Women’s HIV Prevention & Community Development Lead

PASAN; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PASAN is seeking a Community Development Coordinator to advance HIV prevention, sexual health and harm reduction initiatives for women with incarceration experience or those who use drugs. The role focuses on collaborating with health and social service providers and women with lived experience to identify barriers and strengthen local responses.

The coordinator will lead WHAI-related workplans, engage with BlackCAP and partners, and develop accessible, trauma-informed resources and workshops.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, facilitation and written communication skills.
• Experience in community education and advocacy.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and how they apply to HIV/STBBI prevention.

Responsibilities

• Engage with women affected by incarceration and/or drug use to address HIV prevention and sexual health needs.
• Build partnerships with service providers, networks and community organizations.
• Develop workshops and resources informed by lived experience to improve access to testing and care.
• Coordinate program activities and evaluate outcomes with the WHAI network in Ontario.
• Document activities and prepare program reports for continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Project coordination

Time management

Cultural safety

Education

Relevant education or equivalent experience

Job description

PASAN is seeking a Community Development Coordinator to advance HIV prevention, sexual health and harm reduction initiatives for women with incarceration experience or those who use drugs. The role focuses on collaborating with health and social service providers and women with lived experience to identify barriers and strengthen local responses.

The coordinator will lead WHAI-related workplans, engage with BlackCAP and partners, and develop accessible, trauma-informed resources and workshops.