Violence Prevention & Support Advisor
About The Position
The Violence Prevention and Support Advisor provides expertise to the NorQuest 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 NorQuest'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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- AASAS First Responder Training to the Disclosure of Sexual Violence
- Experience building partnerships with community organizations and referral networks
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- flexible work options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
