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About the Role

This position is responsible for implementing the Polytechnic’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policy. The incumbent will receive, intake, investigate, and address disclosures, reports, and complaints of policy violations, including sexual violence and/or sexual harassment. The role involves consulting and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure a consistent, respectful, and supportive survivor-centred response.

Responsibilities

Responds to individual disclosures, reports and complaints of sexual harassment and/or sexual violence with sensitivity, considering diverse impacts on survivors.
Provides information and resources to employees and students for outreach support and community connections.
Develops safety plans for survivors, offering emotional and practical support, information on legal and policy options, and referrals.
Engages the Polytechnic complaint resolution protocol to investigate alleged incidents when required.
Meets with individuals during emotionally charged situations to record statements and gather details.
Conducts interviews and collects relevant information in a fair, professional, and compassionate manner.
Conducts research and environmental scans for best practices in creating and revising sexual harassment/sexual violence/educational materials.
Collaborates with marketing services to develop and implement communication campaigns about sexual harassment/sexual violence.
Promotes the Polytechnic’s values for a respectful and supportive survivor-centred response.
Provides leadership and facilitates the development and/or updates to policies, complaint processes, and protocols.
Ensures accurate record keeping of all case files and maintains the case management system.
Collects, analyzes, and identifies trends and statistics for reporting to stakeholders and government agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field (Social Work, Human Rights, Law, Policy, Gender Studies; etc.).
Advanced experience, knowledge, and skill in trauma-informed practices for intake, investigation, and complaint resolution of sexual and gender-based assault/sexual violence/sexual harassment incidents and offering support to survivors.
Expertise in and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with knowledge of barriers faced by equity-deserving groups and the diverse impact of violence on survivors.
Minimum five (5) years of working experience at an intermediate competency level responding to sexual assault/violence situations and investigations.
Familiarity with a wide range of community and counselling support services.
Experience providing advice, guidance, and/or counselling support services to parties involved in Human Rights, Sexual assault/violence matters.
Experience assessing, implementing, and monitoring early intervention and safety plans.
Experience and training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including mediation, negotiation, and facilitated discussions.
Demonstrated experience implementing anti-sexual and gender-based violence and anti-harassment programming using an intersectional, anti-oppressive framework.
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.
Experience responding to and managing crisis intervention for sexual assaults/sexual violence/harassment.
Required to travel between campuses.
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited institutions is required.

Skills

Strong critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
Advanced counselling, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
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 Polytechnic’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII).

Location

160 Kendal Avenue

Work Type

Hybrid
Admin Contract
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum five (5) years of working experience at an intermediate competency level

Education Level

Masters degree

Salary/Compensations

Pay band 10, $92,900 to $109,265 annually

Benefits

Competitive pension plan
Generous holiday and vacation time
Tuition assistance program
Discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses

About the Company

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 great place to work.
Consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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).