Women and War Program Coordinator

This Job is for a mid level position within SASC Ottawa; suitable for a two-year specific experience level with outreaching, providing frontline direct services, including advocacy and training within Immigrant, Refugee and Visible Minority communities or five years of comparable/relevant experience. Experience working with survivors of War is an asset.

The person in this position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Direct Services - They will:

• Provide education and maintain contacts with individuals and organizations with specialized information such as doctors, lawyers and other specialties. Ongoing availability to take on one legal and non-legal advocacy and accompaniment.
• Respond to Service Seeker calls and inquires
• Carry out individual/one-on-one sessions on an ongoing basis with Service Seekers
• Facilitate two groups in a fiscal year

Outreach and Public Education - They will:

• Provide outreach and public education around women’s rights and issues faced by survivors of war rape and torture
• Maintain awareness and sensitivity to the issues of immigrant and refugee women and their families
• Continue working on the Trusted Intermediary project and recruiting and managing advocates.
• Provide advocacy around women’s rights, gender-based violence and discrimination
• Seek out and promote educational activities in the area of immigration, immigrant and visible minority issues and effective advocacy.
• Build and maintain networks with diverse communities and diverse organizations.
• Maintain an active knowledge of and list of community providers, of available services for immigrants and refugees
• Participate in training sessions to introduce Women and War program
• Develop and deliver training programs and awareness campaigns related to legal topics, immigration and refugee issues, public awareness of multicultural issues, human rights and community development.
• Provide home visits with women who are isolated or cannot leave their homes because of fear, physical condition or child care issues
• Assist women with obtaining social services, affordable housing and other basic needs
• Provide information about language and one to one tutoring for women to assist them navigate the medical and legal and socio-cultural systems.
• Actively participate on behalf of the Employer in local and international initiatives related to women’s rights and justice.
• Provide services to the population with complex mental health issues using a holistic approach to minimizing conflict with law and health complications.
• Work with staff and web experts on maintaining and updating the Women and War component of the SASC website
• Work with Staff and web experts on maintaining and updating the Justice hub on the SASC website
• Build on and bring visibility to the SASC/Women and War Manual

General Responsibilities - They will:

• Attend all staff meetings
• Take on and complete agreed upon household chores
• Keep up to date on community resources and relevant issues.
• Complete quarterly Statistics and Staff Reports
• Prepare a final report at the end of the contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• At least two (2) years of specific experience working with immigrant and refugee communities.
• Proficiency in at least one language in addition to English (required).
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of issues affecting survivors of sexual violence and gender-based violence.
• Strong understanding of feminist perspectives, violence against women, and trauma-informed practices.
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated understanding of Anti-Oppression (Anti-O) and intersectionality frameworks, particularly as they impact immigrant and refugee women.

SASC Ottawa is an anti-racist, anti-oppression, feminist organization. We strive to reflect the diversity in our community. We therefore encourage all women and gender diverse folks, women of colour, transwomen, Indigenous women, LGBTQ2++ and women with disabilities to apply.

Applications will be accepted until July 10th, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

We thank all those who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates selected for an Interview.

Please send your Resume and Statement of interest to the Executive Director at admin@sascottawa.com by July 10th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.