Director, Human Rights & Equity

Full-Time Administration

Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Administration, the Director, Human Rights & Equity provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the Human Rights & Equity Office. The Director will develop, implement, and monitor Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) strategies, with shared accountability across all faculties, departments, and administrative units. The role will lead the University’s transformation efforts by advancing EDIA and human rights aligned with the recommendations of the Equity Audit, Academic Plan and Operational Plan (APOP), Accessibility Advisory Committee, and other relevant sources.

The Director provides advice to the President and Vice-Presidents, and will be responsible for policy review, guiding related disaggregated data monitoring and reporting, and developing institution-wide EDIA training plans. The role builds relationships with equity-deserving groups, as well as with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.

The Director will foster a culture of belonging and psychological safety by advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-discrimination across all University portfolios. This role will shape and implement policies, programs, and structures that promote an inclusive environment where community members feel valued and supported. The Director will make recommendations to support inclusive practices in governance and operations and will collaborate with senior leaders to identify systemic barriers and ensure accountability for sustained cultural change.

The Director will work closely with the Assistant Vice-President, Human Resources and the Assistant Vice-President, Students on matters related to harassment/discrimination and EDIA-related issues.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant university degree (e.g., Human Rights, Equity Studies, Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences) and have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive, senior-level experience, including direct experience in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), human rights, accessibility, or anti-discrimination, along with demonstrated leadership experience. A master’s degree is preferred.

For a detailed position description, please visit Nipissing University Employment Opportunities - Director, Human Rights & Equity.

This position is classified at a salary grade 8 with an annual salary range from $91,847 (Step 1) to $128,619 (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions. A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is included, along with a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.

Please submit your letter of application and resume as a single document via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., May 24, 2026. Applicants should include a statement confirming their eligibility to work in Canada.

Nipissing University is located in the City of North Bay, Ontario (population 55,000), in the territory of the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850 and the Nipissing First Nation Traditional Territory and the traditional territory of the Anishinabek. Situated between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, and surrounded by pristine Canadian Shield Forest, our campus is a comfortable three-and-a-half-hour drive from either Toronto or Ottawa. North Bay is a growing city with a vibrant arts community, ample amenities, and countless opportunities for outdoor activities. Learn more about North Bay, Ontario by visiting the @cityofnorthbay YouTube channel here: The City of North Bay.

Access and equity continue to be longstanding priorities, providing interventions and support for students who might not otherwise participate in postsecondary education. Nipissing welcomes a number of first-generation students and provides a broad array of supports for students with disabilities.

Nipissing’s faculty and staff are committed to decolonization and reconciliation and provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students enrolled at the University. Our campus is located in a region home to 7,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit residents, many of whom choose to study at Nipissing University. As a public university located on the traditional territory of Nipissing First Nation and on the lands within the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850, Nipissing University is bound to advance knowledge and be a good guest on this land.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.

This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.

The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

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