Gender Based Violence Prevention

**Job Description**:
**About MRU**:
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-caliber programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.

**About the Department of Dating, Domestic and Sexualized Violence Services**:
Dating, domestic and sexual violence (DDSV) can adversely impact the well-being of a person and a community. Our goal is to provide Mount Royal University members with a safe and supportive environment to learn, live, and work by providing specialized support, advocacy and education.

**About the Role**:
This position requires a highly motivated, knowledgeable professional to serve as the Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Advisor.

The Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Advisor will play a crucial role in promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus environment by raising awareness, providing education, and supporting survivors of gender-based violence. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement prevention programs, trainings, and resources to address gender-based violence on campus.

**Please note that this is a Limited Term position ending August 29, 2025.**

**Responsibilities**:
**Education and Training**:

- Develop, deliver and evaluate comprehensive educational programs on gender-based violence prevention, bystander intervention, consent, healthy relationships, and related topics.
- Conduct training sessions, workshops, and presentations for students, staff, and faculty to increase awareness and understanding of gender-based violence issues.
- Collaborate with other campus departments and student organizations to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to gender-based violence prevention education.
- Stay up to date with current research, trends, and best practices in the field of gender-based violence prevention and education.

**Resource Development**:

- Create and maintain educational resources, including brochures, handouts, online materials, and videos, to support gender-based violence prevention efforts.
- Develop and distribute information about available support services, reporting mechanisms, and campus policies related to gender-based violence.
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders to develop and update policies and procedures regarding gender-based violence prevention and response.

**Survivor Support**:

- Provide compassionate and trauma-informed support to survivors of gender-based violence, including listening, validating, and connecting them to appropriate resources.
- Serve as a confidential resource for survivors, ensuring their rights, choices, and safety are respected throughout the reporting and healing process.
- Collaborate with campus counseling services, health centres, and external organizations to ensure survivors receive comprehensive support and care.

**Awareness and Advocacy**:

- Plan and coordinate campus-wide awareness campaigns, events, and initiatives related to gender-based violence prevention and awareness.
- Collaborate with student groups, clubs, and organizations to promote a culture of consent, respect, and gender equality.
- Engage with local communities and external partners to foster collaborative efforts and expand the impact of gender-based violence prevention programs.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, gender studies, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of gender-based violence dynamics, intersectionality, trauma-informed care, and current research in the field.
- Strong understanding of survivor-centered support and advocacy.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
- Empathy, sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Familiarity with relevant laws, policies, and reporting mechanisms related to gender-based violence.
- Ability to work collabor