Program Coordinator
- Canadian Civil Liberties Association
- Office and School locations
- Feb 06, 2025
Job Description
Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator
(4 day a week position)
Canadian Civil Liberties Association &
Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust
Do you love teaching? Are you excited by the idea of working with new schools and students every week?
Canada’s national human rights and civil liberties educational organization is seeking a Program Coordinator to teach in and help coordinate our rights and freedoms education program. This unique program teaches learners of all kinds – including elementary and high school students, teachers, professionals, and community groups – to think critically about their own rights and freedoms and those of all people in Canada. In this way we reach over 8,000 learners each year.
About the CCLET and CCLA
The Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (“CCLET”) is a charitable organization, established in 1967 as the research and educational arm of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (“CCLA”). CCLET educates learners about their rights including those in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Through its range of educational programs, CCLET encourages participants of all ages and backgrounds to understand and think critically about human rights and civil liberties so that everyone can participate in our democracy.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is Canada’s national human rights and fundamental freedoms organization, fighting for human rights and fundamental freedoms since 1964. CCLA intervenes in Canadian courts, testifies before legislatures, advocates through all media, and engages in activism, education, and outreach across Canada for dignity and fundamental rights for all people in Canada. We work to fight against injustice, such as racial profiling by police, privacy invasions by government, prolonged solitary confinement, abortion access restrictions, unfairness in the criminal system, and restrictions on freedom of expression. Along with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), CCLA is a member of the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations.
The Opportunity
CCLET is seeking a Program Coordinator to teach, deliver and coordinate CCLET’s school and community-based programming. Our education and outreach projects offer engaging, nonpartisan workshops on human rights, civil liberties, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and issues and controversies related to democratic societies, in schools, community settings, and Faculties of Education.
Reporting to the Director of Education, you will be part of a team that includes CCLA and CCLET staff, and many dedicated volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
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Help coordinate workshops for the CCLA/CCLET education team
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Deliver workshops for JK-Grade 12 classes (in particular Grade 10 Civics, and Grades 11 and 12 Law)
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Deliver professional development workshops for teachers and for pre-service teacher candidates in Faculties of Education
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Deliver workshops for community organizations
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Help develop print and web-based teaching materials and resources
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Other tasks as required
Key Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
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Bachelor of Education or significant experience teaching
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Civic or legal education or experience is considered an asset
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Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are required
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Comfort speaking and presenting in French is considered a strong asset
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Demonstrated interest in human rights and civil liberties, in particular as expressed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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Comfort with leading conversation on controversial topics, and with engaging a diverse community of learners
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Comfort facilitating in-person and virtually
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Proficiency in computer and digital workplace skills, in particular Microsoft Office
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Exemplary organizational skills
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Excellent communication and writing skills
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Experience working with marginalized communities; cultural sensitivity; LGBTQ+ positivity
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Can accommodate overnight travel as described below
Salary
Salary for this position will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, including lived experience. This position is prorated to 80% of full-time equivalency. The full-time salary range is $55,000- $65,000. Benefits will commence following a 3-month probationary period.
Location
CCLA’s office is in midtown Toronto. This position involves substantial travel in the Greater Toronto Area, and some travel to other locations in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. You will be home for dinner most nights, with overnight travel (usually 1-4 nights), likely 4-6 times a year.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Statement
In keeping with CCLA’s ongoing efforts to represent the diversity of our communities, we strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to apply. You are invited to self-declare in the hiring process. This self-declaration information can be factored into recruitment and selection decisions to address our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How to Apply
We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates for this opportunity. Please address your application to Nat Paul, Director of Education and send a single pdf file comprising cover letter, detailed resumé and any references, in confidence to: hr@ccla.org
Please refer to “Program Coordinator” in the subject line.
Please note
Applications will be carefully considered as they are received. We anticipate closing applications March 14th. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Interview Process
Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
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The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is Canada’s national human rights and fundamental freedoms organization, fighting for human rights and fundamental freedoms since 1964. CCLA intervenes in Canadian courts, testifies before legislatures, advocates through all media, and engages in activism, education, and outreach across Canada for dignity and fundamental rights for all people in Canada. We work to actively fight against injustice, such as racial profiling by police, privacy invasions by government, prolonged solitary confinement, abortion access restrictions, unfairness in the criminal system, and restrictions on freedom of expression. Along with the American Civil Liberties Union www.aclu.org, CCLA is a member of INCLO, a network of human rights organizations around the world.