Equity Diversity & Inclusion Trainer

Contract Project Position:  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Trainer

1. Develop a curriculum, including teaching materials and equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance documents to strengthen the competencies of the Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association (TRUFA) Executive Board and Stewards Committee on TRUFA’s human rights related law and policy obligations.

The curriculum and guidance documents should focus on the following Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) themes:

• Discrimination, including systemic and institutional discrimination,
• Equity and Equality, including substantive equality,
• Accommodation, accessibility, and barrier removal,
• Protection of groups under section 15 of the Charter and related jurisprudence.

2. Deliver a workshop to the TRUFA Executive Board and Stewards Committee on the themes outlined in the curriculum and guidance documents.

The consultant must be able to facilitate the workshop with the TRUFA Executive Board and Stewards Committee prior to May 2020 and have extensive experience in EDI consultation and workshop facilitation.

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit a current cv and cover letter to Marian Griffin at admin@trufa.ca.  Applications will be reviewed commencing March 13, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

* EQUITY STATEMENT FROM TRU *

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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