Public defender Jobs in North York, ON

Job Opportunity : Director of Public Policy

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) was created in 1996 to reaffirm the principles of justice and equality for all in Canada. The CRRF’s mandate is to facilitate throughout Canada the development, sharing, and application of knowledge and expertise to eliminate racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society.

To direct, manage and evaluate the activities and operations of the Policy Unit and take the leadership role in developing policy and delivering public policy related documents, programs and activities so as to meet the mandate and further the strategic goals of CRRF.

Job title : Director of Public Policy

Job classification : Non-unionized

Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Ability to travel and attend weekend, early morning and evening meetings as required.

Work location : Toronto, Canada. This is a hybrid role, preferably based out of the Toronto head office. The position requires attendance at in-person events and meetings at the office at least twice a week.

Salary : $110,000 – $130,000 per annum .

CRRF offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes four weeks of vacation, dental, extended health care benefits, life insurance, and 4% of annual income towards RRSP plan.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

To apply

Please apply using the link below by November 7, 2025 :

Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application process.

Proof of eligibility to work in Canada, education, and three professional references will be requested if you are considered for the position.

Interviews will be held via Zoom. While all applications are appreciated and will be handled in the strictest confidence, only those candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted. CRRF may cancel, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.

CRRF values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and cross-cultural sensitivity. We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and / or people with intersectional identities.

We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please indicate your need for accommodation in your application.

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