Senior policy, research & strategic advisor

Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC)

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 Senior Policy, Research & Strategic Advisor to support the Executive Director by providing strategic advice on the oversight and overall strategic direction and orientation of HRLSC’s service delivery and modernization work, including by leading associated policy development, research and evaluation, and strategic and operational planning in alignment with, and to support and advance the effective implementation of, HRLSC’s strategic vision, mission, values, priorities and mandate obligations.

Qualifications include: at least six years of senior-level human rights experience leading and advising on human rights organizational strategy and policy development and implementation, preferably within a large unionized public sector environment; demonstrated experience applying quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and techniques to gather, analyze, visualize and report on data, interpret findings, evaluate outcomes, and recommend evidence-informed options; demonstrated experience designing and implementing socio-demographic and human rights-based data collection, analysis and reporting; ability to lead and present findings and briefings on complex issues to senior-level audiences, including senior management, Board and government leaders. The successful applicant will have an understanding of the broad legal and political foundations of the human rights system, and, and the ability to effectively engage in consultations with stakeholders.

Full Job Description

This is a full-time, permanent position, located in Toronto, and will report to the Executive Director. The HRLSC provides a competitive total compensation package. Salary for this position is $83,000+. The usual hours of work are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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: Senior Policy, Research & Strategic Advisor – 20240429

The Human Rights Legal Support Centre is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from people who are reflective of Indigenous and diverse communities. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Accessible formats of this posting are available upon request.

Application deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m.