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Saffron Centre is a non-profit organization working to support the healing and empowerment of those who have been affected by sexual violence. We have worked in Strathcona County for 23 years providing support, education, and counselling services to survivors of sexual violence. We are a dedicated team committed to creating a community free from sexual violence where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We have three major service pillars: education, police and court advocacy, and counselling. Our education team provides presentations to schools and youth community groups as well as training sessions for adults. These important educational materials teach people about boundaries and consent, online exploitation, disclosure training, and more. Our police and court support team offers advocacy and knowledge in navigating the criminal system from reporting sexual violence to filling out paperwork all the way to support through court appearances. Saffron’s specialized counselling services offer our clients affordable counselling services that are tailored to trauma and healing from sexual violence.

Current Career Opportunities

There are no current opportunities available. Please check the page regularly to see updated openings.
Permanent, Full-Time; 37.5 hours per week 
$48,750 – $63,082

Saffron Centre, located in Sherwood Park, is hiring a full-time Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator to join our Police and Court Support Program team.

Saffron is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized counselling, preventative education, and police and court advocacy for those impacted by sexual assault, abuse, and exploitation.

As a Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator, you are an essential part of our Police and Court team, guiding clients through police reporting, investigative, and criminal justice processes. You will facilitate their access to Saffron’s services and assist them with navigating legal and mental health supports and resources.

General Information

This position reports directly to the Director of Justice, Research and Outreach (“Director, JRO”).

Responsibilities

Police and Court Support

  • Provide accurate information and trauma-informed support to individuals of all ages thinking about/already engaged with investigative and criminal justice systems.
  • Organize and attend police interviews as a professional advocate and set up satellite interviews in the Organization’s space, acting as a Monitor for police who arrive without additional support.
  • Liaise and maintain relationships with major criminal justice partners, including but not limited to Crown Prosecution, Police Agencies, Victim Service Units, and other Community Agencies.
  • Update client files in the Izzy Client Management System daily and inform clients of status updates regarding criminal investigations and court proceedings.
  • Create and revise workflows, program forms, and templates for the JRO department.
  • Co-manage a client caseload in collaboration with the Specialized Police and Court Support team.
  • Participate in regular supervision, case consults and debriefings with the Director, JRO.

Additional Duties

  • Work in collaboration with the JRO team to identify communities of interest for outreach efforts, defined as efforts intended to remove barriers and increase access to sexual violence services for those who are un/underserved and/or those identified by the organization as a community of interest.
  • Support the JRO team with research regarding specific client issues or developing new resources when requested.
  • As may be required, participate in and provide support for Saffron Centre events/activities including workshops, fundraising events, general operations or administration, interagency meetings, community awareness activities, etc.
  • Track all interactions with clients and external agencies via the Izzy Client Management System.
  • Retrieve and consolidate statistics when required by the Director, JRO or the Executive Director (ED).

Skills and Abilities

  • Self-motivated and driven.
  • Collaborative attitude; thrives in a small team environment.
  • Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to vulnerable individuals from a trauma-informed perspective.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with individuals and groups of people.
  • Self-awareness about stress, trauma, and self-care.
  • Strong professional oral and written communications skillset.
  • Passion for sexual violence advocacy and a desire to lower barriers to access for those who have experienced sexual violence.

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree in Social Work, Criminology, or a related discipline, or a diploma with demonstrable and relevant field experience.
  • Minimum 2 years prior paid or unpaid experience working with victims of crime in the criminal justice sector.
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and valid liability insurance.
  • Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Clear Child Intervention Record Check.
  • A signed Oath of Confidentiality is required to work, volunteer, or complete a practicum at the Organization.
  • Specific training in Suicide Intervention, Mental Health First Aid, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Solution-Focused Therapy, and cultural awareness is advantageous.

What Saffron Centre Offers:

  • Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Plan.
  • Three weeks paid vacation, with additional paid closure week during Christmas holiday break.
  • Collaborative work environment that is respectful and supportive.
  • Strong focus on staff wellness and work-life balance.
  • Education allowance and paid time for educational and training opportunities.
  • Open door policy, including ample opportunities for formal and informal consultation and supervision.

