Advisor, Black Perspectives
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Number: 50021767 Department: Black Perspective Office Grade: GR12 Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $86,159.93 - $102,917.74 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU
Posting deadline: August 7, 2025
Recognized as Canada’s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
NOTE : This posting represents a temporary two-year contract.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office, the incumbent provides expertise in the promotion of an equitable and inclusive University environment. Often dealing with sensitive and complex issues, the Advisor maintains the confidentiality and integrity of information and/or materials that they develop and to which they have access and carries out their functions using persuasion and conciliation skills to develop and build a reputation for trust, integrity, specialized knowledge, collegiality and collaboration. The incumbent provides specialized consulting, advising and intervention services in response to University anti-Black racism concerns, and supports the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Foster and maintain respectful, collaborative, open and positive relationships with colleagues and University members concerning the BPO’s mandate, values, and functions.
- Advise the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office on any emerging issues impacting members of Concordia’s Black community. Stay abreast of current trends in anti-racist and Black-specific resource programming across the larger Montreal community and other Canadian universities.
- Lead the content development for in-person, online and recorded Black Perspectives and anti-Black racism prevention training programs as well as future training updates and modules, and speaker series on special topics.
- Deliver workshops and trainings for Concordia students, faculty and staff on Black Perspectives and anti-Black racism prevention and promote awareness and understanding of matters such as unconscious bias and what constitutes a respectful and inclusive university.
- Collaborate with the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office and University Communications Services on an effective communications strategy, which includes the BPO website and other communications tools to increase awareness and engagement with BPO activities and as a resource for the Concordia community to consult on concerns regarding anti-Black racism brought forth by faculty, staff, students, family members, and other community members.
- Participate in evaluating the BPO’s workshops, outreach initiatives, communication strategies, and promotional materials.
- Conduct intake interviews for those experiencing anti-Black racism, advise, assist, and design effective response and/intervention plans in a knowledgeable, effective, and constructive manner. Apply in-depth knowledge of Concordia's resources, policies, and procedures, as well as best practices, to anti-Black racism-related questions, concerns, and situations commensurate with the functions of the Black Perspectives Office. Meet deadlines and evaluate results.
- Responsible for the preparation of reports including the gathering and analysis of casework data, statistics, findings, trends, recommendations, and information.
- In collaboration with Wellness and Support Services as well as other university partners, design and deliver specialized training for students, faculty and staff, including seminars/workshops on anti-Black racism.
- Assist with developing and overseeing programming to engage, create a sense of community and networking paths for Concordia’s Black students, faculty and staff, including special events and conferences, etc.
- Review and analyze concerns, incidents, and situations to develop and suggest appropriate measures for resolution and/or redress in accordance with the values of anti-racism commensurate with the functions of the Black Perspectives Office.
- In collaboration with university partners such as the Student Success Centre, NouLa Centre for Black Students, Campus Wellness, Office of Community and Social Impact, University Advancement, Enrolment Services, Co-operative Education Institute and Career and Planning Services, develop programming and opportunities for Black students throughout their Concordia experience.
- In collaboration with the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office, Deputy Provost, the Vice-Provost of Faculty Development and Inclusion, the Associate Vice-President of Human Resources, the Office of Rights and Responsibilities, and student leadership, develops strategies and approaches to ensure culturally safe and respectful spaces and services for Black students, faculty and staff.
- Work with the Equity Office Department Assistant to update the BPO website and the Black Presence Hub. Represent the Black Perspectives Office on committees, internally and externally, as requested. Performs other duties in support of the BPO and the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, English, Communications, Education or in a field relevant to the role’s primary responsibilities and 2-4 years related experience. Knowledge of the University environment and of the Quebec higher education system an asset.
- Significant experience working with the Black community, and knowledge of Black-specific resource programming across the larger Montreal community and other Canadian universities.
- Experience in providing advice and support to senior management.
- Good spoken and written English and French (Level 4) to and deal with complex situations in both official languages.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office suite (EXCEL & Word)
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
- Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies. Superior ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, hr-employment@concordia.ca
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.
