Timmins & Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is a dynamic, community-based feminist organization, which provides services on intimate partner abuse and sexual violence to women and their children in the Timmins area.  TAWC works within an integrated feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppression framework.  The agency administers a sexual assault centre, emergency shelter as well as second stage housing to abused women and their children.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated woman to join our team in the capacity of Committee Coordinator for the following committees:  Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Committee and Coalition Against Gender Based Violence Committee.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:

Qualifications:
-        Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field
-       Understanding of the social service sector and provision of non-profit service to the community

-        Proven dedication to violence against women work/ women’s issues
-        Demonstrated commitment towards the well-being of women and children
-        Experience working with issues of marginalization and social justice
-        Ability to work within an anti-oppression framework and demonstrate cultural / linguistic sensitivity
-        Strong coordination and organization and communication skills
-        Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
-        Proficient in the group facilitation
-        Ability to manage technical resources
-        Be highly motivated and organized in project management
-        Demonstrate solid judgment and common sense
Main Responsibilities:
-        Develop solid working relationships with local organizations/community agencies
-        Provide administrative support to the regional committee such as minutes, ministry reporting, statistics, facilitation of meetings, etc.
-        Oversee the general financial affairs of the regional committee
-        Oversee public education resources and activities of the regional committee
-        Chair and the coordinator are the designated media contacts for related regional committee activities
-        Develop and maintain contacts with key people in community agencies offering services to individuals  locally, regionally, provincially and nationally
-        Identify and comprehend the diverse obstacles which prevent individuals  from accessing services
-        Work efficiently with Timmins’ community agencies and resources
-        Actively listen to input from the diverse regional committee members, show an open spirit and respect for each agencies’ mandate and intervention model 

TAWC has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires individuals to take part in COVID-19 vaccination programs recommended byPublic Health, unless they are approved for a medical or human rights accommodation from TAWC. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for this position.
Hours of Work:  14-21 hours per week
Closing date: Until filled                                                                        
Please submit your cover letter and resume  to:
Kim Nadeau  – Human Resources Manager
Email:  hr@tawc.ca              
Timmins & Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion as well as equity and diversity in its hiring practices.  TAWC invites and strongly encourages applications from all qualified women, including women from historically marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities, who may contribute to further diversification of our workforce.  This also includes, but is not limited to: women who identify as Indigenous/Black/woman of colour, women living with a disAbility, lesbians, bisexual women and transwomen as well as women with lived experience of mental illness, substance use, trauma, and poverty.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.