52. Human Resources Strategy (medium term)
The Task Force calls on our University to develop and communicate a strategy to boost Indigenous representation and success within McGill’s workforce, by:
- creating a position for an Indigenous Human Resources Consultant and develop a strategy to ensure efficient recruitment, retention and advancement of Indigenous staff at McGill;
- seeking expertise and experience in developing and implementing this strategy through outside consultation (such as with the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business);
- developing an Indigenous faculty and staff mentorship program; and
- developing an Elder-in-Residence program and hiring Elders as staff, on salary with spaces provided to them for counselling, meeting and spiritual practices.
Progress
- The Employment Equity Advisor and the Office of the Provost are developing an Indigenous faculty and staff mentorship program.
- The Employment Equity Advisor and the Office of the Provost have identified areas to address regarding this Call to Action.
- The McGill Athletics Varsity Council, made up of student athletes has a new Equity, Diversity & Inclusion position on the committee. The position will further assist student athletes from the BIPOC community navigate their time at McGill as it relates to sport.
Next Steps
- Working on Equity Education and creating a welcoming environment for Indigenous persons at McGill, which includes encouraging practices that will foster equity, community, and visibility.
- Creating a position for an Indigenous Human Resources Consultant and developing a strategy to ensure efficient recruitment, retention, and advancement of Indigenous staff at McGill; Seeking expertise and experience in developing and implementing this strategy through outside consultation (such as with the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business).
- Developing a permanent Elder-in-Residence program and hiring Elders as staff, on salary with spaces provided to them for counselling, meeting, and spiritual practices.
- Consultations are projected regarding drafting a position for a Human Resources Advisor in the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic).
Last Update: 11 November 2022
