Canada Research Chairs - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Trent’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Trent University is strongly committed to raising awareness to equity, diversity and inclusion concerns across the Canada Research Chairs Program, and the broader research enterprise. Trent recognizes that by fostering an inclusive research culture, that embraces the broadest range of people, we create opportunities, and an environment, that allows student and faculty members to develop and flourish as individuals and global citizens. In order to further this ideal, the following strategies have been implemented:
- The public positing of, and adherence to, Trent University’s equity policies, including, but not limited to, the Trent University Employment Equity Policy, the Trent University Canada Research Chair Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, the Trent University Vision Statement (2010), and the Trent University Discrimination and Harassment Policy (2014);
- Creation and maintenance of a public webpage that highlights Trent’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and inclusion within the Canada Research Chair Program and across the broader Trent University research enterprise;
- Communicate the Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility initiatives undertaken by the Canada Research Chairs Program, and the Tri-council, to the faculty, staff and students of Trent University, via institutional mailing lists and the monthly Research Matters Newsletter;
- Engage with key stakeholders to engage with them on equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA), the Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility, and the Presidential Advisory Council on Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility;
- Promote the completion of Self-identification forms, as well as, the completion of the Employment Equity Questionnaire initiative currently undertaken by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility;
- The Human Rights Advisor (Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility) will participate in the recruitment and renewal process for all CRCs; and
- All CRC Search Committees and administrative staff supporting CRC searches will participate in mandatory human rights and unconscious bias training.
These strategies will be revised and updated as needed.
Strategy and Commitment
Canada Research Chair Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Commitment
Governance
Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Governance Plan
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan
Trent University's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Contact Information
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Contact Information
Handling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Concerns
Trent University is dedicated to addressing any concerns a person may have in regards to equity, diversity and inclusion, including the monitoring and reporting of such concerns:
Concerns within the Canada Research Chair Program at Trent:
Any equity, diversity or inclusion concerns a person may have about the Canada Research Chairs Program, or about the recruitment process, should be directed to and will be handled by Dr. Cathy Bruce, (Acting) Vice-President Research and Innovation, and the Office of Research & Innovation at Trent University.
General Inquiries or Concerns Related to Equity, Diversity or Inclusion
All general inquiries or concerns related to equity, diversity or inclusion should be directed to, and will be handled by Tara Harrington, and the Trent University Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility. Concerns will be addressed through the Resolution Procedures (Part II), as laid out within the "Discrimination and Harassment Policy (2014)".
Canada Research Chairs Equity Targets and Gaps
Due to the fact that Trent University's Target numbers are less than five, they must be withheld to protect the privacy of the chair holders.
CRC program statistics and equity target data
Policies and Procedures for Staffing the CRC Positions
- Trent University Allocation of Canada Research Chairs
- Trent University Nomination of Canada Research Chairs Policy
- Trent University Self-Identification Form
Canada Research Chairs Utilization and Allocation Spreadsheet
Advertisements for all Active CRC Positions at Trent University
External Postings
There are currently no postings for internal competitions.
Internal Postings
There are currently no postings for internal competitions.
Previously Posted CRC Positions at Trent University
Previously posted CRC advertisements can be found in our CRC Advertisement Archive.
Transparency Statement/Postings for Internal Retention
There are currently no postings for internal retention purposes.
Canada Research Chairs Program Best Practices, References, Requirements, and Guides
- 2019 Addendum to the 2006 Canadian Human Rights Settlement Agreement;
- Best Practices in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion;
- Best Practices for Recruitment, Hiring and Retention;
- Best Practices for Writing a Letter of Reference;
- Canada Research Chair Program Statistics;
- Canada Research Chair Program Requirements for Recruiting and Nominating;
- Unconscious Bias Training Module.
Public Reports
Canada Research Chairs - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Annual Public Reports
Additional Resources
Here you can find some resources to assist in maintaining equitable standards or answer questions regard employment equity: