Manager, Research

Job Posting Competition #121165 Manager, Research (Band 3) Temporary, Full-time ((12 months, extendable to 18 months) Location: Anywhere in BC Salary range: $88,700.00 - $125,700.07 annually Starting salary (firm): $103,500.17 annually

Bring your passion for human rights, expertise in strategic research and commitment to equity to this impactful role with BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) exists to address the root causes of inequality, discrimination, and injustice in B.C. by shifting laws, policies, practices and cultures. We do this work through education, research, advocacy, inquiry, and monitoring. Reporting to the Executive Director, Research and Policy, the Manager, Research is responsible for developing and leading strategic research initiatives and projects, supporting research needs across the Office, supervising a team of researchers, and building positive working relationships with external experts and key stakeholder groups with the aim of producing high standard research to address the root causes of inequality, discrimination, and injustice in B.C. EQUITY AND DIVERSITY We are striving to build a diverse team that has lived experience with human rights. To complement the diversity of the BCOHRC team, preference may be given to applicants who are Indigenous, Black or People of Colour, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, and/or, people with disabilities.

It will greatly assist us with screening if you refer in your application to these stated preferences. Recognizing the impacts of discrimination, we ask for a brief statement only, to the degree you feel comfortable sharing. One of our guiding principles is to operate in a trauma-informed manner and thus, it is your choice whether to volunteer information. We will hold your application in strictest confidence, sharing it only with the hiring panel. Indigenous identity statement: In responding to the impacts of colonization in Canada, First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis people are encouraged to apply.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

BC’s Human Rights Commissioner is an independent officer of the Legislature. This independence lends credibility to our work, gives us the widest scope possible to make effective change, and ensures that the perspectives of a broad range of marginalized people are a meaningful part of our processes and are amplified to decision makers and duty bearers through our work. Avoiding real, perceived and potential conflicts is necessary for maintaining BCOHRC's reputation for independence. This could mean that successful candidates may be requested to step down from governance or leadership positions such as boards or engagement in other activities that could result in an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This posting is for one (1) temporary, full-time position

• This position is for a 12-month maternity leave coverage and may be extended up to 18

months.

• The successful candidate must be able to function effectively and with flexibility in a

dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen, permanent resident

of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada such as via a work permit).

Employment is contingent upon continued eligibility to work in Canada (“continued

eligibility” here means that eligibility to work in Canada must be maintained to be

eligible for continued employment).

• The successful applicant requires a criminal record check. Existence of a criminal record

will not result in immediate disqualification.

• This position is excluded from union membership.

• An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

HOW TO APPLY:

In order to apply on this competition, you must follow the application instructions on the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner's website at: https://bchumanrights.ca/about-us/careers/

Posting Close Date: 5:00 p.m., September 12, 2025

Only applications submitted to https://bchumanrights.ca/about-us/careers/ will be accepted.