Assistant Director, High Risk, Divisional Support and Community Safety

University of Toronto • Other • George, Western Cape, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 7h ago

Assistant Director, High Risk, Divisional Support and Community Safety

Date Posted: 11/21/2024
Req ID: 40790
Faculty/Division: VP-People Strategy, Equity & Culture
Department: People Strategy, Equity & Culture
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Office of Safety and High Risk at the University of Toronto is a tri-campus office that is mandated to identify and manage high risk and safety concerns related to University students, staff, faculty, and institutional reputation.

Under the general direction of the Director, High Risk, Community Safety and Crisis & Emergency Preparedness and functional direction of the Director, High Risk & Divisional Support, the incumbent provides case management support for safety situations that impact, or could impact, members of the University community.

Working closely with the Directors and other Assistant Directors within the portfolio, the incumbent resolves high risk processes involving students, staff, or faculty, and advises members of the senior administration on the University’s response to complex case issues including investigations, workplace safety matters, violence risk, threats, and mental health concerns, ensuring that subsequent case management is compliant with all applicable policies, protocols, and legislative frameworks.

The incumbent develops integral relationships with tri-campus senior academic leaders and service providers across the University and is expected to exercise excellent judgment and professional discretion in all matters. The decisions and judgments made by the incumbent involving victims and procedures involving crisis situations impact directly on the safety and wellbeing of individuals.

The incumbent acts as a liaison between the Community Safety Office, the Office of Safety and High Risk, and the leadership of the faculty or department where the concern is presenting, providing high-level case briefings, comprehensive case management, consultation, and advice on managing and mitigating various risks of harm.

The Assistant Director is a standing member within the University’s Crisis Framework. The incumbent supports the OSHR in providing expert advice and assistance to faculty, staff, and administration on the development of critical incident response protocols and policies within designated faculties.

In addition to working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, Bill 132, Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Mental Health Act, and the Criminal Code of Canada, the incumbent is familiar with the University of Toronto Code of Student Conduct, Sexual Violence Policy, Residence Codes, Athletics Codes, and Human Resources Guideline on Civil Conduct.

The incumbent maintains timely, detailed, secure, and confidential case files and records, which adhere to all University retention and FIPPA policies.

Qualifications Required:

I. EDUCATION:

Graduate level University degree in a related field (e.g., Criminology, Psychology, Social Justice), or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Training on investigative practices, including workplace and sexual violence investigations is an asset.

II. EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 7 years related experience in a university or public sector setting with a combination of managing and providing consultation to senior leaders on matters of workplace safety, with a combination of applied experience in complex case management, investigations, crisis counselling, and violence risk assessment.

III. SKILLS:

Proven commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion with excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to exercise patience, tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

IV. OTHER:

The incumbent functions effectively in a consultative team environment as well as having the ability to make independent decisions in critical situations.

NOTE: THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST RECEIVE A TORONTO POLICE SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Closing Date: 12/04/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $104,818 - $122,290

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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