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Call for Applications – External Audit Mandate (2026 to 2028)

Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education is a Canadian registered charity organization dedicated to advancing equality, social justice, and respect for human rights through education. As a leader in human rights education, Equitas works with partners around the world to build more inclusive and equitable communities.   Purpose of the Mandate As part […]

Request for service proposal – Psychologist or Registered Counselor in Mental Health

Equitas is seeking the services of a licensed psychologist or registered professional counselor (member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec, or an equivalent Canadian professional regulatory body) to provide mental health support during the 42nd International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP), taking place October 26 – […]

Employment opportunity – Project Manager, Quebec

Be a part of positive social change Imagine working for an organization that’s core mission is to advance equality, social justice and respect for human dignity. Imagine your work aligning with your personal values and being a part of creating positive social change every day through transformative human rights education programs. Alongside 40 liked-minded employees […]

Gina Hill Birriel | Manager of Governance, Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Gina Hill Birriel (she/her) holds an LL.D. from the University of Ottawa where her research and dissertation focused on the role of NGOs in the creation of international human rights standards.  Multilingual and with a strong international background, Gina has volunteered with several non-profits, including serving in numerous governance roles in Amnesty International at the Canadian [...]

Carla Hogan Rufelds | Former High-Commissioner and Director General, Global Affairs Canada

Carla is a retired professional from a 30-year stellar career in international development focused on natural resource and environmental management, gender equality, food security, and economic development. She has extensive experience managing interdisciplinary teams, formulating stratgic directions and policies, and overseeing complex and multi-stakeholder progams in Asia, Africa, Central America and the Caribbean. She has a Bachelor of [...]

Lisa Schmidt | MEd, PCC, Leadership Coach, Worksphere Consulting

Making a small contribution to advancing human dignity—and particularly women's rights—is a core value for me. Women deserve to live free from violence and discrimination, to enjoy physical and mental health, to build material wealth, and to participate fully in shaping their communities and political systems. My background is in corporate communications, organizational development and [...]

Caroline Chelala | Logistic Coordinator

cchelala[at]equitas.org 666 Sherbrooke West – Suite 1100 Montréal, Quebec, H3A 1E7 Equitas acknowledges that its office is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) land. After completing a master's degree in population sciences and development studies in Belgium, Caroline moved to Canada three years ago to pursue a postgraduate diploma in communications at Concordia University. She then spent two [...]

Salma Ismail | Program Officer

SIsmail[at]equitas.org 312 Main Street – Bureau 213 Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T2 Equitas acknowledges that its office is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) land. Salma (she/her) is a Program Officer at Equitas, based in the Vancouver office. Holding a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Law & Society from the University of British Columbia, her academic journey shaped her [...]

Employment opportunity : Logistics Coordinator

Be a part of positive social change Imagine working for an organization that’s core mission is to advance equality, social justice and respect for human dignity. Imagine your work aligning with your personal values and being a part of creating positive social change every day through transformative human rights education programs. Alongside 44 liked‐minded colleagues […]