Gender Based Violence Education Coordinator

Mohawk College; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Gender Based Violence Education Coordinator to lead initiatives focused on prevention and education. This role involves developing and implementing programs that engage the college community, ensuring they are inclusive and reflective of diverse needs. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, conduct training, and utilize data to inform practices. This position offers a supportive environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, making it an exciting opportunity for those dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Top-up of maternity and parental leave pay

Progressive vacation plan

Employee Family Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Reduced rate courses for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in student engagement and development.
• Knowledge of feminist and anti-racist practices related to gender-based violence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement gender-based violence prevention programs.
• Coordinate training for student leaders and facilitators.

Skills

Student Engagement

Program Development

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Work or related field

Certificates in Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Practice

Tools

Word Processing Applications

Spreadsheet Applications

Website Management

Job description

Gender Based Violence Education Coordinator

Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)

Rate of Pay: Payband H (Start Rate: $36.29 per hour)

Posting Date: April 28th, 2025

Closing Date: May 2nd, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (in the role for 6 consecutive months) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Rights and Responsibilities Office, the Gender Based Violence Education Coordinator (GBVEC) has a variety of operational, administrative and reporting responsibilities; including the identification, implementation, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive prevention programming that engages the college community.

The incumbent liaises collaboratively with campus stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered, and that these programs meet institutional objectives and provincial mandates for sexual violence prevention and education. The role promotes programming and services to the college community and establishes and maintains relationships with special interest groups, including faculty and staff, on how to best support students.

What you’ll be doing:

Development, Coordination and Implementation of Gender Based Violence Prevention Programs and Services

• Conceptualize, develop, implement and evaluate outreach events and initiatives that involve various instructional methods, including traditional in-person curriculum, online learning, (virtual) events, videos, social media and print.
• Ensure programming is reflective of, and responsive to the diverse experiences and needs of various audiences and sub-populations at the College. Ensure best-practices and considerations related to equity, diversity, inclusion and access are implemented.
• Determine instructional models, program delivery and design by developing and modifying learning outcomes, developing content in collaboration with other subject matter experts, and aligning assessment with learning outcomes.
• Coordinate Bystander Intervention and Consent Education programming, including content and curriculum development, promotion and implementation, assist with recruitment and training student staff/volunteers, program evaluation and maintaining all operational processes.
• Work collaboratively with the Task Force on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence to ensure the College maintains a robust campus-wide sexual violence education strategy.
• Market programs and opportunities to campus stakeholder groups. Develop and implement promotional strategies that incorporate virtual, web, print, video and social media materials; participate in community events and consult with campus groups to promote sexual violence prevention and education.
• Consult with college and community stakeholders and service providers to assist with student engagement and to ensure programming is informed by best-practices and reflective of local trends.
• Monitor and track program and event budgets.

Strategic Planning, Data Collection and Reporting

• Collaborate with the Task Force on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence, campus stakeholders and management to facilitate strategic planning, and develop short and medium-term operational priorities for sexual violence education initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and develop reports on service use metrics and outcomes using data from virtual and in-person programming and events, to demonstrate compliance with ministry mandates related to sexual violence prevention and education, and to inform content development.
• Author an annual report describing GBV activities and demonstrating compliance with ministry mandates.
• Conduct regular review of campus statistics, campus assessment data, program evaluations and provincial/national data to identify emerging trends and promising practice in sexual violence prevention and education.
• Work alongside colleagues at other post-secondary institutions to coordinate cross-institutional resource development and sharing.

Staff/Volunteer Training and Support

• Develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies for recruitment, as well as conduct screening and interviewing activities with student leaders/facilitators related to GBV violence prevention and education activities in collaboration with other college stakeholders.
• Produce, organize, deliver and evaluate training programs for student leaders/facilitators; including (but not limited to) August orientation and ongoing training throughout the year. Ensure training activities are reflective of updated best-practices and relevant campus and community issues.
• Support the coordination of regular team meetings, provide ongoing functional guidance, and maintain accurate documentation and performance records.

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum 3-year post-secondary education in a field related to the role (e.g. Social Work, Justice Studies, Gender Studies, Adult Education, Critical Race and/or Disabilities Studies, Public Policy etc.).
• Certificates in Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive Practice, Indigenous Education, Bystander Training, Responding to Disclosures, Trauma Informed Practices, Responding to Students in Distress; Mental Health First Aid, SafeTALK or ASIST.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience focused on student engagement and development.
• Knowledge of intersectional, feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices relating to sexual, intimate partner, gender-based and family violence.
• Excellent knowledge of promising practices in gender-based violence prevention education, including traditional instruction, on-line learning, video, social media, web and print. Strong understanding of program efficacy in sexual violence prevention.
• Excellent knowledge of survivor-centered and trauma-informed professional practice.
• Excellent knowledge of best practices in program development, implementation, evaluation and course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of relevant sexual violence legislation and provincial mandates.
• Excellent conflict resolution, interpersonal, client relationship and communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
• Excellent project management skills, including budget administration and assessment.
• Ability to engage and build rapport with various stakeholders and members of the college community.
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of administration in a post-secondary educational environment.
• Proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet applications, e-mail, internet searching, and website management.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

• Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
• Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
• Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/