Competition Number: REQ 7517

TITLE:Sexual and Gender Based Violence Response Advisor

DIVISION:Office of Anti-Racism Equity & Human Rights

SALARY:Pay band 10 $92900to $109265 annually

HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5

LOCATION:160 Kendal Avenue

WORK MODALITY:Hybrid (3 days on-site)

STATUS:Admin Contract

VACANCY:Replacement

EFFECTIVE DATE:Immediately to 18 months (subject to extension)

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Land Acknowledgement: George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn work and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement: George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous Black racialized people visible minorities 2SLGBTQIA persons all genders and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision: To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion excellence relevance impact and leadership.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Manager SexualViolence and Human Rights Response in the Anti-Racism Equity and Human RightsOffice (OAREHRS) this position is responsible for the implementation of the PolytechnicsSexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policy. The incumbent will receiveintake investigate and appropriately address disclosures reports andcomplaints of violations of the SHSV Policy including sexual violence and/orsexual harassment. The incumbent will also consult and coordinate responseswith relevant campus and community stakeholders to implement and maintain a Polytechnic-wideprotocol that ensures a consistent respectful and supportive survivor-centredresponse to reports disclosures and complaints involving allegations ofsexual and gender-based violence and harassment.

Key Responsibilities

- Responds to individual disclosures reports and complaints of sexual harassment and/or sexual violence with sensitivity and particular attention to the diverse impacts of violence on female survivors who are Indigenous racialized Trans or gender non-conforming queer faith-based and/or have disabilities and/or are members of other historically underserved communities.

- Provides information and resources to employees and students to support outreach support and community connections.

- Develops safety plans for survivors including the ongoing provision of emotional and practical support information on legal and policy options and referrals to campus and other community resources.

- In consultation with the Manager engages the Polytechnic complaint resolution protocol to investigate alleged incidents when required. The Advisor works with other Polytechnic employees to respond and appropriately address complaints in a manner consistent with the Polytechnics commitment to the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence policy.

- Meets with individuals during emotionally charged situations to record statements and gather other details (i.e. witness statements documentary or video evidence as appropriate). Conducts interviews collects relevant information in a fair professional and compassionate manner to assess and determine appropriate resolution.



Responds and addresses complaints by faculty staff students.

- Conducts research environmental scans and collects best practices in creating and revising sexual harassment/sexual violence/educational materials presentations and promotional/informational material that can support the OAREHRS office building awareness and education efforts for employees students and the GB community.

- Collaborates with external and internal marketing services to develop and implement communication campaigns to inform all employee groups students and Polytechnic community members about sexual harassment/sexual violence.

- Promotes the Polytechnics values for a respectful and supportive survivor-centred response through communication tools including the OAREHRS website.

- Provides leadership and facilitates the development and/or updates to the Polytechnics sexual harassment/sexual violence policies complaint processes and protocols. Implement the complaint resolution processes in their case management and build ongoing awareness of the policies and processes through education.

- Ensures accurate record keeping of all case files including keeping the case management system up to date and retaining all documentation and confidential communications securely in the case management system.

- Collects analyzes and identifies trends and statistics for reporting to Polytechnic stakeholders and external government agencies. Prepares statistics for reporting to the Polytechnic and external sources as required by legislation such as Ministry agencies etc.

- Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements

- Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in relevant field (Social Work Human Rights Law Policy Gender Studies; etc.).

- Advanced experience knowledge and skill in trauma informed practices around intake investigation and complaint resolution of sexual and gender-based assault/sexual violence/sexual harassment incidents and offering supports to survivors of sexual assault/violence.

- Expertise in and commitment to equity diversity and inclusion with knowledge of the history and barriers faced by equity deserving groups and the diverse impact of violence on survivors who are racialized Trans or gender non-conforming queer persons with disabilities or members of other historically underserved communities when responding to individual disclosures of sexual violence and/or sexual harassment.

- Minimum five (5) years of working experience at an intermediate competency level responding to including the intake and handling of sensitive sexual assault/violence situations and investigations with familiarity of a wide range of community and counselling support services (including in a college university public sector community or agency).

- Experience providing advice guidance and/or counselling community support services to the parties (survivors respondents) of Human Rights Sexual assault/violence matters.





- Experience assessing implementing and monitoring early intervention and safety plans in collaboration with health and safety and security professionals.

- Experience and training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including mediation negotiation and facilitated discussions.

- Requires demonstrated experience implementing anti-sexual and gender-based violence and anti-harassment programming using an intersectional anti-oppressive framework including policy development training and communication plans.

- Requires knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code the Occupational Health and Safety Act the Canadian Criminal Code and regulations Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms FIPPA and other related governing legislation and regulations.

- Experience with case management including triage and stabilization of emotionally charged crisis situations.

- Experience conducting sexual violence and sexual harassment intake and fact finding including advanced knowledge and skill in trauma informed interviewing skills.

- Experience responding to and managing crisis intervention for sexual assaults/sexual violence/harassment.

Skills and Attributes

- Strong critical thinking decision-making problem-solving and strategic planning skills.

- Advanced counselling mediation negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

- Excellent communication and writing skills to record sensitive and volatile situations.

- Excellent de-escalation techniques and interpersonal and outreach skills.

- Excellent ability to understand and interpret policy and apply related procedures; excellent research and report writing skills.

- Ability to exercise sound discretion regarding sensitive or confidential issues.

- Organizational analytical multi-tasking and administrative abilities.

- Training program development and facilitation skills.

- Proficient MS Office Suite and database skills.

- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the Polytechnics priorities on equity diversity inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).

- Required to travel between campuses.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

- The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:

George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality and we support them by making George Brown a excellent place to work.See why we are consistently rankedas one of GTAs top employers. George Brown Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities a competitive pension plan generous holiday and vacation time a tuition assistance program discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact confidentially.

Required Experience:

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