MAKE AN IMPACT
Support survivors and end sexualized violence.
JOB OPPORTUNITY | Executive Director (Full-Time, Permanent)
Deadline to apply: November 7, 2025
Rooted in Feminist Values. Grounded in Collective Care. Focused on Healing.
Who We’re Looking For
The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Executive Director to lead our organization in advancing survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and equity-based services across Prince Edward Island. As the Executive Director, you will provide visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and operational management to ensure our mission is realized: supporting survivors, advocating for systemic change, and educating the community about sexualized violence.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead strategic planning, governance, and organizational growth in partnership with the Board of Directors.
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Oversee the management and delivery of programs, services, and operations.
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Ensure strong financial stewardship, fundraising, and donor relations.
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Recruit, supervise, and support staff in a healthy, trauma-exposed workplace.
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Build partnerships with survivors, community groups, Indigenous communities, health, justice, education, and advocacy sectors.
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Act as a public advocate and spokesperson to advance awareness and policy change.
Qualifications
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Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in non-profit, public sector, or social services, preferably in gender-based violence or trauma services.
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Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Social Work, Counselling, Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, or related field.
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Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, governance, program delivery, staff leadership, and financial management.
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Experience with feminist, trauma-informed, equity, and anti-oppressive frameworks.
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Exceptional communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills
Terms of Employment
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Full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position with flexible hours (some evenings/weekends).
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Probationary period: 6 months, subject to:
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Proof of registry with the Social Work Registration Board (if applicable)
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Vulnerable Sector Police Check and signed confidentiality agreement.
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Successful performance review
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Completion of relevant training per PEIRSAC’s need for the role.
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Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
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Vacation: 3 weeks per year.
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Sick Leave: 9.375 hours (1.25 days) per month.
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Statutory Holidays: 16 approved holidays per year.
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Additional paid leave: as per PEIRSAC policy (mental health, family, storm days, etc.).
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Benefits: Health, dental, and extended coverage, cost-shared 50/50 with the Centre (up to$2,400 annually).
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RRSP Contribution: Centre matches up to 1% of gross regular earnings per pay period.
If you are interested in this position, please review the full job description here.
Send a resume and coverletter to ExecutiveDirector@peirsac.org
JOB OPPORTUNITY | Trauma Therapist (Full-Time, Permanent)
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled.
Rooted in Feminist Values. Grounded in Collective Care. Focused on Healing.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a trauma therapist who is grounded in anti-oppressive frameworks and who values collective care, curiosity, and ethical relationship-building. You don’t need to know everything, but you must be deeply committed to showing up for survivors, your coworkers, and yourself.
This role might be for you if you
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Know that healing work is political, relational, and not one-size-fits-all
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Can hold grief, rage, resistance, and joy without rushing to “fix”
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Believe rest, boundaries, and consent apply to staff, too
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Are willing to stay in hard conversations with care
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See therapy not only as a service, but as a space to challenge oppressive systems
Qualifications
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Education: A master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Mental Health Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, or equivalent with current or eligible registration with the appropriate professional body.
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Clinical Experience: Minimum two years of providing one-on-one therapy, preferably with survivors of sexualized violence and individuals living with complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment disruptions.
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Critical Analysis of Social Factors: Strong critical analysis of social and cultural factors contributing to sexualized violence and child abuse, with a commitment to anti-oppressive, decolonizing, pro-choice, and feminist practice.
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Therapeutic Modalities: Experience with or interest in Feminist Narrative, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, CPT, and other body and justice-based approaches.
If you are interested in joining our team, please review the full job ad here.
Send a resume and coverletter to ExecutiveDirector@peirsac.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY | Board of Directors
If your values and vision for a community free of sexual violence aligns with ours, we would like to hear from you! The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) vision is a community where all people feel safe and are free from sexual abuse and assault, and where those who have been affected are supported in their healing.
WE BELIEVE THAT:
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Prevention of sexual abuse is everyone's responsibility. The community has a responsibility to support survivors in their healing and to work towards ending sexual violence.
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Sexual assault and sexual abuse are crimes that involve control and power.
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Survivors have the right to receive the support they need to heal from abuse.
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The trauma of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse can severely impact the quality of life for survivors.
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Ensuring confidentiality and respecting the choices of survivors are top priorities.
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Healing that results in long term enhanced quality of life takes time.
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The impacts of sexual assault and childhood abuse permeate all of society. Sexual violence is a systemic issue.
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All survivors deserve access to services.
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Sexual violence will continue until the root causes of violence against women and children are addressed.
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Working collaboratively with the community is essential to address the needs of survivors.
If you are interested in joining our volunteer board, please email admin@peirsac.org for further information.