Violence Prevention & Support Advisor

Career Opportunities:
Violence Prevention & Support Advisor (1830)

Requisition  
-Posted 08/24/2026 - External Relations & Partnerships
- External Relations & Partnerships
- Nor Quest College

COMPETITION NUMBER: 1830
CLOSING DATE:
September 7, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MDT

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE

The Violence Prevention and Support Advisor provides expertise to the Nor Quest College community on gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual violence (SV) awareness, prevention, response, and support. Reporting to the Manager of Wellness, this role supports the continued implementation of awareness initiatives, policy and procedure enhancements, training programs, and campus-wide prevention strategies that foster a culture of consent and safety.

Working collaboratively with students, employees, community organizations, and internal stakeholders, the Advisor supports survivor-centered and trauma-informed responses to disclosures, develops educational resources and awareness campaigns, and advances Nor Quest's commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Decolonial Indigenization. This role serves as a key resource in supporting healthy learning and working environments across the College.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Support the successful delivery of Courage to Act recommendations, policy changes, and participation in Alberta-wide post-secondary initiatives related to gender-based and sexual violence awareness and prevention.

Develop, deliver, and evaluate gender-based violence and sexual violence training opportunities for the College community.

Develop, implement, and assess awareness campaigns focused on consent culture, gender-based violence, harassment, and responding to disclosures.

Ensure student participation and student voice are incorporated into awareness initiatives and educational campaigns.

Receive disclosures of gender-based and sexual violence using trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and decolonized practices.

Provide individuals with information, options, and support following disclosures and facilitate access to internal and external supports.

Foster collaborative relationships with college departments, community organizations, and external partners to support awareness, education, referral pathways, and coordinated responses.

Maintain subject matter expertise through professional development, monitoring legislative changes, and staying informed on emerging trends and best practices in gender-based and sexual violence prevention and response.

Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, learning resources, and initiatives that strengthen violence prevention and support services.

Collect, analyze, and report data related to training, awareness initiatives, disclosures, and coordinated support activities to inform continuous improvement efforts.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, education, human ecology, equity, human rights, diversity and inclusion, or a related field;
Master's Degree preferred.

Minimum three years of direct experience working with individuals who have experienced gender-based violence or sexual violence.

Minimum three years of experience developing and delivering training related to gender-based violence and sexual violence.

Experience working with survivors and alleged perpetrators through trauma-informed, anti-colonial, and anti-oppressive approaches.

Experience developing policies, procedures, awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and events in alignment with legislative requirements.

Strong relationship-building, communication, case management, data gathering, and reporting skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

AASAS First Responder Training to the Disclosure of Sexual Violence and experience building partnerships with community organizations and referral networks are considered assets.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?
As a difference maker you:

Coordinate collaborative responses to gender-based and sexual violence disclosures involving multiple college departments and support services.

Balance independent decision-making with collaboration and guidance to enhance gender-based and sexual violence prevention and support outcomes.

Take a proactive role in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Lead awareness, education, and training initiatives as the College's subject matter expert on gender-based and sexual violence prevention and response.

Build positive relationships with students, employees, community organizations, student support areas, and external partners.

Communicate confidently and effectively across diverse communities while supporting survivor-centered and culturally responsive practices.

Work independently with minimal supervision while managing awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, reporting requirements, and ongoing evaluation activities.

Demonstrate a proactive, student-centered approach that supports a safe, equitable, and…