Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Coordinator
COMPETITION NO. SP26-17
AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, throughfield placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, includingculinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and communityservices, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 studentregistrations in professional and part time learning. More than 120,000 alumnirepresent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information
Part-timesupport opportunity (temporary): September 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Hourly rate: $40.00
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week. Monday through Friday, typical hours scheduledbetween 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., evening and/or weekend work may be required onoccasion
Reporting To: Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Department:Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Campus Location: Oshawa, Whitby (1 day a week). Note occasional travel isrequired.
Vacancystatus: New vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Sexual ViolencePrevention and Response Coordinator oversees the design and implementation ofsexual violence education, programs and resources for the campus community;and, provides one-on-one support to survivors who are affected by sexualviolence. The incumbent provides support to the campus community on a widerange of concerns resulting from being exposed to or responding to sexualviolence, and its impact on functioning in the post-secondary context. TheCoordinator receives and responds to disclosures of sexual violence andfacilitates referrals to internal and external supports in accordance with theCollege's Sexual Violence Policy. The incumbent will also design and provideeducation and training to members of the campus Community with respect tounderstanding consent, bystander approaches, responding, and reportingincidents of sexual violence.

Provide 1:1 NavigationSupport and Case Management to Students Impacted by Sexual Violence

Maintain and enhance case management documentation in accordance with College procedures and privacy requirements.

Respond to disclosures of sexual violence using an intersectional, trauma-informed,



and survivor-centered approach.

Provide crisis intervention, system navigation, advocacy, and referrals to appropriate internal and external services in accordance with the College's Sexual Violence Policy.

Provide recommendations to the Director about requisite interim measures, suitability of informal resolution processes, and support needed by relevant department leads to equip them with the requisite knowledge and tools to support understanding and application of relevant College guidelines and policies, on a case-by-case basis

Maintain and enhance community resource listings on College websites and associated print materials.

Coordinate the sexualviolence disclosure reporting system and generate reports and statisticalsummaries as required.

Facilitate the SexualViolence Capacity Building Program

Create and maintain intersectional, culturally responsive, trauma-informed educational and promotional content for the OEDI intranet, sexual violence website, social media platforms, and orientation materials, including information on services, resources, and awareness initiatives.

Collaborate with relevant departments across the College to deliver in-person programming (and development of associated materials) to promote student and employee awareness of the OEDI services and resources that support students affected by sexual violence;

Develop and deliver interactive, in-person intersectional culturally responsive, trauma-informed learning opportunities to students and employees about preventing and responding to sexual violence on campus.

Identify emergingtrends and recurring issues related to sexual violence through case analysis,collaboration with campus and community partners, and participation incommunities of practice. Provide recommendations to the Director and contributeto the development of response strategies, policy enhancements, andpreventative initiatives.

Cultivate DC-CommunityPartnerships Relevant to Sexual Violence

Cultivate and nurture partnerships with community-based and governmental organizations in service of developing or enhancing supports available to students affected by sexual violence.

Collaborate withcommunity-based, governmental, and on-campus partners to offer supports tostudents affected by sexual violence.

Program Evaluation

Collect, analyze, and document program data and outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of initiatives.

Contribute to departmental and institutional plans, reports, and legislative compliance requirements.

Conduct environmentalscans, literature reviews, and research on promising practices, emergingtrends, and legislative developments related to sexual violence prevention andresponse to inform program development and policy enhancement.

Other Duties as Required

Support the planning,



coordination, and administration of OEDI initiatives and team responsibilities.

Provide guidance,support, and mentorship to student employees and placement students, asrequired.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a 4-year degree in Social Work or related field. A Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred.

A minimum of 3 years of work experience working with individuals affected by sexual violence through an intersectional trauma-informed, survivor-centered framework.

Mental Health First Aid and ASIST or equivalent training in the subject matter is required.

Appropriate training in responding to disclosures of sexual violence and gender-based violence, including developing safety plans, conducting threat assessments, and utilizing restorative practices. Broader training in social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is also required.

Experience facilitating knowledge mobilization, program development, and workshop facilitation, as well as conducting literature reviews and environmental scans.

Experience designing and facilitating program evaluation processes and contributing to the development of reports.

Working knowledge of the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Bill 132), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and other related legislation.

Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively support individuals experiencing distress or crisis.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of on- and off-campus community partners.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Teams, and SharePoint), Canva, and case management or documentation systems used to track disclosures, consultations, and outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands effectively.

Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on September 8, 2026. Competition number SP26-17

Contact Us
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C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

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Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

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📌 Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Durham College
📍 Ontario