Pay Equity / Job Evaluation Officer

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board comprises over 84,000 students enrolled in 149 facilities (123 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. The Board has approximately 11,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community and is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.

Position Summary Under the direction of the Manager of Support Services in Human Resources, the Pay Equity / Job Evaluation Officer plays a critical role in ensuring equitable, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices across all employee groups in the board. The incumbent is responsible for developing and authorizing job descriptions in consultation with departmental leaders, maintaining pay equity plans, conducting job evaluations, and advising stakeholders on compensation decisions. The officer ensures that job classification systems reflect the complexity, scope, and responsibilities of roles in a fair and consistent manner, supporting recruitment, retention, and motivation of qualified personnel.

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply provincial pay equity legislation (e.g., Ontario Pay Equity Act).

Develop, implement, and update pay equity plans in collaboration with unions and internal stakeholders.

Develop job descriptions following internal board processes, in consultation with departmental leaders under senior HR direction.

Conduct gender‑neutral comparisons and analyses to identify and address wage gaps.

Prepare documentation and reports to support compliance, audits, and external reporting requirements.

Monitor changes in legislation and recommend policy updates as required.

Evaluate new and existing positions using a formal job evaluation system (e.g., point‑factor, Mercer, etc.).

Conduct job analysis through interviews, questionnaires, and documentation reviews.

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date job descriptions in alignment with organizational standards.

Provide recommendations for job classifications, salary grades, and reclassifications.

Support organizational design projects, workforce planning, and restructuring initiatives.

Collaborate with HR partners, managers, and union representatives to support compensation‑related decisions.

Provide expert advice on job design, organizational structures, and internal equity.

Participate in joint job evaluation committees, where applicable.

Assist in the resolution of classification disputes and provide supporting documentation during grievance processes.

Maintain secure and accurate job evaluation databases, classification records, and pay equity documentation.

Generate reports and dashboards to support internal planning and decision‑making.

Analyze market trends and provide benchmarking support as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

3–5 years of experience in compensation analysis, job evaluation, or pay equity, preferably within the education or public sector.

Experience working with unionized environments and multiple collective agreements is strongly preferred.

Certification in Compensation or Pay Equity (e.g., CHRP/CHRL, CCP) is considered an asset.

Additional Qualifications / Experience

Strong knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g., Pay Equity Act, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code).

Familiarity with public sector compensation frameworks and collective agreements.

Proficient in HRIS, job evaluation software, and advanced Excel.

Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

High degree of discretion, tact, and confidentiality.

Applicant Information To be considered for this position, click Apply. All new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a “Vulnerable Sector Screening” (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board. We thank all applicants; please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.

The Dufferin‑Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. Disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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