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Position Summary:
Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Mediation and Reporting, the Mediation and Investigation Advisor (“MIA”) will respond to inquiries, conduct intake, and oversee the resolution of reports filed pursuant to the
Policy on Harassment and Discrimination
and the
Policy against Sexual Violence
(“the Policies”). The MIS also plays a fundamental role in educating the McGill community about harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence as part of McGill University’s ongoing efforts to create and maintain a climate that is respectful, equitable, and inclusive.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Provide non-directional, accurate, and trauma-informed responses to inquiries, and conduct intake of reports, regarding harassment, discrimination and/or sexual violence;
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Conduct highly-skilled, timely, trauma-informed, procedurally fair investigations into matters of harassment, discrimination, and/or sexual violence, which include careful analyses of documentary and testimonial evidence;
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Write detailed, justified, clearly articulated reports produced from such investigations for submission to the Provost & Vice-Principal (Academic);
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Lead mediation for parties seeking to resolve disputes outside of the formal investigative processes;
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Contribute actively to the development of, and communications related to, McGill’s Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR);
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Develop and deliver education, training, and outreach on McGill’s commitment to a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment in a manner that is tailored to the diverse audiences and stakeholders within McGill’s campus community;
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Advise and collaborate with key campus partners, such as Human Resources, Legal Services, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and the Office of the Dean of Students, to ensure that University policies are applied in accordance with their terms and in a manner that respects the principles of equity, confidentiality, trauma-informed approaches, and procedural fairness;
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Develop effective strategies to communicate and raise awareness about the Policies (e.g., website, poster campaigns, tabling, updates in What’s New/Reporter, outreach to student groups, academic staff, and administrative staff);
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Play a key role in the review and implementation of the Policies;
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Participate in the Implementation Committee of the Policy against Sexual Violence;
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Utilize case management software and assist with data gathering for annual reporting
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
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Undergraduate degree (Law degree or graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counselling psychology)
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Three (3) years related experience
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Experience and/or training in mediation and/or dispute resolution;
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Experience in conducting investigations in a workplace and learning settings;
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Experience in writing effective, trauma-informed and procedurally fair investigative reports;
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Excellent communication skills – both written and oral;
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Bilingual – capable of working with proficiency in both French and English;
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impeccable understanding of, training on, and experience with procedural fairness, confidentiality, trauma-informed investigations, report-writing, and active listening.
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In-depth knowledge of University systems and policies;
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In-depth knowledge of University administrative and academic units, actors, resources;
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In-depth knowledge of principles core to the Policies, such as, human rights, procedural fairness, equity and inclusion;
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In-depth understanding of a trauma-informed approach to investigations.
“Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.”
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
(MPEX Grade 05) $69,430.00 - $86,790.00 - $104,150.00
33.75 (Full time)
Associate Director, Mediation and Reporting
Position End Date (If applicable):
2023-10-24
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, . 