Lead Change. Support Survivors. Join PEIRSAC’s Board

Who We Are

The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) is a feminist, survivor-centered non-profit organization serving people aged 12 and older across Prince Edward Island who have experienced recent or historic sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. All therapeutic services are provided at no cost.  

Together, we can build a safer, more equitable community for survivors.

PEIRSAC is seeking passionate, feminist community leaders to join our Board of Directors.

PEIRSAC works to support survivors of sexual violence across Prince Edward Island through advocacy, education, and trauma-informed services. Our Board plays a critical role in guiding the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of the organization.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are committed to feminist values and social justice

• Are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence

• Bring strategic thinking, governance experience, or community leadership

• Are interested in strengthening fundraising, advocacy, and community partnerships

Board Member Responsibilities:

• Attend monthly board meetings (time commitment approximately 4 to 6 hours a month)

• Participate in at least one board committee

• Support the organization’s strategic priorities and governance

• Attend relevant community events and represent PEIRSAC when appropriate

• Contribute to fundraising and resource development efforts

Serving on the PEIRSAC Board is an opportunity to contribute your skills, connect with a committed group of feminist leaders, and help strengthen support for survivors across Prince Edward Island.

If you are interested in joining our Board, please send a short statement of interest and a brief bio to Dee Miguel admin@peirsac.org before Friday, June 19th, 2026.

Equity Hiring Statement 

PEIRSAC is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized groups, including but not limited to Indigenous people, Black people, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to advancing gender equality and dismantling systemic barriers through our hiring practices and workplace culture. 

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

• Know that healing work is political, relational, and not one-size-fits-all

• Can hold grief, rage, resistance, and joy without rushing to “fix”

• Believe rest, boundaries, and consent apply to staff, too

• Are willing to stay in hard conversations with care

• See therapy not only as a service, but as a space to challenge oppressive systems

Qualifications

• Education: A master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology/Counselling education, Mental Health Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, or equivalent with current or eligible registration with the appropriate professional body.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 learning more, please review the full job ad here.