Durham College Looking for Sexual Violence Education and Prevention Coordinator at Oshawa, ON Full Time

About Durham College

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design.

With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

Serving the Durham Region and Northumberland County communities for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs – including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. Led by over 1,860 full- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

POSITION INFORMATION:

The Sexual Violence Education + Prevention Coordinator oversees the design and implementation of all sexual violence education, programs and resources for the campus community; and, provides one-on-one support with survivors who are affected by sexual violence. The incumbent provides support to the campus community on a wide range of concerns resulting from being exposed to or responding to sexual violence, and its impact on functioning in the post-secondary context. The Coordinator will receive and respond to sexual violence disclosures and will provide referral services to internal and external services in accordance with the campus Sexual Violence policy. The incumbent will also design and provide education and training to members of the campus Community with respect to understanding consent, bystander approaches, responding, and reporting incidents of sexual violence.

The Coordinator will also develop and lead initiatives, education, and supports for students and employees who are identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. The incumbent will act as an advisor for issues related to inclusion, accommodations, and community development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement culturally responsive, trauma-informed strategies for the college’s Sexual Violence mandate: sexual violence education, response, initiatives, resources, and programs for all members of the campus community. Chairs and provides recommendations to the College’s Sexual Violence Taskforce for review.
• Advises and provides recommendations to employees within faculties and departments across two campuses on matters related to sexual violence and harassment. Assists with coordinating accommodations, and provides recommendations for on interim measures on a case-by-case basis.
• Provides system navigation and triage supports to individuals by referring members of the campus community to the appropriate internal (e.g. health services, accessibility services, housing etc.) and external services (e.g. Victim Services, Durham Regional Police, Lake Ridge Health Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Care Centre and Durham Rape Crisis Centre) for members of the entire campus community in accordance with the provisions set out in the College’s Policy on Sexual Violence.
• Develop strategic plans, initiatives, and education programming for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Possesses sound knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and responds to discrimination and/or harassment relating to sexuality, gender identity and/or gender expression and provides guidance on ways to respond or to seek resolution

QUALIFICATIONS:

Practical and theoretical experience in social justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, specifically working with students in equity-seeking groups including but not limited to students who are racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, with disabilities, or Indigenous.

Required Skills

$62,160 – $77,699

Required Experience

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes on Thursday January 19, 2023. Competition number AD23-01.