OHRCM Student Liaison Specialist

Department: Office of Equity Diversity & Inclus 

Job Type: Limited Term

Full-time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year) 

Campus: All locations 

Reports to: Manager, Discrimination, Harassment Prevention and Conflict Management

Employee Group: WLUSA 

Application Deadline: June 3, 2026

Requisition ID: 10820 

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

Position Summary

This position has a university-wide mandate to provide subject matter expertise to all campuses, requiring regular interpersonal interactions and collaboration with departments at the Waterloo Campus, the Brantford Campus, locations in Kitchener and Milton and external partners including the University of Waterloo. Special attention is given to ensure equitable service delivery across all locations.

This position reports to the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management but is, in part, a shared resource with the Department of Residence, with office hours in both Waterloo and Brantford Residence Departments. Additionally, the position fosters strong connections amongst all campus student-centric departments including Dean of Student’s Offices, Students’ Union, Graduate Student Association, Student Center for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Laurier Off-Campus University Students (LOCUS), Athletics Department and Laurier International. Additionally, the successful incumbent will liaise with the University of Waterloo to create co-sponsored events designed to address students' issues related to Human Rights.

The Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management Student Liaison Specialist (SLS) will work closely with student collectives, including clubs, associations and learning groups, as well as university departments that focus on student services, to help the students better understand policies and processes that address gendered and sexual violence, discrimination, harassment, acts of hate, and misapplication of university policy.

As a dedicated resource, known and familiar to student-facing departments, the incumbent will create opportunities for collective learning, triage and/or resolution of issues as they arise and prevent escalation of cases through early intervention. As a longer-term goal, the successful candidate will develop resources to recruit, train and mentor students wanting to volunteer in the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management to address identity-based harms on campus.

Accountabilities

Working in close collaboration with Residence Life, the SLS will:

• Provide triage services in real time to students and student-facing staff regarding incidences of harassment, discrimination, sexual and gendered violence, conflict or identity-based harms;
• Provide detailed and expert instruction on policies and procedures, and formal and informal resolution mechanisms;
• Provide case management support and knowledge when disclosures or complaints are raised in Residence that may be related to identity-based harms;
• Co-facilitate restorative justice processes to address harms and provide accountability mechanisms;
• Facilitate early resolution using strategies such as group dialogue;
• Develop student centric materials, social media posts and resources to discuss relevant issues, and highlight supports available both internally and externally to students in need;
• Attend student events and collectives, and serve as a resource on issues related to human rights;
• Work collaboratively and build on-going relationships with student collectives and leaders to raise awareness, foster trust and support for the office mandate;
• Consider safety risks when meeting with individuals experiencing harm; provide safety planning;
• Create, coordinate and deliver educational opportunities with a particular focus on the prevention of harassment and discrimination and gendered violence, transformation and resolution of conflict, de-escalation, restoration after conflict and harm, understanding of human rights and responsibilities and responding to lateral violence;
• Develop training materials for students and those working with students including training for LOCUS: OLC’s, Student athletes, and Residence Dons;
• Recruit student volunteers from various clubs and associations to liaise with the OHRCM by providing peer mentorship and support related to gender-based violence, discrimination, and harassment.

This position has responsibility for:

Volunteer student leaders 

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Strong relationship and community building skills
• Demonstrated communication and decision-making skills and sound judgement
• Deescalation and crisis support skills
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Demonstrated high level of initiative
• Excellent self-care practices
• Appreciation of the University environment, its diversity and an ability to relate well to staff, students and faculty
• Experience in the design and delivery of educational programs
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and public speaking skills
• Experience handling contentious matters with sensitivity, confidentiality and balance
• Possession of good interpersonal skills, tact and discretion
• Preferably identifies as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour)
• Human rights and related legislation knowledge would be an asset

This position has been deemed eligible for educational equivalencies.

Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 2-year limited term role. The normal hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in hours will be required, including evening and/or weekend work due to occasional business needs. When possible, the manager will adjust the work schedule so that no more than 35 hours are worked in a week. 

Compensation:

Level: F

Rate of Pay: $47.26 to $45.28 per hour with an annual step progression on anniversary date up to $54.01 per hour.   

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a resume and cover letter will be required in electronic form.

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