Eligibility:

The privacy and trust of all our clients is vital to our work. Occasionally, current or former clients are interested in employment at Saffron Centre. Employment of current or former clients at Saffron Centre may create an ethical dilemma regarding dual relationship with the counselling and police and court support team and it is important that the integrity of your healing journey is not compromised in any way. Because of this, it is our policy that we are unable to consider current or former clients for employment.

Location

This position is in-person and requires the successful candidate to work in the centre. There is no opportunity for work from home or remote work.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

When Applying: Please submit a cover letter outlining why you think you are the right candidate for this position, with a resume and three (3) references. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

Permanent, Full-Time ; 37.5 hours per week
$55,000 – $65,000

Saffron Centre, located in Sherwood Park, is hiring a full-time Office Manager to join our team!

Join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work and enjoy a positive and friendly work environment!

Saffron Centre is a non-profit charitable organization providing compassionate and specialized counselling, prevention education, and police and court advocacy for those impacted by sexual assault and abuse.

As the Office Manager – you will be a crucial part of our administrative team, responsible for daily office operations, bookkeeping, human resources, facility management, and event planning.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, benefits management, critical documents management.
  • Performance of basic bookkeeping tasks, including managing accounts payable and receivable, bank deposits, payroll processing, processing invoices, and reconciling expenses.
  • Coordination with janitorial and maintenance staff and overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the office environment, ensuring a safe and productive workspace.
  • Supporting the coordination and planning of community and staff events, and community awareness and fundraising activities.
  • Maintaining inventory of office supplies and equipment, ensuring timely replenishment and cost effective purchasing.
  • Board meeting administration including preparing agendas and recording and maintaining meeting minutes, physically set up Board meeting room (move and setup tables and chairs), and booking facilities for offsite activities and meetings.
  • Coordination with IT professionals to address technical issues and implement new systems, add and remove users from systems as needed, perform minor troubleshooting for common IT issues, and monitor and track inventory of computer equipment.
  • File management – physical and electronic.
  • Providing administrative support to senior executive team.
  • Conducting monthly safety inspections (emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits)
  • Maintaining office upkeep such as garbage and recycling removal and overall organization of office, washing linens.
  • Other duties as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an Office Manager or in a similar administrative role.
  • Proficiency working with MS Office 365, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Quickbooks Online, PowerPay (Ceridian)
  • Required clearances: Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Children Services Intervention Record Check.
  • Bookkeeping experience.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and Microsoft Office 365 is required.

The Ideal Candidate Is:

  • Highly Organized: Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and keep the office running smoothly.
  • Proactive: Takes initiative to address issues before they become problems and continuously seeks ways to improve office operations.
  • Detail-Oriented: Pays close attention to details, ensuring accuracy in tasks such as bookkeeping, document management, and event planning.
  • Excellent Communicator: Has strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with staff, vendors, and IT professionals.
  • Adaptable: Can handle a variety of responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities and environments.
  • Team Player: Works well with others, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Problem Solver: Capable of troubleshooting issues and finding effective solutions quickly.
  • Discreet: Handles confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
  • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using various software tools and managing IT-related tasks.

What Saffron Centre Offers: 

  • Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Plan.
  • Collaborative work environment that is respectful and supportive.
  • Strong focus on staff wellness and work-life balance.
  • Three weeks paid vacation with additional paid closure days during Christmas holiday break.
  • Training and educational opportunities.

Eligibility:

The privacy and trust of all our clients is vital to our work. Occasionally current or former clients are interested in employment at Saffron Centre. Employment of current or former clients at Saffron Centre may create an ethical dilemma regarding dual relationship with the counselling team and it is important that the integrity of your healing journey is not compromised in any way. Because of this, it is our policy that we are unable to consider current or former clients for employment.

Location: 

This position is in person and requires the successful candidate to work in-centre. There is no opportunity for work from home or remote work.

Closing Date: Open position until filled. 

When Applying: Please submit a cover letter outlining why you think you are the right candidate for this position, with a resume, and three (3) references. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our Recruiter, Eunice Wong at Impact Resourcing.

