POSITION TITLE: Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Outreach Assistant
CLOSING DATE: May 26, 2026
EMPLOYMENT DATES: June 2026 – April 2027
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours weekly during summer and 10hrs weekly during academic year
RATE OF PAY: $17.60 per hour + Vacation pay as determined by HR policy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sexual Violence Prevention Outreach Student Assistant will work in conjunction with the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator to assist in the planning, implementation and assessment of gender equity and sexual violence awareness programs. The incumbent will assist in the creation and maintenance of educational campaigns and the creation of social media content. Additionally, the incumbent will be trained as a peer facilitator for workshops on consent, understanding gender/ gender identity, and bystander intervention. The incumbent will work with a team of trained facilitators to present training workshops to various campus groups and student leaders throughout the year.
This position requires extensive collaboration with various on and off-campus partners. The incumbent must be available to work in-person on campus during regular business hours. This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and the incumbent must meet the program's eligibility criteria. The candidate must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the end of the employment period and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Work closely to support the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator
- Assist with planning and implementation of campus wide events
- Assist with the development of educational print and video materials, including but not limited to: presentations, posters, campaigns, and social media content
- Research best practices on creating safer spaces on campus
- Become a facilitator for consent, gender identity, and bystander intervention workshops
- Monitor and respond to inquiries within the @consentbelongshere email
- Administrative duties to plan, execute and follow up workshops
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability and punctuality
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience with public speaking
- Ability to work in a discreet and confidential manner
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability of relating to students from varying educational, cultural and social backgrounds
- NU Student (2nd year or above) with good academic standing (cumulative average of 65% or higher) in a program without a practicum or placement requirement in 2026-2027 academic year
- Experience working with survivors of sexual violence and/or advocacy to end gender based violence an asset
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
*Due to the intensity of the subject matter for this position it is important that the incumbent feel comfortable in researching, planning and facilitating initiatives related to sexual violence.
**In order to maintain appropriate boundaries, students who are currently receiving services from the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator may not be eligible for this position. We encourage these candidates to speak with the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator before applying.
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
