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: ongoing
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 Title: Peer Outreach and Violence Prevention Educator
Supervisor: ReAct Youth Program Coordinator
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: $17.95
Areas of Work: Respect in Action (ReAct) Youth Program and Community Workshops
Respect in Action (ReAct) is a youth outreach, education, and violence prevention program offered by METRAC’s youth Peer Educators. Peer Educators support the development and distribution of engaging violence prevention resources through ReAct’s social media platforms and via in-person outreach opportunities. Peer Educators facilitate interactive and structured activities to raise awareness, foster critical thinking and discussions, and introduce community resources, while inspiring youth to take action towards preventing and ending violence in their communities.
We prioritize working with youth communities affected by higher levels of violence, higher rates of isolation and social marginalization (e.g., racialized youth, immigrants, newcomers, urban low-income youth, youth with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, youth at risk of being trafficked or becoming traffickers, hood youth, and youth who have less access to resources).
Position Summary:
Guided by the ReAct Program Manager, Peer Outreach and Violence Prevention Educators are trained and supported to conduct online/in person outreach to youth, to engage youth in a needs assessment to identify issues of violence impacting youth and to develop and facilitate responsive online/in person violence prevention education programs with youth. Peer Educators are part of a team responsible for mentoring other youth utilizing a respectful, youth-positive approach. Peer Educators are young leaders that make a real difference in the lives of diverse youth and help to build youth’s leadership skills and knowledge of how to prevent violence in personal and peer relationships, families, and communities. Students learn about warning signs of abuse, healthy relationships, how to access help and support each other.
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 development.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures METRAC’s mission and strategic priorities are being met through the Program;
- Conduct outreach and promote the ReAct program and resources through online/in-person outreach strategies
- Support development and implementation of needs assessment for youth
- Develop engaging, youth-centric resources on topics relating to gender-based violence, consent, healthy relationships, anti-racism, anti-oppression, etc.
- Implement the ReAct curriculum both in-person and online
- Assist with designing workshops/trainings about the prevention of gender-based violence against youth with attention to those at higher risk (i.e., women/girls/trans, nonbinary/Two-Spirit communities)
- Attend ReAct team meetings (to plan and debrief program activities and experiences)
- Participate in personal/professional development trainings towards building skills and knowledge of current issues affecting youth
- Engage in project activities as funding opportunities arise
- Maintains positive and respectful relationships with facilitators, staff, managers and community partners;
- Participates in METRAC’s events, staff meetings, and staff development opportunities;
- Be available to work some evenings and weekends and be willing to travel
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth and/or a commitment to supporting youth to thrive
- Experience conducting outreach to promote resources and programs is an asset
- Strong facilitation and group work skills
- Strong analysis of and comfort with challenging gender-based violence, violence against women and youth and discrimination/oppression issues (e.g., racism, classism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, and ableism) within a youth-centered model
- Experience in developing online social media content
- Experience utilizing online platforms and tools such as: Zoom, Canva, PowerPoint, Kahoot, Instagram
- A desire to make a positive difference in your community
- A willingness to support the work of other co-educators/facilitators
- Dedication to maintaining a positive image of the program online
- Comfortable doing public speaking, especially with other youth
- Flexible schedule required (e.g., days, evenings, weekdays, weekends)
- Creativity and enthusiasm; reliability; willingness to learn; openness
- Facilitators must obtain a vulnerable sector police check
- Excellent group facilitation and problem-solving skills. Conflict resolution skills are an asset
- Above average confidence in speaking, advocating and presenting to diverse communities and decision-makers
- 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
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and capacity to be organized
Work location: Spadina Rd. and Bloor St.
Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Peer Educator: Youth Violence Prevention Program” in the subject line
Deadline for Applications: November 6th, 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.
