Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist

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Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: CAD 60,000 CAD-CAD 75,000 CAD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 01/05/2026
  • Location: Canada 
GBV / VAWG
About OCTEVAW
The Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW) is dedicated to ending GBV through prevention, public education, policy advocacy, and systems change. Grounded in feminist, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, decolonial, 2SLGBTQQIA+ affirming, non-carceral, and pro-choice principles, our current strategic plan centers the needs of Indigenous, Black, and racialized survivors and communities.  

Key Responsibilities

    • Action Plan Implementation: Lead the implementation and stewardship of the 3-Year GBV Action Plan, including progress tracking, accountability, and adapting to emerging needs.  
    • Advisory Group & Stakeholder Engagement: Chair the City of Ottawa’s Community Safety and Well-Being GBV Advisory Group (e.g., agenda-setting, membership, documentation), and build strong relationships with community organizations, City departments, funders, and partners.
    • Facilitation & Community Collaboration: Facilitate accessible, trauma- and violence-informed engagement spaces and co-develop community-driven tools, resources, and initiatives to enhance GBV responses across sectors.  
    • Research, Strategy & Resource Mobilization: Monitor sector trends and gaps, contribute to strategic planning, identify funding opportunities, and support the development of grant proposals and partnerships to advance Action Plan priorities.  
    • Policy & Advocacy: Translate community insights into policy recommendations and contribute to advocacy strategies, submissions, consultations, and campaigns to influence municipal, provincial, and federal systems.  
    • Intersectional & Equity Practice: Embed anti-racist, decolonial, and feminist approaches across all aspects of work. 

Ideal Candidate
  • We are looking for someone who brings
  • Strong anti-racist, anti-colonial feminist praxis, with an intersectional and systems-focused approach to GBV prevention and response
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in GBV policy, advocacy, or community-based work, including collaborating with grassroots organizations, community groups, and public institutions
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, with the ability to navigate systems-level change and build meaningful partnerships 
  • Strong research, writing, and policy development skills, including developing reports, policy submissions, strategic documents, and funding proposals
  • Experience with resource mobilization, including identifying funding opportunities and contributing to grant development and partnerships
  • Deep knowledge of GBV/VAW issues, particularly as they impact Black, racialized, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities across Odawa
  • Bilingualism (English and French) with strong written and verbal communication skills is a strong asset
  • Lived experience related to GBV and/or systemic inequities is an asset and will be valued.

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