Employment Opportunity
Gender Based Violence Awareness and Prevention Coordinator
Job type: Contract - Full Time
Work Hours/ Week: 35 hours/week
Hourly Wage (range): $26.00 to $30.00
Available: Immediately
Reports to: Program Manager
Position Summary
The Gender-Based Violence Awareness and Prevention Coordinator will provide support to GBV cases
and provide the appropriate referrals needed to address, prevent and heal from violence. They will
work closely with our internal Indigenous Support team, our Mino M’Shki-ki Indigenous health team,
Elders and external support organizations to enhance our wrap-around services.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Document pathways and journey within the system for members (clients)
• Responsible for conducting needs assessments and case management for victims or survivors of
violence and complete necessary referrals.
• Hold workshop and seminars to raise awareness about GBV and local GBV supports both inhouse and in communities.
• Refer individuals and/or support the delivery of culturally appropriate supports including healing
and sharing circles, land-based interventions, traditional medicines, and sacred ceremonies.
• Introduce culturally rooted interventions to assist in
o understanding how indigenous victims and survivors are impacted by gender-based
violence and support their healing through traditional and cultural approaches and,
o Understanding how the provision of culturally appropriate services and care opens safe
pathways to self-reporting of gender-based violence, and consequently, supports
members to access programming that strengthens their healing journeys
Requirements and Skills
• Ability to travel and a valid G license
• Trauma-informed training is a requirement.
• Experience working with the Indigenous community
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and have a kind and approachable demeanor
• Organized and efficient with time management
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Respect to diversity
• Able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Ability to apply critical thinking to solve complex issues and identify strategies regarding GBV
Keepers of the Circle values the local community, and preference will be given to recruit a local
candidate who can be on-site at one of our site locations and has a thorough understanding of local
communities
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility
We advocate for the presence and contributions of all people regardless of race, colour, religion, age,
genetic status, sex, military status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job
functions. As an Indigenous organization, Keepers of the Circle has an affirmative action policy that
prioritizes the hiring of Indigenous Peoples and community affiliates. Please let us know of any specific
requirements during the application process by emailing hr@keepersofthecircle.com – we are happy to
work with you on accommodation requests.
How To Apply
Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 25th at 5 pm EST. Please send your resume and cover
letter to hr@keepersofthecircle.com with the subject title “GBV Worker Job Application – Your Name”