August 15, 2011
OPSEU has negotiated a Memorandum of Agreement with the Ministry of
Community Safety and Correctional Services, Correctional Services Division,
for the establishment of a MERC Diversity Sub-Committee (MDSC), which will
be a sub-committee of the Corrections MERC. The purpose is to focus on human
rights, diversity, equity and inclusion issues as part of the Ministry’s
“Transformational Strategy” which will take a more holistic, integrated
approach at systemic and organizational change within Corrections. OPSEU
plays a vital role in the successful implementation of the Transformational
Strategy.
Key functions of the MDSC are:
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Advise the Ministry on the Division’s issues regarding human rights,
diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Support, lead and monitor the Local Diversity Working Groups.
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Regular reporting will be required as part of MERC’s standing agenda item.
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Participate in the development/consulting and commenting on the
establishment of priorities and change initiatives.
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Oversee the ongoing implementation of the Systemic Change Program (SCP)
initiatives, upon disbandment of the SC Steering Committee.
If you are interested in applying for a position on the MDSC, click
here for
more information. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. September 16,
2011.
