Do you wish for a world without gender-based violence and have the capacity and skills to lead and serve on a volunteer Board of Directors for a small and high-achieving not-for-profit organization? If you answered “yes” to this question, here is an opportunity to work towards making your wish a reality.
METRAC is recruiting new members with experience and/or skills listed below, to join its Board of Directors.
METRAC’s WEBSITES: www.metrac.org, www.owjn.org, www.onefamilylaw.ca, www.metraclearningcentre.org/
We are seeking candidates who can commit to our mission, vision, values, and:
- Are reliable, great communicators and team-players
- Have strong supportive leadership skills
- Will commit to a minimum of two years with 3-6 hours of board activities each month (e.g., meetings, correspondence, events) and will join at least 2 Committees of the Board related to strategic planning and governance.
- Have talent and experience in:
- Social justice, equity, human rights/anti-oppression frameworks and policies
- Not-for-profit commercial leasing/real estate /community hub development
- Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Sponsorships
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Social Enterprise Development
- Risk management
- Fundraising
- Will support the ongoing development of METRAC’s vision, strategic plan and policies
- Will use their ingenuity, connections and resources to support the organization’s violence prevention efforts and programs
Note: Previous board experience is an asset.
More about METRAC, we:
- Lead Safety Audits and safety promotion in communities, workplaces, service environments and institutions
- Provide inclusive, accurate and clear-language legal information, legal education and resources
- Build youth communities and leadership skills to prevent gender-based violence
- Create and utilize innovative public education tools, including zines, webinars, games, videos, apps and other digital violence prevention resources
- Form strategic partnerships to reduce and end gender-based violence across communities and sectors
- Contribute to ground-breaking laws, policies and research on safety for women, Two- Spirit, trans, nonbinary and youth at higher risk of gender-based violence
- Commit to upholding human rights, equity, anti-oppression, gender diversity and nonbinary analysis
To Apply:
Important Dates:
- Deadline for receiving applications: May 8, 2026
Note: We strive to achieve a diverse Board of Directors reflecting the identities of the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from people who identify as victims/survivors of violence, Indigenous, Two-Spirit, trans, and nonbinary, cisgender, youth (18 +) and older women, racialized women, LGBTIQQ, and immigrants/newcomers. People living with disabilities, and low-income people with past or current experiences of poverty are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary:
Position Title: Program Manager: Youth Violence Prevention Program
Supervisor: Executive Director
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day (Full-time)
Areas of Work: Respect in Action (ReAct) Youth Program and Community Workshops
Position Summary: The Program Manager reports to the Executive Director and is supported, trained and supervised by the Executive Director. The PM’s role is to lead the reporting, coordination of planning, implementing, and evaluating METRAC’s violence prevention program for youth ages 10 to 29 years, known to be at higher risk of experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) within Ontario /Canada. This position will support hiring and guide the orientation of hired Peer Educators, and will coordinate and co-facilitate support groups, and educational sessions to equip youth with knowledge and resources about healthy, equal relationships with self, peers, and families, and how to reduce and prevent GBV; increase mental health wellness; reduce stigma and isolation.
This position will also facilitate and present anti-oppression, and GBV workshops in the community.
Core Competencies:
- Engages in a self-education along with public education on matters related to Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, and Gender Based Violence workshops
- Engage in collaborative practice that is non-judgmental, compassionate and reflects the mission and values of METRAC
- Demonstrates respect, consideration and acceptance of the opinions of others, while expressing one’s own views, and adapting to change as necessary
- Consistently collaborates with team/community members, sharing ideas and differences openly and constructively, while upholding METRAC’s values
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing personal and professional
Responsibilities:
- Ensures METRAC’s mission and strategic priorities are being met through the Program;
- Develops and executes Youth Violence Prevention Program Plan;
- Co-leads virtual violence prevention education programs with diverse youth, inclusive of Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual and non-binary young people (2SLGBTQIA+ and non-binary) residing in Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, and expanding across Canada.
- Provides logistical/administrative and facilitation of online and/or in-person afterschool and summer programs, and other community-based workshops/trainings;
- Responsible for the coordination of recruiting, hiring and orienting peer facilitators as needed;
- Facilitates job-training and skill-building activities with ReAct Peer facilitators;
- Engages Peer Facilitators in monthly team meetings, clinical supervision, professional learning and development activities;
- Coordinates in-person/online outreach and liaises with community agencies and partners;
- Collaborates with internal/external partners to plan, implement and evaluate ReAct’s activities intended to increase youth access to cross-sectoral/interdisciplinary services and resources;
- Ensures ReAct’s initiatives are aligned and integrated with other METRAC operations, including community programs (i.e., safety audits and youth justice education), projects/services, administration, fund development, Board Committees, and equity education;
- Collects, analyzes and shares program data with program funders and supporters, e., activities, outputs, impacts, and outcome narratives/stories
- Leads reporting processes and writes reports to account for funded program activities
- Coordinates research, production, and distribution of program materials, resources, and strong social media messages;
- Maintains positive and respectful relationships with facilitators, staff, managers and community partners;
- Participates in METRAC’s events, staff meetings and staff development opportunities;
- Participates in management meetings and supervisions;
- Participates in Board and staff Committees to fulfill strategic directions, as requested;
- Prepares and submits monthly program reports to the Executive Director;
- Support the completion of grant funding in line with the program objectives and trends
- Assists with special events (i.e., fundraising, forums, AGM, volunteer training);
- Be available to work some evenings and weekends and be willing to
- Other duties as assigned
Record Keeping
- Maintain healthy budget records and expenses
- Maintain program data and statistics
Qualifications:
- Post -secondary education and/or previous experience in coordinating, facilitating, and/or working with community groups and community social service programs.
- Solid understanding of the issue of gender-based violence against women, girls, youth, and children, and 2SLGBTQIA+ and non-binary youth
- Experience working within a feminist, anti-oppression framework
- Demonstrated commitment to removing barriers to safety, as experienced by marginalized communities, especially youth and children
- Experience managing employees and coordinating youth programs
- Experience with youth community development, violence prevention, popular education, health promotion, and outreach to diverse stakeholders
- Excellent group facilitation and problem-solving Conflict resolution skills are an asset
- Familiarity with Toronto and GTA organizations that serve youth
- Above average confidence in speaking, advocating and presenting to diverse communities and decision-makers
- Solid skills in collating and analyzing data, information, and report writing
- Computer literacy (word processing, e-mail, internet, social media, research) is required
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team
- Strong written and oral English communication skills; proficiency in other languages is an asset
- Ability to multitask and to work in a community agency with limited resources
- Valid Police Reference Check for working with vulnerable groups
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and capacity to be organized
- Possession of a driver’s license is an
Work location: Spadina Rd and Bloor St.
Apply by sending a resume and cover letter “Program Manager: Youth Violence Prevention Program” in the subject line to: [email protected]
Deadline for Applications: May 8th, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
METRAC is committed to equitable and inclusive employment practices. We encourage applications from individuals of historically marginalized groups, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Information received will be treated with confidentiality.
