Job Description

Company Overview

Working in partnership with community organizations, the SANE Program provides specialized, comprehensive medical and/or forensic care to survivors of sexual assault. The SANE program operates out of the The Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association (AWRCSASA), an independent, feminist, community-based organization that provides direct services, counselling, advocacy and programs for survivors of sexual violence.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Program Manager to join our team. The SANE Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day program operations, case management, staff recruitment, training and continuing professional development, engaging and liaising with community stakeholders and agencies, organizing and proving community education about sexual assault and the SANE Program, continuous quality improvement, and ongoing program evaluation and research activities.

Qualifications

5 years of recent professional nursing experience Current licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses Master of Science in Nursing (preferred) Demonstrated management, leadership and supervisory skills Experience working with community Demonstrated ability to work from a sexual assault survivor-centered approach Experience working from a trauma and violence informed perspective. Demonstrated public speaking, group training and facilitation skills Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and judgement skills. Completion of an approved community-based SANE training (preferred)

To Apply

This is a full time permanent position. The start date is flexible, but ideally the successful candidate would start as soon as possible. Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by November 28, 2025 to anita@awrcsasa.ca.

The AWRCSASA is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination and that values diversity. We strive to have a staff that is representative of the people and communities we serve. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, African Nova Scotians, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups. Members of such equity groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application cover letter or resume.

We appreciate all expressions of interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person