Women's Shelters Canada is looking for a self-starter with a background in tech safety or cybersecurity and an interest in supporting survivors of violence and gender-based violence shelters to strengthen their technological and digital safety. This role will support the creation of clear and engaging resources on tech safety and the coordination and delivery of tech safety trainings across the country.
Organizational Background
Women’s Shelters Canada (WSC) brings together 16 provincial and territorial shelter organizations and supports more than 600 shelters across the country for women, children, and gender-diverse people fleeing violence. WSC was created by the provincial and territorial shelter associations who identified a need for a unified voice on the issue of violence against women at the national/federal level. Together, we have become a national, collaborative voice for systemic change with the goal of ending violence against women, children, and gender-diverse people. WSC works from an intersectional feminist framework. You can read more about our vision, mission, and core values on our website.
Tech Safety Canada (TSC) is a program of Women's Shelters Canada. TSC equips shelter and transition house workers across the country with the training and tools they need to support women, children, and gender-diverse people with their experiences of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). TSC builds on the work of the BC Society of Transition House's existing Technology Safety Project and works with other international tech safety projects in the US, UK, and Australia.
Overview of the Role
Are you passionate about tech safety and knowledge mobilization? Do you have strong communication skills and experience with content development? Are you interested in a role that will allow you to build your skills in a variety of areas while helping support the work of frontline staff in the domestic violence sector?
WSC is seeking a Tech Safety Canada Coordinator who will work closely with the Tech Safety Canada Manager to advance the work of Tech Safety Canada. The Coordinator helps to identify the needs of the sector and supports the development of tech safety resources and the delivery of tech safety trainings. Specifically, the Coordinator will work on projects such as developing tech safety materials and toolkits in response to emerging needs, coordination and delivery of tech safety trainings, strengthening shelter cybersecurity and digital safety practices, and a variety of other topics.
The role involves regular interaction with other members of WSC staff, shelter staff from across the country, representatives from the provincial/territorial shelter associations, and tech safety partners. The position is expected to work from an intersectional feminist framework to carry out the work of the organization and achieve the overall mission and strategic plan for the organization.
WSC practices employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In particular, applications are encouraged from racialized people, Indigenous people, disabled people, queer and trans people, and women. If you wish to volunteer this information as part of your application, we encourage you to do so in your cover letter. If you require any form of accessibility throughout this application, please let us know. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the participation of all employees.
Responsibilities
Tech Safety Canada Responsibilities
• Identify the learning needs and gaps within the sector related to technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) by conducting and analyzing periodic needs assessments and surveys and staying up to date on emerging trends
• Conceptualize and write accessible, clear language resources on a variety of topics to support the sharing of tech safety knowledge within the shelter sector
• Coordinate tech safety trainings, including responding to training inquiries, training administration, adapting training materials, and supporting training delivery as needed
• Provide support to other tech safety activities such as Tech Safety Forums, webinars or meetings with partners, as needed
• Contribute to the overall vision, strategy, planning, and evaluation of WSC's Tech Safety Canada and Knowledge Exchange programs
Other Responsibilities
• Assist with the development of funding proposals related to Tech Safety
• Liaise and build relationships with the provincial/territorial shelter associations as well as with individual shelters and other stakeholders and partners
• Provide input to and participate in the implementation of WSC's collaborative work
Knowledge and Experience
• Post-secondary degree (college or university) or equivalent work experience in a relevant field (such as adult education, training, knowledge translation, cybersecurity, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge of cybersecurity and digital safety practices, particularly as it relates to gender-based violence
• Understanding of key tech issues for survivors of violence and for low-resource community organizations such as shelters (eg online safety, securing common devices such as phones or laptops, ransomware prevention, protecting sensitive survivor data, responding to data breaches, and safely integrating emerging technologies)
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to a diverse audience in a clear and accessible manner, both orally and in written form
• Strong writing skills across a variety of formats
• Experience conducting outreach and building relationships with a variety of partners
• Strong team player
• Experience working from an intersectional feminist approach
• Self-starter with an ability to think strategically and problem-solve
• Ability to take direction and work independently or collaboratively as required
• Ability to work toward goals in a diverse environment with multiple and changing demands
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
Desirable:
• Fluency in French a strong asset
• Experience designing and delivering training is an asset
• Experience organizing in-person and virtual events is an asset
• Knowledge of the gender-based violence and/or shelter sector is an asset
Location
Candidates may be based in Ottawa, where work is primarily completed through a hybrid work model, coming into the office 2-3 days per week. Or they may be fully remote within Canada.
Working Conditions
This position involves working at a computer for extended periods of time as well as virtual, telephone, and in-person meetings (dependent on public health restrictions). Some travel may be required.
