Job Description

Are you passionate about preventing harm, fostering connections, inspiring transformation, and being a part of a movement towards justice and healing? Community Justice Initiatives (CJI) is excited to invite applications for the role of Identity-Based Harm Prevention Project Coordinator - a unique opportunity to strengthen community capacity through restorative justice and facilitate upstream impact.

Mobilizing 5+ years of learning, experience and engagement through CJI's Sulah Program; the incumbent will engage a community of practice for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention actors across Waterloo Region and explore theories of change for restorative justice interventions in situations of identity-based harm.

Why Choose CJI?

Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Experience an environment built on hope, empowerment, accountability, and the principles of restorative justice and practice. Meaningful Work: Facilitate activities that build powerful, positive relationships between CJI and community and advance healing opportunities for those impacted by identity-based harm. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy three weeks of prorated vacation, sick time, professional development opportunities, and work-place flexibility. Comprehensive Perks: We pay for a set amount of your phone plan, offer a comprehensive benefits package, boast a supportive team, and invite you into the chance to make a lasting difference in our community. Proven Impact: Join an organization with a 50-year legacy of trailblazing restorative justice programs in our community and around the world.

What Will You Do?

Curate an index of primary, secondary, and tertiary identity-based harm prevention actors and services across Waterloo Region. Design, engage, and organize a hybrid community of practice with primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention actors to support the embedment and embodiment of restorative justice approaches to identity-based harm, effectively shifting our small staff team as primary responders to catalysts of a more broadly distributed and capable prevention-network of skilled community members and service providers. Model CJI's values and restorative justice principles in engagements with community Analyze insights gleaned from the community of practice to inform a report on gaps and opportunities for identity-based harm prevention in Waterloo Region. Conduct a theory of change process for restorative justice interventions in situations of identity-based harm in Waterloo Region. Complete a project report for public-access on the landscape of identity-based harm prevention in Waterloo Region and the prospects for restorative justice intervention. Support CJI's public communications around restorative justice in situations of identity-based harm. Work in collaboration with CJI's Director of Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization to advance restorative justice and strengthen community capacity.

Who Are We Looking For?

Understanding of Restorative Justice philosophy and principles A strong understanding of, commitment to, and practices around anti-racism, anti-oppression, and trauma-responsive care Post-secondary studies in Social Services, Peace and Conflict Studies, Knowledge Integration, Sociology, Human Geography, Community Psychology, or equivalent experience Understanding of identity-based harm, hate crime and hate-motivated harm Familiarity with culturally competent care/culturally sensitive needs Experience with research methodologies and frameworks of knowledge mobilization Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Demonstrated relationality and value for relationships Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Experience working collaboratively in Waterloo Region Comfort, confidence and experience in facilitation and public speaking Ability to work independently and in teams Ability to work with feedback A Police Records Check or up-to-date Offence Declaration will be required

Additional Details

This is a full-time, 12-month contract covering 30-35 hours per week Hourly wage: $22.32/hour Note: Activities related to this project could include interactions with community partners, vulnerable populations, and referral sources including actors of law enforcement.

How do I Apply?

If you're ready to make a difference and expand your horizons in a truly supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kamil by September 22nd, 2025, at 5pm.

Kamil Ahmed

Community Justice Initiatives

85 Edwin St., Kitchener, Ontario

Kamila@cjiwr.com

519-744-6549 x 205

CJI welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of criminalization, as well as candidates from all equity-seeking groups. We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the selection process, please let us know.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in joining the CJI team--only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $22.32 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 35 per week

Application question(s):

Are you located in Waterloo Region? What experience do you have with project management?
Work Location: In person