Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Advisor

As a member of the Dating Domestic and Sexualized Violence Office and overall Student Support team the Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Advisor plays a crucial role in promoting a safe inclusive and respectful campus environment by raising awareness providing education and supporting survivors of gender-based violence. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement prevention programs trainings and resources to address gender-based violence on campus.

This is alimited termposition with an end date of December 26 2026.

Education and Training

• Develop deliver and evaluate comprehensive educational programs on gender-based violence prevention bystander intervention consent healthy relationships and related topics.
• Conduct training sessions workshops and presentations for students staff and faculty to increase awareness and understanding of gender-based violence issues.
• Collaborate with other campus departments and student organizations to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to gender-based violence prevention education.
• Stay up to date with current research trends and best practices in the field of gender-based violence prevention and education.

Resource Development

• Create and maintain educational resources including brochures handouts online materials and videos to support gender-based violence prevention efforts.
• Develop and distribute information about available support services reporting mechanisms and campus policies related to gender-based violence.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to develop and update policies and procedures regarding gender-based violence prevention and response.

Survivor Support

• Provide compassionate and trauma-informed support to survivors of gender-based violence including listening validating and connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Serve as a confidential resource for survivors ensuring their rights choices and safety are respected throughout the reporting and healing process.
• Collaborate with campus counseling services health centres and external organizations to ensure survivors receive comprehensive support and care.

Awareness and Advocacy

• Plan and coordinate campus-wide awareness campaigns events and initiatives related to gender-based violence prevention and awareness.
• Collaborate with student groups clubs and organizations to promote a culture of consent respect and gender equality.
• Engage with local communities and external partners to foster collaborative efforts and expand the impact of gender-based violence prevention programs.

• Bachelors degree in social work psychology gender studies or a related field preferred.
• 3 - 5 years experience in the area of gender-based violence work including the developing and delivering of programs and trainings on gender-based violence prevention and response.
• In-depth knowledge of gender-based violence dynamics intersectionality trauma-informed care and current research in the field.
• Strong understanding of survivor-centred approach and advocacy.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to present complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Empathy sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with relevant laws policies and reporting mechanisms related to gender-based violence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including faculty staff students and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Closing Date: September 3 2026

Please submit both a resume and cover letter with your application.

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