Gender and Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Specialist
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
NAIT
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-28
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Public Health, Health Educator, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Gender Based and Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Specialist
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bility to work evenings and weekends as necessary and the ability to work in a flexible and changing environment is a requirement for this position.
Gender-based and sexual violence can happen anywhere, including NAIT. Together we can create a safe, supportive community free from gender-based and sexual violence. NAIT’s Gender Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) Prevention and Education Specialist is an advisor and consultant to all departments across the institute. The successful individual will be leading broad-scope initiatives and projects interacting with students and staff across the polytechnic.
The GBSV Specialist will contribute to building a safe and inclusive working and learning environment where all people are welcomed, valued and treated equitably and with fairness, advancing NAIT’s strategic commitments to Gender Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) Prevention, Education and Response.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide GBSV prevention, education and response subject matter expertise, by applying theories, best practice, leading methodologies, and/or lived experience to infuse GBSV best practice into institutional and departmental initiativesApply trauma-informed GBSV and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lens to policy, procedure, strategy, communication, and other institutional projectsResponsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives advancing NAIT’s strategic commitments to Gender Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) Prevention, Education and Response including a multi-year institutional action and education plan.Contribute to the implementation of NAIT’s Equity Diversity and Inclusion StrategyChange ManagementAct as an advisor and subject matter expert, guiding leaders, staff and instructors as they seek to advance NAIT's commitments to prevention, education and responseSupport initiatives and projects aligned to the strategic priorities of the Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and Student Life Administration teamsImplement and assess departmental GBSV prevention, education and response action plansLearning Facilitation and DeliveryDevelop, coordinate, facilitate and assess programs, workshops, learning opportunities, resources, and initiatives that increase awareness of GBSV, support trauma-informed practices, skills for supporting survivors and foster inclusive learning and working environments for allLead and support initiatives that commemorate, acknowledge or celebrate days of significance connected to communities most impacted by GBSVParticipate in and support NAIT’s GBSV Support Guide Network and maintain involvement with professional and community groups that advance GBSV prevention, education and response best practiceFacilitate engagement with equity-deserving communities through relationship building, active listening, facilitating listening circles, or other relational approachesRepresent NAIT and CCB on internal and external committeesReceive GBSV and EDI related disclosuresSkills & Abilities:
Ability to apply trauma-informed, anti-colonial, anti-oppressive lenses to GBSV prevention, education and response.Advanced knowledge of issues facing historically excluded and equity-deserving communities in higher education, especially those most impacted by GBSV, and a demonstrated ability to facilitate positive, inclusive conversations on these topics.Excellent verbal communication skills, including comfort with speaking to large groups of people and influencing leaders, and the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences in accessible ways. Experience with knowledge translation considered an asset.Ability to deal with sensitive or confidential information in a professional manner.Ability to interact (and maintain composure) with people who are resistant to change, especially related to GBSV prevention, education, and response.Ability to research, comprehend, and apply theories and best practices related to GBSV prevention, education and responseExceptional workshop…
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