Apologies for cross postings. Suzanne ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzanne Sicchia, M.H.Sc., M.Sc. Candidate Research Officer Centre for Research in Women's Health PAHO/WHO Collaborative Centre 790 Bay Street, 7th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1N8 Email: [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 10:12 AM To: recipient list Subject: Job Posting, Mississauga, Ontario Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse Assistant Coordinator 9 - Month Contract Position with Possibility of Renewal The Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse (PCAWA) is a coordinating committee of over 45 agencies from the social service, health, judicial, ethno-specific, and educational sectors working together to promote a comprehensive and effective community response to woman abuse in the Region of Peel. Key areas of focus are education/prevention, policy and resource development, and research and advocacy. We do not provide direct service to women who have experienced violence. Specific Responsibilities * Assist with organizing and facilitating sub-committee’s, including taking of minutes and developing meeting agenda’s * Special events planning, community outreach, and community development * Provide administrative support to the Coordinator * Research and develop resource materials on violence against women issues * Develop and distribute the PCAWA newsletter and other mailings * Assist with the development and delivery of workshops and seminars on VAW issues * General administrative duties including maintenance of the PCAWA database, filing system and updating of the website Qualifications * Comprehensive knowledge of and sensitivity to violence against women issues * Knowledge of VAW services in Peel and some knowledge of the criminal justice, social service, and health systems as they relate to woman abuse * Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to social justice * Relevant post secondary education or equivalent combination of training and work experience * Exceptional computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, Internet) * Solid research and communication (oral and written) skills * Exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills * General administrative office experience * Experience in taking minutes and facilitating meetings is an asset * Proven ability to multi-task and work independently * Applicants with inter-agency collaboration or committee experience will be given preference Successful applicants will have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Start Date: August 26, 2002 Hours: 21 - 28 hours per week (flexible) Salary: In accordance with experience Applicants reflecting the diversity of Peel are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Send resumes by 5 p.m. on Friday August 2, 2002 to: Attention: PCAWA Coordinator 1515 Matheson Blvd. East, Suite 212 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2P5 Fax: (905) 282-9669 Email: [log in to unmask] Send one line: unsubscribe click4hp to: [log in to unmask] to unsubscribe See: http://listserv.yorku.ca/archives/click4hp.html to alter your subscription