Sexual Violence Education Advisor (Program)

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The Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE) plays a critical role in fulfilling the University’s obligations under P22.1– An Act to prevent and fight sexual violence in higher education institutions and implementing McGill’s Policy against Sexual Violence (PASV). OSVRSE holds two main mandates: 1) to establish and coordinate processes for supporting survivors who makes disclosures; and 2) to establish and coordinate education initiatives that seek to raise awareness about and prevent sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) on McGill campuses. OSVRSE’s work serves to uphold McGill University’s commitment to strive towards an equitable environment in which all members of the University community are respected, safe, and free from violence.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director (OSVRSE), the incumbent is responsible for establishing and implementing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) prevention and response education initiatives across McGill University. All educational initiatives are to incorporate a trauma-informed and anti-oppression lens and center information on the impact of intersecting forms of systemic discrimination on experiences of SGBV and disclosures of SGBV. The incumbent will work closely with the instructional design team in Teaching & Academic Programs and other key stakeholders to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the mandatory Sexual Violence Education program. The incumbent is responsible for planning and delivery of all aspects of SGBV education development including updates to existing modules and workshops and development of future modules and workshops.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and recommend updates to existing SGBV educational modules and development of future modules in accordance with identified needs and priorities.
• Evaluates progress and results of online modules through the retrieval and assessment of system reports.
• Develop SGBV educational modules, including communications, assessment, and IT tasks.
• Oversee updates and developments of SGBV workshops for students, staff, and Faculty in accordance with identified needs and priorities.
• Collaborate with student groups, Faculties and administrative units to develop and increase accessibility of programs and resources to educate the community on the prevention of and response to SGBV and building a culture of consent and respect.
• Deliver workshops to increase awareness and skills of McGill community members in noticing, intervening, and responding to disclosures of SGBV.
• Provide guidance and input into local projects that aim to promote and enhance cultures of consent and respect.
• Lead consultations with key stakeholders to discern needs and priorities for SGBV educational and awareness-raising programming.
• Provide professional support to students, staff, and faculty in relation to completion of mandatory SGBV modules.
• Remain current on emerging issues, research, best practices, and evidence-informed SGBV prevention and response, particularly in relation to university contexts.
• Represent OSVRSE on relevant internal and external committees.
• Track workshop and training delivery and participation to provide data for annual reports to McGill Senate and the provincial government.
• Assist in gathering feedback to inform recommendations and revisions to education and awareness-raising content on a yearly basis.
• Identify emerging needs and update the Associate Director as needed.
• Act as back-up to the role of Education Advisor (Outreach).
• Assist with the management of the Peer Educator team, including student staff and volunteers, and the supervision of interns as pertinent.
• Write communication material and attend events of OSVRSE as required.
• Perform other duties in support of the unit.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Bachelor degree in Education, Social Work, Human Relations, Communications or related field with at least 3 years of related experience. Experience working in a university context considered an asset.
• Significant project management experience.
• Strong research and analysis skills, with specific skills in collecting quantitative data from multiple sources, compiling, and presenting results.
• Sensitivity in dealing with matters subject to confidentiality and privacy considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex and sensitive materials targeted to multiple audiences and deliver presentations.
• Experience developing communication material adapted to different populations and platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal sensitively with individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and effectively handle changing priorities.
• Ability to share information in a collaborative and effective manner.
• Must be self-motivated, empathetic, approachable and self-directed with a demonstrated ability to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal direction and oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively with people from different functional areas and levels.
• Demonstrated planning, administrative, and organizational skills with an ability to prioritize tasks.
• Understanding of systemic issues, current trends, and best practices related to SGBV prevention and response education an asset. Specific understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion principles with a particular sensitivity towards 2S&LGBTQIA+ issues, anti-racism and/or indigenization an asset.
• Familiarity with current research and best practices in anti-oppressive SGBV prevention in a university-context an asset.
• Familiarity with McGill University’s responsibilities under Quebec’s P22.1- Act to prevent and fight sexual violence in higher education institutions and McGill’s Policy against Sexual Violence an asset.
• Knowledge of French and English is essential. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using word-processing, spreadsheets, data management systems. Experience with Microsoft 365 solutions and tools and virtual meeting and communications platforms (MS Teams, Zoom).
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, and to travel occasionally to Macdonald Campus.

As one of Montreal’s Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) “Summer Fridays” – paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Applicants should include a cover letter with their submission.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

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Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 – $89,860.00 – $107,830.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-SAF2B – Student Services – Professional 2

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Interim Associate Director, OSVRSE

Position End Date (If applicable):

Deadline to Apply:

2026-01-15

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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