Advisor, Black Perspectives
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Number: 50021767 Department: Black Perspective Office Grade: GR12 Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $86,159.93 - $102,917.74 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU
Posting deadline: August 7, 2025
Recognized as Canada’s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
NOTE : This posting represents a temporary two-year contract.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office, the incumbent provides expertise in the promotion of an equitable and inclusive University environment. Often dealing with sensitive and complex issues, the Advisor maintains the confidentiality and integrity of information and/or materials that they develop and to which they have access and carries out their functions using persuasion and conciliation skills to develop and build a reputation for trust, integrity, specialized knowledge, collegiality and collaboration. The incumbent provides specialized consulting, advising and intervention services in response to University anti-Black racism concerns, and supports the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Foster and maintain respectful, collaborative, open and positive relationships with colleagues and University members concerning the BPO’s mandate, values, and functions.
- Advise the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office on any emerging issues impacting members of Concordia’s Black community. Stay abreast of current trends in anti-racist and Black-specific resource programming across the larger Montreal community and other Canadian universities.
- Lead the content development for in-person, online and recorded Black Perspectives and anti-Black racism prevention training programs as well as future training updates and modules, and speaker series on special topics.
- Deliver workshops and trainings for Concordia students, faculty and staff on Black Perspectives and anti-Black racism prevention and promote awareness and understanding of matters such as unconscious bias and what constitutes a respectful and inclusive university.
- Collaborate with the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office and University Communications Services on an effective communications strategy, which includes the BPO website and other communications tools to increase awareness and engagement with BPO activities and as a resource for the Concordia community to consult on concerns regarding anti-Black racism brought forth by faculty, staff, students, family members, and other community members.
- Participate in evaluating the BPO’s workshops, outreach initiatives, communication strategies, and promotional materials.
- Conduct intake interviews for those experiencing anti-Black racism, advise, assist, and design effective response and/intervention plans in a knowledgeable, effective, and constructive manner. Apply in-depth knowledge of Concordia's resources, policies, and procedures, as well as best practices, to anti-Black racism-related questions, concerns, and situations commensurate with the functions of the Black Perspectives Office. Meet deadlines and evaluate results.
- Responsible for the preparation of reports including the gathering and analysis of casework data, statistics, findings, trends, recommendations, and information.
- In collaboration with Wellness and Support Services as well as other university partners, design and deliver specialized training for students, faculty and staff, including seminars/workshops on anti-Black racism.
- Assist with developing and overseeing programming to engage, create a sense of community and networking paths for Concordia’s Black students, faculty and staff, including special events and conferences, etc.
- Review and analyze concerns, incidents, and situations to develop and suggest appropriate measures for resolution and/or redress in accordance with the values of anti-racism commensurate with the functions of the Black Perspectives Office.
- In collaboration with university partners such as the Student Success Centre, NouLa Centre for Black Students, Campus Wellness, Office of Community and Social Impact, University Advancement, Enrolment Services, Co-operative Education Institute and Career and Planning Services, develop programming and opportunities for Black students throughout their Concordia experience.
- In collaboration with the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office, Deputy Provost, the Vice-Provost of Faculty Development and Inclusion, the Associate Vice-President of Human Resources, the Office of Rights and Responsibilities, and student leadership, develops strategies and approaches to ensure culturally safe and respectful spaces and services for Black students, faculty and staff.
- Work with the Equity Office Department Assistant to update the BPO website and the Black Presence Hub. Represent the Black Perspectives Office on committees, internally and externally, as requested. Performs other duties in support of the BPO and the Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, English, Communications, Education or in a field relevant to the role’s primary responsibilities and 2-4 years related experience. Knowledge of the University environment and of the Quebec higher education system an asset.
- Significant experience working with the Black community, and knowledge of Black-specific resource programming across the larger Montreal community and other Canadian universities.
- Experience in providing advice and support to senior management.
- Good spoken and written English and French (Level 4) to and deal with complex situations in both official languages.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office suite (EXCEL & Word)
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
- Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies. Superior ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, hr-employment@concordia.ca
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.