Director, Sexual Violence Prevention & Response

Director, Sexual Violence Prevention & Response

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

UBC has a responsibility to maintain an environment where its community members can study, work, and live free from concerns of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. The Office of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response (SVPRO) is the primary point of contact for survivors/victims of sexual misconduct, as well as for their family, friends, colleagues and supervisors. SVPRO coordinates and oversees all UBC sexual misconduct disclosure response protocols and processes, communications, resource materials, and training.

The Director, SVPRO is responsible for providing senior strategic leadership regarding issues related to the prevention of and response to incidents of sexual misconduct. This role will work to reduce barriers to disclosure and ensure informed decision-making about reporting, support, and resources, ensuring that those impacted by sexual misconduct receive comprehensive care and support in accessing the legal services, academic and/or employment accommodations and health and reporting processes.

As a liaison to provincial and national dialogues regarding SVPRO-related topics and issues, the Director is responsible for ensuring assessment and reporting measures (including the SVPRO Annual Report) are developed and implemented to identify opportunities for improved service and education for community awareness, including effective resources.

The Director, SVPRO leads, engages and empowers a front‑line team of staff with the required expertise to support the community, to coordinate efforts in response to all forms of sexual misconduct, including convening and leading necessary multidisciplinary teams. They will be responsible for an emphasis on psychological safety and team wellbeing.

The Director provides strategic leadership in the proactive transformation and effective implementation of SC17:
Sexual Misconduct Policy. They will be responsible for leading organizational systemic change in a complex higher educational institute, and setting a vision to ensure intersectional, trauma‑informed and confidential support is provided for faculty, staff, and students who have experienced sexual misconduct. This vision will include the development and implementation of education programs regarding preventing, responding to, and reporting sexual misconduct.

Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment; PSEAH