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Graduate Programs
University of Western Ontario (Western University)

The University of Western Ontario (Western University) graduate program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies offers competitive funding, financial support for conferences, opportunities for professional development, a vibrant intellectual culture with visiting speakers and an annual department conference, and collaborative programs in Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction and in Migration and Ethnic Relations.

For early acceptance, the application deadline is January 15th, 2024 and they will consider applications received after that date.

For more information about Western University's graduate program in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies and how to apply, please go to: https://uwo.ca/gsws/graduate/index.html

 

Job/Volunteer Postings
Indigenous Holistic Counsellor: West Central Women's Resource Centre

Reporting to the Director of Restoring the Balance, the Indigenous Holistic Counsellor will bring a holistic lens to their work, focusing on the whole person— Spirit, Emotions, Mind, and Body. The Indigenous Holistic Counsellor will provide a client-led experience that is rooted in Indigenous resilience, spirituality, harm reduction, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices.

Please note that Indigenous candidates will be prioritized for this position.

Salary Range: $25-29/hour, 6% vacation pay, plus a benefits package and matched RSP after 3 months

Time requirement: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled

Please submit resume and cover letter to the attention of the Personnel Committee with the title of the position in the subject line. Cover letter should expressly indicate how your experience meets the job requirements.

By email: tammy@wcwrc.ca

By mail: West Central Women’s Resource Centre

640 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A7
Attn: Tammy Leask

For more information, view the full position posting online

Contact Service Agent: PLATO

PLATO is Canada's only Indigenous-led, Indigenous-staffed software testing services firm. We insist on working with quality people who share our passion for quality testing and have built a team of people who also believe quality is the most important deliverable. Our team of software testing specialists believes that better software leads to a better world.

We are committed to building strong communities - PLATO trains and employs members of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities across the country and strives to build a network of 1000 Indigenous software testers across Canada. PLATO has offices on or near Indigenous communities across Canada, in Fredericton, Miramichi, Sault Ste Marie, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria.

We are seeking Contact Service Agents to join our growing team! This presents an excellent on-site opportunity across our multiple office locations for individuals interested in entry-level positions. We strongly encourage applicants from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit backgrounds to apply.

Learn more about the opportunity or apply online

Program Officer, Gender: MCIC Manitoba Council for International Cooperation

Responsible for managing FIT-funded projects – focusing specifically on how their gender initiatives and activities can be incorporated into testing environments and effectively measured – the Program Officer, Gender reports to the Director of Innovation, Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) and also works closely with the FIT team.

This person will offer mentorship to funded organizations where needed and extrapolate learnings that can be shared more widely internally and with the public. In addition to having experience with program implementation and innovation environments, it is key for this individual to work closely with team members to measure project results.

They will also participate in FIT’s public engagement activities, by ensuring programming communications is effectively and accurately conveying the lens of gender in FIT’s projects.

  • Remote/Anywhere in Canada*
  • Bilingual (French/English)
  • Full-time, 2-year term position
  • 37.5 hours/week, with additional hours**
  • $55,000-$70,000 plus benefits/year
  • Team: 15-20 employees

Top skills: Gender Analysis and Evaluation, Communications, Gender Equality and Intersectionality, Program Design, Project Implementation and Management, Collaboration, Time Management, International Development

How to Apply
To be considered for the role, start by reviewing the position details below, then email your cover letter and resume to jobs@mcic.ca. Please indicate ‘Program Officer Gender’ in the subject line. The posting is open until the position is filled.

View the full position posting online

BGC Winnipeg - several positions available

BGC Winnipeg offers FREE community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. They provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, their Clubs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. Opportunity Changes Everything.

BGC Winnipeg offers rewarding careers in youth development and management for people who want to help kids achieve their goals and pursue their dreams.

There are several opportunities available; please follow the links below for more information.

Sexual Violence Response Team (SRVT)

The Sexual Violence Response Team is a small group of senior staff who coordinate accommodations and resources for students who have experienced sexual violence. They can be reached at 204-230-6660 (call or text) or at svrt@uwinnipeg.ca 

Available during University business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm).

Learn more about the Sexual Violence Response Team and the supports available to the UW community