Gender Based

In order to ensure your application is received by
NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our
Careers site at

Please Note: The ability to work evenings and weekends
as necessary and the ability to work in a flexible and changing environment is
a requirement for this position.

Please Note: This competition is limited to
current salaried NAIT staff.

Gender-based
and sexual violence can happen anywhere, including NAIT. Together we can create
a safe, supportive community free from gender-based and sexual violence. NAIT's Gender Based and Sexual Violence
Prevention (GBSV) and Education Specialist is an advisor and consultant to all departments
across the institute. The successful individual will be leading broad-scope
initiatives and projects interacting with students and staff across the
polytechnic. The GBSV
Specialist will contribute to building a safe and inclusive working and
learning environment where all people are welcomed, valued and treated
equitably and with fairness advancing NAIT's strategic commitments to Gender
Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) Prevention, Education and Response.

Key
Responsibilities:

• Provide GBSV prevention, education
  and response subject matter expertise, by applying theories, best practice,
  leading methodologies, or lived experience to infuse GBSV best practice into
  institutional and departmental initiatives
• Apply GBSV and EDI lens to policy,
  procedure, strategy, communication, and other institutional projects
• Responsible for the development,
  implementation and evaluation of initiatives advancing NAIT's strategic
  commitments to Gender Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) Prevention, Education
  and Response
• Contribute to the implementation of
  NAIT's Diversity and Inclusion
• Change Management
  • Act as an advisor and subject matter
    expert, guiding leaders, staff and instructors as they seek to advance NAIT's
    commitments to prevention, education and response
  • Support initiatives and projects
    aligned to the strategic priorities of the OEDI and Student Life Administration
    teams
  • Implement and assess departmental
    GBSV prevention, education and response action plans
• Learning Facilitation and Delivery
  • Develop, coordinate, facilitate and
    assess programs, workshops, learning opportunities, resources, and initiatives
    that increase awareness of GBSV, how to
    support survivors and foster inclusive learning and working environments for
    all
  • Lead and support initiatives that
    commemorate, acknowledge or celebrate days of significance connected to
    communities most impacted by GBSV
• Participate in and support NAIT's
  GBSV Support Guide Network and maintain involvement with professional and
  community groups that advance GBSV prevention, education and response best
  practice
• Facilitate engagement with
  equity-deserving communities through relationship building, active listening,
  facilitating listening circles, or other relational approaches
• Represent NAIT and OEDI on internal
  and external committees
• Receive GBSV disclosures

Skills
& Abilities:

• Ability to apply trauma-informed,
  anti-colonial, anti-oppressive lenses to GBSV prevention, education and
  response.
• Advanced knowledge of issues facing
  historically excluded and equity-deserving communities in higher education,
  especially those most impacted by GBSV, and a demonstrated ability to
  facilitate positive, inclusive conversations on these topics.
• Excellent verbal communication
  skills, including comfort with speaking to large groups of people and
  influencing leaders, and the ability to explain complex topics to folks new or
  resistant to the ideas/theories
• Ability to deal with sensitive or
  confidential information in a professional manner.
• Ability to interact (and maintain
  composure) with people who are resistant to change, especially related to GBSV
  prevention, education, and response.
• Ability to research, comprehend, and
  apply theories and best practices related to GBSV prevention, education and
  response
• Exceptional workshop development,
  facilitation and evaluation skills, including developing and measuring learning
  outcomes and objectives.
• Strong working knowledge of the
  Criminal Code of Canada as it pertains to sexual violence, and applicable NAIT
  strategies, policies and procedures.
• Event Planning Skills
• Strategic thinking, critical
  thinking
• Skilled in computer use for internet
  research, developing presentations (PowerPoint), compiling statistics (Excel),
  developing information, doing reports and writing supporting letters for
  students (Word), facilitating virtual workshops (Teams, Zoom, Webex), and
  developing and administering surveys (Qualtrics)

Qualifications:

• Diploma or undergraduate degree in related field of
  study
• Preferred field of study (not limited to): education, sociology,
  women and gender studies, queer studies, social work, and political science
• A Master's degree would be an asset. Significant
  related professional experience will also be considered.
• Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional
  (CCIPTM) designation an asset
• 5+ years of experience in a post-secondary or
  other social justice organization with a focus on GBSV capacity-building and
  education delivery
• Program development and implementation
  experience
• Experience facilitating educational, social, and
  change management programs that advance equity and inclusion,
• Experience working with individuals from
  historically excluded and/or equity-deserving groups, including but not limited
  to Racialized/Black/People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, disabled people, and/or
  Aboriginal/Indigenous people.

Remuneration: $ 71,098.04
- $ 95,372.94 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification
– Advisor/ Specialist II).

This
position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)
Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter
to be considered for this opportunity.

About
NAIT

At
NAIT, people matter.

We're
proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13
consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work
culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest
asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At
NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of
students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects
our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and
accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a
proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at
Work Canada. NAIT is committed to
advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We
especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black
and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people,
immigrants, and people with disabilities.

What
we offer

We've
created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional
and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT
is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may
request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work,
including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the
two.

Employees
also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas
and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual
all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Additional
requirements

Applicants
with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them
previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education
Services or the International Qualifications Assessment
Service (IQAS)

Accommodations

NAIT
is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are
contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact
us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please
contact us via email at

We
thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.

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