EMPLOYMENT EQUITY/HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISORS

TERMS OF REFERENCE

AIM

Provide support/guidance/advice and assistance in identifying and removing barriers by promoting a greater understanding of the Employment Equity Act and Human Rights issues to UNDE members.

COMMITTEE MAKE-UP

Employment Equity Advisor/Human Rights Advisor to the UNDE National Executive

UNDE Human Rights Committee members and UNDE EE/Human Rights Coordinators

(Regions include:  Pacific; Alberta and the North; Manitoba & Saskatchewan; Ontario; NCR; Quebec; Nova Scotia; Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick; Personnel Support Programs (PSP); Communications Security (CSE), separate employers could be in included in each Region.)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish network with the Local EE/HR Representatives
• Disseminate information about EE and Human Rights
• Provide information to the Locals to assist in coordinating and organizing EE/HR related events
• Annual Regional briefing as required to each UNDE Local in coordination with Vice President
• Request semi annual reports concerning EE/HR from the Locals in the Region
• Consult with Regional Employers as legislated by the Employment Equity Act
• Provide quarterly reports (dates to be promulgated) to the UNDE National EE/HR Advisor
• Attend relevant workshops, seminars, conferences to keep current on issues and provide report to UNDE National  EE/HR Advisor and respective VP
• Conference calls as required by the UNDE National EE/HR Advisor
• Committee members will participate in annual meetings of the EE/HR regional Coordinators

DUTIES

• All EE/HR Advisors will self identify as requested by UNDE National Exec.
• Obtain DND’s regional statistical EE data, in order to ensure DND’s obligation and responsibilities are being met.
• Forward all EE and Human Rights concerns, problems and issues to the UNDE National EE/HR Advisor.
• Take an active role in promoting EE/ Human Rights commemorative events.
• Encourage maximum UNDE representation at PSAC Equity conferences as delegates.
• Promote a greater understanding of Human Rights and Employment Equity issues.
• Develop and promote initiatives that would encourage greater participation of equity group members in the union.
• Act as a resource person for union representation on human rights and equity issues
• Upon request attend Union/Management meetings and provide EE/HR updates reference local/regional concerns and any related actions.
• Receive concerns and irregularities from Local EE Reps concerning the Employer’s staffing and hiring practices.
• Encourage the participation of Local’s in regional equity committees.
• Communication will always include both VP and the EE/HR Advisor