Scope
This process applies to all members of the AGPS community, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, volunteers, and visitors. It covers complaints related to the Discrimination and Harassment policies and appeals.
Duties and Responsibilities
ADLER is responsible for complying with obligations under the Code, the OHSA and regulations, other relevant legislation, this policy and other policies, programs and procedures that support an inclusive, respectful workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
- The CEO of AGPS shall have primary responsibility for the implementation and publication of this policy.
- Faculty members, staff, and students of AGPS must demonstrate standards of behaviour consistent with the principles outlined in this policy.
- Faculty members, staff, and AGPS students must complete education and/or training on the content of this policy and associated programs (including relevant accessibility, employment, and human rights responsibilities).
- Existing faculty members, staff, and AGPS students must participate in education and/or training at least once a year. Newly appointed faculty members and staff as well as new students, must complete this education and/or training as part of their orientation and, in any event, not later than three months after arrival at AGPS.
- Every person at AGPS responsible for evaluating students or staff must integrate discrimination and harassment prevention responsibilities into performance commitments.
- Faculty members, staff, and students must immediately bring information about alleged criminal behaviour related to discrimination and harassment to the attention of their supervisors or a management representative designated for this purpose.
- The CEO must ensure this policy is posted in a conspicuous place in the AGPS workplace.
- When appropriate, the CEO or the CEO’s delegates must advise members of the public, including visitors to AGPS facilities or individuals conducting business with the school, that they are expected to refrain from discrimination or harassment of faculty members, staff, students, and other members of the public.
- This policy must be reviewed annually as provided in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Human Rights Advisor
AGPS will appoint a neutral Human Rights Advisor who will provide information about human rights and this policy and procedure to any person who is concerned about possible harassment or discrimination within the organization. The Advisor will not act as an advocate for any person and will not provide legal advice, and will maintain the confidentiality of communications with them unless required to disclose information under a legal obligation.