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 setting. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
GBP Vision
To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.
Position SummaryReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesComplaints, Conflict Resolution and Investigative OversightProvide 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 OversightInterpret 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 BuildingDevelop and deliver institutional education focused on policy literacy,



including:Rights and responsibilities under the Human Rights CodeDuty to accommodate and competing rightsSexual violence reporting obligationsAccessibility standards and compliance requirementsProcedural fairness and complaint resolution pathwaysProvide consultative guidance to Deans, Directors, Managers, and operational leaders on application of policy frameworks.
AODA Compliance and Accessibility GovernanceMonitor institutional compliance with AODA and related regulations.
Leadership, Administration, Monitoring and ReportingProvide leadership and supervision to Managers, Advisors, and administrative staff.Manage budget, operational planning, and resource allocation.Other duties as assigned.
Educational and Experience RequirementsPost 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 AttributesExcellent investigative skills and procedural fairness knowledge.Data analysis and reporting competency.Advanced conflict resolution and mediation skills.Broad leadership skills managing a diver

📌 Director, Human Rights, Sexual Violence Response, Policy And Compliance (Toronto)
🏢 George Brown Polytechnic
📍 Toronto