Compensation & Duration
Women's Shelters Canada is seeking a dynamic individual with a background in technology security or cybersecurity who is passionate about helping survivors of violence and shelters strengthen their technological and digital security. The coordinator will support the development of accessible and engaging digital security resources, as well as the coordination and delivery of training on this topic nationwide.
Organizational Context:
Women's Shelters Canada (WSC) is a network of 16 provincial and territorial organizations that support over 600 shelters across the country for women, children, and gender-diverse people fleeing violence. WSC was created by provincial and territorial associations that identified the need for a unified voice on the issue of violence against women at the federal level. Together, we have become a national, collaborative voice advocating for systemic change to end violence against women, children, and gender-diverse people. WSC's work is grounded in an intersectional feminist framework. Visit our website to learn more about our vision, mission, and core values.
Technology Safety Canada (TSC) is a program of Women's Shelters Canada. TSC provides shelter staff across the country with the training and tools they need to support women, children, and gender-diverse people experiencing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TGFGBV). TSC builds on the BC Society of Transition House's Technology Safety Project and collaborates with other international initiatives in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Job Description:
Are you passionate about technological security and knowledge valorization? Do you possess strong communication skills and experience in content creation? Are you looking for a position that would allow you to develop your skills in various areas while supporting the work of frontline staff in the field of domestic violence?
HFC is seeking a coordinator to work closely with the lead of Technology Security Canada to promote project activities. The coordinator will help identify sector needs and support the development of resources and the delivery of training in the field of technology security. More specifically, the coordinator will work on developing training materials and kits to address emerging needs, coordinating and delivering training, strengthening cybersecurity and digital security practices within the HFC, and various other topics.
This position involves regular interaction with HFC staff, MH staff across the country, representatives from provincial and territorial associations, and partners specializing in technological security. The coordinator will be expected to use an intersectional feminist approach to lead the organization's activities and contribute to the achievement of its overall mission and strategic plan. HFC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified women. Applications from racialized, Indigenous, disabled, LGBTQ+, and women are particularly encouraged. If you wish to share this information as part of your application, we encourage you to do so in your cover letter.
If you require any form of accessibility assistance while using this application, please let us know. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that fosters the participation of all staff.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities within Technology Security Canada
• Identify training needs and gaps in the field of gender-based violence facilitated by technology (GBVFT) by conducting and regularly analyzing needs assessments and surveys, and staying informed of emerging trends
• Design and write accessible resources on various topics to promote knowledge sharing on technology security within the human rights sector
• Coordinate technology security training, including responding to inquiries, managing training sessions, adapting training materials, and supporting training delivery as needed
• Support other technology security activities, such as forums, webinars, or partner meetings, as required
• Contribute to the overall vision, strategy, planning, and evaluation of Technology Security Canada and HFC Knowledge Exchange programs
Other responsibilities
• Assist in the development of funding applications related to technological security
• Liaise and build relationships with provincial and territorial MH associations, as well as with MHs themselves and other stakeholders and partners
• Contribute to and participate in the implementation of HFC collaborative activities
Knowledge and Experience
• Post-secondary diploma (college or university) or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field (adult education, vocational training, knowledge valorization, cybersecurity, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge of cybersecurity and digital security, including its links to gender-based violence
• Proficiency in key technological issues for survivors of violence and low-resource community organizations, such as mobile phone and laptop computers (online security, securing phones or laptops, ransomware prevention, protecting sensitive data, managing data leaks, and securely integrating emerging technologies)
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and accessibly to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing
• Strong writing skills in various formats
• Experience communicating and building relationships with diverse partners
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Experience with an intersectional feminist approach
• Initiative and ability to think strategically and solve problems
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or collaboratively Team, as needed
• Ability to achieve objectives in a diverse environment characterized by multiple and changing requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
Desirable:
• Fluency in French is a major asset
• Experience in designing and delivering training is an asset
• Experience in organizing in-person and online events is an asset
• Knowledge of the field of gender-based violence or the human rights sector is an asset
Work Location:
Candidates can work under a hybrid work model, with staff traveling to the Ottawa office two to three days per week. Alternatively, they can work entirely remotely within Canada.
Working Conditions:
This position involves working in front of a computer for extended periods, as well as participating in virtual, telephone, and in-person meetings (depending on public health restrictions). Some travel may be required.
Compensation and Duration:
The annual salary ranges from $62,377 to $64,579, depending on the candidate's experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. It is a one-year, full-time contract with the possibility of renewal.
How to Apply:
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their interest in the position and how their experience and skills will enable them to excel in this role. The application deadline is May 4, 2026. Please apply through CharityVillage. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.