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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:

• Fill out an online/printable application form:
  https://www.metrac.org/board-of-directors-application and submit your resume to
  Simone McLaughlin, METRAC’s Administrator
• Email: [email protected] or fax: 416-392-3136

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.

Position Summary: 

The Safety Program Assistant works closely with the Safety Program Manager and Safety Program Coordinator to conduct outreach, organize and facilitate safety audit training, and assist with research, data collection, and other administrative tasks in support of METRAC’s Safety Program. The Safety Program Assistant will work with internal program teams and collaborate with external organizations and communities.

Responsibilities:

• • Ensures METRAC’s mission and objectives of the Safety Program are being met
  • Assists the SP Coordinator with developing, implementing, and evaluating online and in-person safety workshops/trainings based on METRAC’s Safety Audit model for Youth to learn about community safety/violence prevention and intervention strategies
  • Participates in orientation, training, scheduled regular check-ins, and mentoring sessions
  • Assists the SP Coordinator with researching:

• the latest trends and best practices in promoting and distributing community safety information
• current/promising programs, resources, and innovative initiatives to advance high-quality and effective youth-centered mentorship programs
• Facilitate Safety Audit workshops in NIAs within Toronto and across Ontario
• Supports the Coordinator with outreach activities to build and strengthen connections with community partners and organizations
• Assists in strengthening and maintaining METRAC’s Safety Information System (SISTO), making sure safety alerts and information are sent to Twitter audiences daily
• Conduct research project on youth violence prevention in Toronto
• Data Collection: input audit evaluation data using Forms
• Planning, preparing, and implementing online community events and forums
• Assists with managing social media online platforms (Twitter)
• Design/create safety content and marketing materials using Canva

Qualifications:

• High school graduate and or post-secondary education accomplished and/or in progress (college and/or university) related to Gender Studies, Communications, Design, Sociology, Equity Studies, Community Safety or Social Work, or similar programs
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong Facilitation skills
• Comfortable with Public Speaking
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a small staff team within a small interdisciplinary organizational team
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with attention to details
• Solid understanding of gender-based violence issues, using a feminist, intersectional and anti-oppression, and trauma-informed analysis
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook)
• Familiarity with Survey Monkey is an asset
• Familiarity with Canva is an asset
• Creativity and enthusiasm; reliability, willingness to learn; and openness
• Experience working within a feminist, anti-oppression/intersectional analysis is an asset
• Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Location: Toronto and or Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Workplace: Hybrid

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Length of Contract:  12 weeks 

Rate of Pay: $18 per hour

Deadline for Applications: May 06, 2026

Note: Interviews are conducted virtually using Zoom.

Please send your resume and cover letter as one document describing your relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected].

Please include the job title in the subject line. METRAC thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

METRAC is committed to equitable and inclusive employment practices, and we encourage applications from people of historically marginalized groups, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information received will be treated with confidentiality.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the fundraising coordinator supports the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives to advance METRAC’s mission. The role assists with donor outreach, grant and proposal support, donor database management, and fundraising campaign coordination. The fundraising coordinator works closely with internal teams to ensure fundraising and engagement efforts align with organizational goals and equity principles.

 Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Upholds METRAC’s mission, vision, and core values
• Participates in orientation, training, weekly check-ins, supervision, and mentoring sessions
• Collaborates with the supervisor to develop a work plan outlining fundraising goals, objectives, and tasks that support the agency’s programs and priorities
• Supports the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies
• Identifies and engages potential donors, sponsors, and funding partners
• Builds and maintains relationships with individual donors, foundations, businesses, and community partners
• Assists in researching funding opportunities, including grants, foundations, and corporate sponsorships
• Support the preparation of grant applications, proposals, reports, and funding submissions
• Maintains and updates donor management systems and fundraising databases for tracking contributions and engagement
• Tracks fundraising progress and prepares reports on campaign performance and donor activity
• Coordinates donor communications, acknowledgements, and stewardship activities
• Supports the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns
• Collaborates with internal teams to align fundraising messaging with communications and program goals
• Creates and develops fundraising materials, including donor communications, campaign content, and promotional materials
• Supports email fundraising campaigns and donor outreach initiatives
• Support the ED with outreach and fundraising – related information dissemination
• Works collaboratively with other METAC programs and project teams

Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of administrative, fundraising, communications, or development experience in a non-profit or corporate setting
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field (social work, social services, communications, business administration, marketing, or equivalent education)
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector and fundraising practices
• Experience with donor relations, fundraising campaigns, or grant writing is an asset
• Ability to work independently and within a goal-driven team
• Advanced knowledge of issues related to gender-based violence against individuals who identify as women, youth, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, and Trans individuals
• Proven track record of working within an equity and anti-oppression framework, supporting marginalized communities
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, mutual respect, teamwork, and working with diverse groups
• Familiarity with donor management systems and/or CRM databases is an asset
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment requiring collaboration
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Databases, and digital communication tools)
• Ability to manage sensitive donor and organizational information with confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Experience in report writing and tracking performance metrics

