Job Description

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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 and the ("the Policies"). The MIA 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:

• Provide non-directional, accurate, and trauma-informed responses to inquiries, and conduct intake of reports, regarding harassment, discrimination and/or sexual violence;
• 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;
• Write detailed, justified, clearly articulated reports produced from such investigations for submission to the Provost & Vice-Principal (Academic);
• Lead mediation for parties seeking to resolve disputes outside of the formal investigative processes;
• Contribute actively to the development of, and communications related to, McGill's Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR);
• 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;
• 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;
• 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);

• Play a key role in the review and implementation of the Policies;
• Participate in the Implementation Committee of the Policy against Sexual Violence;
• Utilize case management software and assist with data gathering for annual reporting

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Law Degree considered an asset

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with their application.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of 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 # (qualifier) on a scale of 4-4.
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Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 - $89,860.00 - $107,830.00
Job Profile: MPEX-SAF2B - Student Services - Professional 2
Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor: Associate Director, Mediation and Reporting
Position End Date (If applicable): 2027-02-27
Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-09
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, .

Skills Required