Permanent, Full-Time; 37.5 Hours per Week Including Evenings
$25 – $30 per hour

Saffron Centre is a non-profit charitable organization offering specialized, trauma-informed support services to survivors of sexual violence and their support persons. Our services include a comprehensive range of counselling programs, a specialized police and court support unit, and a highly reputable public education program. Saffron’s educators deliver presentations to children as young as 5 years old, with content spanning the entire school system and a range of professional and caregiver workshops. We are proud to contribute to the culture of sexual violence prevention through our educational programming.

Reporting to the Director of Justice, Research and Outreach (“Director, JRO”), and working alongside other JRO staff, students, and volunteers. This is a full-time staff position primarily responsible for providing information and education to the community with the goal of engaging others in preventing sexual violence.

Responsibilities

Public Education

  • Collaborate with the Public Education Team to address any inquiries about the Public Education program in a timely manner.
  • Book presentations/workshops in accordance with the Organization’s Public Education Agreement.
  • Work with the Office Manager to organize invoicing for mileage, accommodations, and donations paid by the booking agency.
  • Plan and deliver presentations and workshops both in-person and virtually, to all ages.
  • Receive disclosures of sensitive information from children, youth, and adults, and resource them appropriately according to relevant legislation and identified need.
  • Conduct outreach to businesses and community agencies in Strathcona County and surrounding service areas.
  • Conduct research relating to the development of new content and resources for the Public Education program.
  • Design and update professional workshops consistent with guidelines set out by Saffron Centre Ltd and subject to the mandate of the Organization.
  • Respond to community collaboration requests with the goal of advancing the Organizational mission.

Additional Duties

  • Maintain a monthly collection of statistics on the Public Education program and complete all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requests from the Director, JRO.
  • As may be required, participate in and provide support for Saffron Centre events/activities including workshops, fundraising events, general operations or administration, interagency meetings, community awareness activities, etc.
  • Participate in supervision and debriefings with the Director, JRO.

Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated comfort and professionalism speaking about sensitive topics to large groups of people, including children, youth, and adults.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive rapport on both an individual and group level quickly.
  • Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the capacity to work independently.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships on both an individual and group level.
  • Passion for sexual violence advocacy and a desire to lower barriers to access for those who have experienced sexual violence.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Education, Criminology, Social Work, Communications, Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and valid liability insurance.
  • Prior paid or unpaid public speaking experience.
  • Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Clear Child Intervention Record Check from Children’s Services Alberta.
  • A signed Oath of Confidentiality is required to work, volunteer, or complete a practicum at the Organization.
  • A flexible schedule, including during evenings, is required.
  • Familiarity with the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act, the Children’s First Act, and the Personal Information Protection Act is considered an asset.
  • Suicide Intervention Training is an asset.
  • Mental Health First Aid is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 is an asset.

What Saffron Centre Offers:

  • Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Plan.
  • Paid holiday allotment, with additional paid closure week during Christmas holiday break.
  • Collaborative work environment that is respectful and supportive.
  • Strong focus on staff wellness and work-life balance.
  • Education allowance and paid time for educational and training opportunities.
  • Open door policy, including ample opportunities for formal and informal consultation and supervision.

Eligibility:

The privacy and trust of all our clients is vital to our work. Occasionally, current or former clients are interested in employment at Saffron Centre. Employment of current or former clients at Saffron Centre may create an ethical dilemma regarding dual relationship with the counselling, police and court support, and public education teams and it is important that the integrity of your healing journey is not compromised in any way. Because of this, it is our policy that we are unable to consider current or former clients for employment.

Location:

This position is in-person and requires the successful candidate to work in the Centre, as well as to travel within a 200km radius of Sherwood Park for presentation and training delivery in all conditions. There is no opportunity for work from home or remote work.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

When Applying:

Please submit a cover letter outlining why you think you are the right candidate for this position, with a resume and three (3) references. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Thank you to all applications. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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    Tuesday 9:00am 9:00pm Wednesday 9:00am 9:00pm
    Thursday 9:00am 4:30pm
    Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
    Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

    Christmas Holiday Closure

    Saffron Centre will be closed from December 21 through December 29, reopening on Monday, December 30. We will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1. Voicemails and emails will not be monitored during this time. For immediate support, call the Edmonton Distress line at 780-482-4357 or the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Centre 24-Hour Help line at 1-866-956-1099.

    From all of us at Saffron Centre, we wish you a peaceful holiday season and a happy New Year.