Hourly:  $18 / hours per week

Duration: 8 weeks

Location: Hybrid

Apply by sending a resume and cover letter (include the job title in the subject line) describing your relevant experience and qualifications. Please provide three (3) references with application. Email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with METRAC, and will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

Deadline for Applications: May 8, 2026

To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

METRAC is committed to equitable and inclusive employment practices and we encourage applications from people of historically marginalized groups, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information received will be treated with confidentiality.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the community liaison will assist with administrative tasks, outreach, coordinate with community organizations, create & update databases for tracking purposes. You will work closely with internal teams and ensure marketing efforts align with the organization’s goals.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Upholds METRAC’s mission, vision, and core values
• Participates in orientation, training, weekly check-ins, supervision, and mentoring sessions
• Collaborates with your supervisor to develop a work plan outlining goals, objectives, and tasks that support the agency’s programs and priorities
• Ensures project goals and objectives are met
• Engages target audiences to support program goals and increase participation
• Builds and maintains partnerships with businesses, schools, not-for-profit, and government agencies
• Collaborates with partners and staff team to develop strategies
• Connects the agency with external stakeholders to promote its mission, programs, and services
• Maintains and grows public engagement across METRAC’s social media platforms (X, Instagram, and Facebook)
• Creates and develops digital content and distribution materials
• Supports email marketing, SEO, and social media initiatives
• Supports the Program Manager (PM) with outreach and information dissemination
• Prepares reports to track progress and inform future initiatives
• Supports the PM in planning, organizing, and completing tasks and projects
• Works collaboratively with other METRAC programs and project teams

Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of administrative experience in a non-profit or corporate setting
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field (social work, social services, community services, women’s studies, business administration, or equivalent education)
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector
• Ability to work independently and within a goal-driven team
• Advanced knowledge of issues related to gender-based violence against individuals who identify as women, youth, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, and Trans people
• Proven track record of working within an equity, anti-oppression framework, and practice in supporting marginalized groups
• Demonstrates commitment to equity, mutual respect, teamwork, working with diverse people with diverse ideas; ability to adapt
• Familiar with Mailchimp
• Experience in building partnerships with community organizations, public, and private sectors
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Computer literacy (MS Office suite, databases, and social media)
• Ability to collect and maintain sensitive information with confidentiality
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience in report writing
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment requiring collaboration

Hourly:  $18 / hours per week

Duration: 8 weeks

Location: Hybrid

Apply by sending a resume and cover letter (include the job title in the subject line) describing your relevant experience and qualifications. Please provide three (3) references with application. Email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with METRAC, and will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

Deadline for Applications: May 8, 2026

To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

METRAC is committed to equitable and inclusive employment practices and we encourage applications from people of historically marginalized groups, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information received will be treated with confidentiality.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, as the marketing coordinator, you will play a key role in promoting the agency’s mission and programs; support with the planning, development and execution of outreach strategies; manage social media content and create materials that engage donors, volunteers and the public. You will work closely with internal teams and ensure marketing efforts align with the organization’s goals.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Upholds METRAC’s mission, vision, and core values
• Works closely with your supervisor to create and develop a work plan outlining goals, objectives, and tasks that support the agency’s marketing activities and goals
• Ensures the goals and objectives of the projects are met
• Supports and promotes the agency’s brand, resources, and visibility within the community
• Creates visually appealing materials according to agency standards
• Collaborates with partners, the Executive Director and project managers to bring ideas to fruition
• Maintain and grow public engagement with METRAC’s social media presence (X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook, etc.
• Research and coordinator opportunities for public engagements
• Assists with updates to METRAC’s website, including events
• Manage email marketing platform (MailChimp) and social media accounts
• Prepare reports to track progress and inform future initiatives
• Supports supervisor in developing, organizing, and completing tasks and projects
• Works collaboratively with other METRAC program and project teams
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of marketing experience in a non-profit or corporate setting
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field (marketing, business marketing, public relations, communications, journalism, or equivalent education)
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector
• Ability to work independently and within a goal-driven team
• Advanced knowledge of issues related to gender-based violence against individuals who identify as women, youth, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, and Trans people
• Experience working within an equity, anti-oppression framework, and practice in supporting marginalized groups
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Experience in Graphic Design
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment requiring collaboration
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Creative thinker; adapt to challenges
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Keeps abreast of evolving trends and technology
• Familiarity with software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, and Canva

Hourly:  $18/hour, 35 hours per week

Duration: 8 weeks

Location: Hybrid

Apply by sending a resume and cover letter (include the job title in the subject line) describing your relevant experience and qualifications. Please provide three (3) references with application.  Email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with METRAC, and will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

Deadline for Applications: May 8, 2026

To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

METRAC is committed to equitable and inclusive employment practices and we encourage applications from people of historically marginalized groups, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information received will be treated with confidentiality.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with METRAC, and will only contact candidates selected for an interview.