ca.
Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling
the position. All internal applications must be received by date. Please
ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge,
skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All
candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and
diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12055
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
Douglas College Careers Site
LinkedIn
Indeed
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
Personal Referral
Agency Referral
Professional Association Website
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Douglas College CareerHUB
Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
Other
Glassdoor
Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
Current employee
Former employee
Current student
Former student
None of the above
If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)
(Open Ended Question)
If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
Yes, I confirm
No, I am not able to meet this requirement
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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