The Research Officer designs and delivers both primary and secondary research, working within an interdisciplinary research team to draw on a wide range of research methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The Research Officer also writes reports and other materials for both internal use and for public audiences and helps to amplify the voices of people with lived experience, draws attention to systemic human rights issues, and contributes evidence to help shape public conversation about human rights in B.C.

Working with community partners and other stakeholders, the Research Officer will also conduct research that embodies the 4Rs of a decolonial approach: responsibility, reciprocity, relevance, and respect; and regularly reviews, evaluates, and synthesizes work done by other researchers, public agencies, and community organizations.

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 racialized, 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) permanent, full-time position.
• This competition is open to applicants from anywhere in BC and remote work options are available. The successful candidate must be willing to travel to urban, rural and remote areas across the province.
• 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.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities and a complete list of required and preferred qualifications, please refer to the job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact .  

How to apply

1. Submit a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant work experience and how you meet the stated qualifications
2. Include the position title on the cover letter and in the email subject line
3. Applications must be submitted by email to

Application Tips

• Initial screening will be based on the education and experience qualifications specified in the job profile.
• Please ensure your resume and cover letter clearly specify how your education and experience meet the required job qualifications with specific examples.
• It is a good idea to carefully review the education and experience requirements and tailor your resume and cover letter to respond to them.
• Be as clear and specific as possible in your resume, including the month and year(s) for each job in your employment history as well as the job-related responsibilities.
• The content and/or format of your cover letter and resume may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Please note: If the panel is not able to tell from your resume whether you meet the education and experience requirements for the position, we will not consider your application any further.

Due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to accept incomplete or late applications.

If your application is shortlisted—next steps

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the hiring process, which may include the following:

• Written assignment
• Interview

Only those applications submitted to BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner directly by email will be considered. Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on the BC Government Hiring Centre website.

Your application must be received by 9:00 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Contact

Abisola Odeyemi, Human Resources Advisor

By submitting your application, you certify that all information submitted is true, complete and correct. Any information provided in your application, any assessment documents or processes and/or an interview that is found to be false or misrepresented in any respect, may eliminate you from further consideration for employment or may result in dismissal.