Trans and Non-binary Inclusion Coordinator (Term)

Carleton University also welcomes applications from continuing employees. If a Continuing employee is the successful candidate, this assignment will be considered a Term Assignment, and the successful candidate must request and obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

OPEN COMPETITION

This position will be posted until June 27, 2022; however, the applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, with plans to begin the multi-step interview process early July with an ideal start date in late July 2022.

Carleton University’s Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities is searching for an innovative candidate with excellent interpersonal skills for the Trans and Non-binary Inclusion Coordinator full-time term position.

The Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities fosters the development of an inclusive and transformational university culture where individual distinctiveness and a sense of belonging for every member drive excellence in research, teaching, learning and working at Carleton. Such a culture facilitates cross-cultural and interdisciplinary collaboration, local and global engagement, as well as an environment of innovative intellectual inquiry where all can fulfil their potential. Our commitment strengthens connections and cohesion within and across university communities and promotes inclusive leadership capacity-building throughout the institution.

The successful candidate will support trans inclusion across Carleton University to achieve the goals set out in the trans inclusion work plan. In addition to liaising with the Carleton Trans Advocacy Group (CTAG), who will act as an advisory group for the incumbent and the Senior Advisor, Gender and Sexual Violence Prevention and Support. The incumbent will also support the development and facilitation of workshops on trans community needs for members of the Carleton community.

The role involves triaging comments and incident reports submitted through the Trans Hub to the appropriate stakeholder and ensures a resolution is reached in a timely pattern. In addition to consulting with members of Equity and Inclusive Community’s Case Management team on issues of trans inclusion as it pertains to the University Human Rights Policy and the Sexual Violence Policy. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience working with diverse populations within an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and intersectional lens. The role requires extensive knowledge and experience of trans, Two Spirit, nonbinary, intersex, and/or gender-nonconforming communities.

Job Number:  J0522-0124

Job Title:  Trans and Non-binary Inclusion Coordinator (Term)

Job Type:  Term Full Time

Department:  Equity and Inclusive Communities

Job Category:  Equity

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  15/06/2022

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  28/06/2022

Salary (with Salary Rate):  66,362.00 - 86,271.00/Year

Assignment Duration From:  18/07/2022

Assignment Duration To:  14/07/2023

Employee Group:  Non-Union

Salary Level:  NU04

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  18/07/2022

Carleton is a smart, caring and connected community that inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world. Carleton's faculty and staff strive to provide a superior learning experience for our learners who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world. Situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa.

Responsible to support trans inclusion at Carleton by facilitating the implementation of the trans inclusion work plan and future priorities outlined by Carleton’s trans community. Responsible for liaising and coordinating with key campus stakeholders to achieve the deliverables set out by the plan and support the consultation process.

• Knowledge or experience of trans, Two Spirit, nonbinary, intersex, and/or gender-nonconforming community advocacy
• Knowledge of gender violence and gender-based violence, and its impacts from an intersectional, anti-racist, and anti-oppression lens
• The above may be acquired through educational preparation at the post-secondary level, however this knowledge may also be achieved directly through applicable work in the community
• Knowledge and experience working within an anti-oppression, anti-racist, and intersectional lens
• Ability to work and partner with a variety of partners, including facilitators, youth and adult community members and service providers
• Superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication
• Demonstrated excellence in oral communication
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated excellence in and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Publishing programs, website maintenance and social medial platforms

The above is normally acquired through the completion of Bachelor’s degree, along with a minimum of two years of related experience working with community services, programs and resources available to trans and nonbinary communities. Lived experience will be considered critical for this role. Knowledge or experience of trans, Two Spirit, nonbinary, intersex, and/or gender-nonconforming community advocacy.

Trans and Non-binary Inclusion Coordinator is a full-time one-year term position within the Non-Union employee group. The full salary range is provided, however the starting salary will be between the minimum and the mid-point ($66,362 - $76,316) and based on the selected candidate's qualifications and other compensation factors, including internal equity. The total compensation package includes competitive extended health and dental benefits, annual and sick leave, life insurance, and unique perks such as tuition benefits and access to the fitness facilities at Carleton.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is required to work on campus. Exceptionally, since March 2020, many staff and faculty at Carleton University have been working from home in order to comply with public health requirements while continuing to provide services to support the operational functioning of the university. We are currently in the process of identifying positions that need to work on campus as part of our return to campus process. This position may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements or it may have been identified as one of the roles that are required to work on campus. If this position is required to work on campus, the successful candidate will be informed of the health and safety measures that are in place to ensure their safety on campus. If there is a requirement to work remotely (it is possible that there could be a requirement to work both remotely and on campus), the successful candidate will work with the manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. Please note that once public health requirements permit, Carleton University will resume normal on campus operations and at that point there will be a timely notification provided by the manager and the requirement to working full time physically onsite will resume. Therefore, we are looking for candidates currently in or looking to relocate to the Ottawa area.

Additionally, Carleton University is continuing to maintain a safe work environment and requires mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Public Health recommendations under the Reopening Ontario Act. As Carleton University requires that staff be available to attend on-campus meetings and to work, as required, in person, the successful candidate will be required to comply with this policy and be fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Subject to permitted exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, if you are the successful candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional upon you attesting that you are fully vaccinated with a course of vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada and submitting appropriate proof of vaccination.

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