Human Rights Advisor (Indigenous Designation) | |
| Job ID | A9-5B-E1-8E-08-7A |
| Company | Human Rights Legal Support Centre |
| Location | Toronto |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2021-10-18 |
| Posted Until | 2022-04-16 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Law |
| Description | |
| HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISOR – INDIGENOUS DESIGNATION The Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) provides free legal assistance to individuals throughout Ontario who have experienced discrimination contrary to Ontario’s Human Rights Code. The HRLSC is seeking applications for a Human Rights Advisor – Indigenous Designation to provide legal information and summary advice over the telephone to individuals who have experienced discrimination and need assistance in filing an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). This position will participate as a member of the HRLSC’s Indigenous Services & Outreach Committee (ISOC). Qualifications include the ability to interpret and communicate Ontario human rights legislation (Human Rights Code) and/or other social justice legislation such as employment standards, landlord/tenant and workers’ compensation, the ability to record detailed information and prepare summaries in a high paced environment and will have familiarity with human rights issues affecting Indigenous communities in Ontario. The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge of community resources, the effective ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with diverse communities and will have sound interviewing, listening, explaining and counseling / representation skills. Computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and experience using a case management or data base system are required. Full Job Description on our website This is a full-time, contract position until March 2024 with the possibility of extension, and is located in Ontario. This position reports to the Manager of Intake Services, is part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit. . The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of $49,318.23. The usual hours of work are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In accordance with the HRLSC’s hiring mandate and pursuant to Section 24 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to Indigenous applicants. Candidates from this group must self-identify. | |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Salary | The salary range for this position is $47,159 – $58,949 |
| Experience | Customer service, providing information / services / referrals, human rights law, experience with Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and filing applications / application process. |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Applications must: 1. Include a resume and a covering letter, submitted as one attachment 2. Be addressed to the attention of Human Resources 3. Be submitted by e-mail to: jobapplication@hrlsc.on.ca 4. Have the e-mail subject line: HRA (Indigenous Designation) – 20210809 |
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