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The Canadian Human Rights Commission was established by Parliament in 1977 as an agency independent of the Government, responsible for the administration of the Canadian Human Rights Act. In 1986, the Commission was designated as the body responsible for enforcing the obligations of employers in the federally regulated sphere prescribed under the Employment Equity Act. Most recently, in 2019, Parliament conferred new responsibilities upon the Commission by virtue of the Pay Equity Act, the Accessible Canada Act, and the National Housing Strategy Act, as well as through amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act, which designated the Commission as the body responsible for monitoring and reporting on Canada's compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. As Canada's national human rights institution, the Canadian Human Rights Commission plays a crucial role in promoting and monitoring the effective implementation of international human rights standards at the national level, and in participating in and interacting with the international human rights system, including the United Nations Human Rights Council, treaty bodies and special procedures mechanisms. Domestically, the Commission proactively engages with Parliamentarians, Indigenous organizations, federally regulated employers and service providers, employee representatives, rights holders, civil society, and provincial, territorial and international human rights bodies, among others, to identify and raise awareness of systemic human rights issues, promote compliance with human rights statutes, and foster inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti‑racism. The Commission is also responsible for receiving, investigating and resolving complaints under the Canadian Human Rights Act the Pay Equity Act and the Accessible Canada Act, and, where provided, may refer complaints to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, before which it may represent the public interest to advance human rights for all people in Canada. The Commission also works to ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act; administer and ensure compliance with the Pay Equity Act and the Accessible Canada Act; and support the implementation of the National Housing Strategy Act with respect to matters falling within the purview of the Federal Housing Advocate. The Chief Commissioner is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the Commission and its staff. Specifically, the Chief Commissioner is responsible for the delivery of the Commission’s statutory mandates in addressing human rights complaints and issues of systemic discrimination; fostering public understanding of human rights through its promotion, research and policy initiatives; and ensuring compliance with human rights statutes. In this capacity, the Chief Commissioner is also responsible for the stewardship of resources to enable the fulfilment of the mandates of the Pay Equity Commissioner, as provided by the Pay Equity Act; the Accessibility Commissioner, as provided by the Accessible Canada Act; and the Federal Housing Advocate, as provided by the National Housing Strategy Act.
We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to achieve one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.
Review of applications (more information here) will begin on June 7, 2022. Candidates should apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application.Instructions on how to apply for an appointment opportunity can be found on the Governor in Council Appointments website.
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