Training and Education Coordinator

Organization: Luke’s Place Support & Resource Centre for Women & Children

Position: Training and Education Coordinator

Type: Full-Time Contract (12 months) – Current Vacancy

Hours: 35 hours/week

Classification: Hybrid – On Site 2 Days/Week, additional on-site as needed

Location: 707 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa

About Luke’s Place

Luke’s Place is an award-winning non-profit centre of excellence in family law support for women who have been subjected to intimate partner violence as they navigate the family law system. We provide legal support services and summary legal services to over one thousand women and their children across Ontario every year. We work with academics to conduct research and collaborate widely to advocate for improved access to justice for women and their children. Our work is grounded in an intersectional feminist, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive framework.

Luke’s Place envisions a family law system that promotes healthy, safe families, living free from abuse, and the threat of abuse.

Why Join Our Team?

At Luke’s Place, you’ll be part of a collaborative and passionate team, engaging in meaningful work. To support our staff, we provide:

• A hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and life insurance
• 15 vacation days per year to begin
• 15 paid health days per year
• Additional paid December wellness break and birthday day off
• Professional development opportunities
• Starting Salary range of $51,000 - $55,000 based on qualifications and experience

About the Role

The Training and Education Coordinator provides strong organizational and program support for Luke's Place training, resource development, and engagement activities. The position plays a key role in coordinating and supporting the development and delivery of virtual and in-person training for professionals who work with women and children subjected to intimate partner violence, as well as supporting the development and dissemination of related resources and programs. The position will also contribute to communications and engagement activities that promote Luke's Place training, resources, and expertise. Reporting to the Manager of Knowledge Mobilization, this position is ideal for someone with 1 – 3 years of experience in project coordination who enjoys working across a variety of projects and thrives in a collaborative environment.

This position requires a hybrid, on-site presence at our Oshawa office. If you are passionate about improving access to justice for women and their children, we look forward to hearing from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, development and delivery of trainings, webinars, resources, and knowledge mobilization activities
• Engage and collaborate with staff, provincial and national partners, and other stakeholders to develop and promote programs, resources and events
• Coordinate and support the development and facilitation of Communities of Practice and other engagement activities
• Support the creation of presentations, visuals, templates, and other materials in alignment with Luke’s Place branding
• Update website and online content related to knowledge mobilization activities
• Develop promotional strategies to increase awareness and engagement across audiences
• Monitor basic website, email, and social media analytics
• Support program and communications reports and statistics, including evaluation, monitoring, and engagement metrics

Requirements and Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Humanities, Women and Gender Studies, Adult Education, or a related field
• One to three years of experience in project coordination, event management, community engagement, or a related role
• Experience creating PowerPoint slides and designing resources and other related digital content
• Experience coordinating webinars, events, and/or training sessions
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Canva, Zoom, and WordPress. Experience with Moodle is an asset
• Knowledgeable and confident using learning and content management systems
• Knowledge of technical accessibility issues and plain-language editing
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice
• Experience in the violence against women or non-profit sector is considered an asset
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening

About You

You’re an Excellent Communicator – you communicate clearly and confidently with a range of audiences and know how to make information engaging and accessible

You’re Detail-Oriented and Organized – you are comfortable juggling multiple projects and pay close attention to the details needed to keep projects moving forward

You’re Creative and Resourceful – you think independently, find practical solutions, and adapt to challenges when managing projects, technology, and changing priorities

Our Guiding Principles

Our work is guided by the belief that:

• Women and their children have the right to safety, and the family law system should promote that safety
• Addressing violence against women requires an intersectional feminist approach
• Women’s lived experiences inform and shape our work
• Ending violence against women is a shared social responsibility
• Our direct service work informs our education, research, and systemic advocacy

Application

With its gender-responsive, anti-oppressive framework, Luke’s Place believes that diversity strengthens our ability to deliver services. We welcome and encourage applications from women, especially those belonging to equity-deserving groups. We use the term women to include all self-identified women, including two-spirited, non-binary, cisgender, or transgender women.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single qualification listed but read this job posting with excitement. We value lived experience, transferable skills, and an openness to learn.

Priority will be given to candidates with experience related to Violence Against Women.

Luke’s Place does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in its candidate screening, assessment or selection process.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest along with their resume in confidence to the attention of Samara Mascarenhas, Program Manager at careers@lukesplace.ca by September 16, 2026. Luke’s Place thanks all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Luke’s Place is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please inform us of any accommodation measures you require, and we will work diligently to ensure your equal participation.

We look forward to hearing from you!