Student Justice Centre Peer Assistant

Post End Date:

March 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group)

Student Justice Centre Peer Assistant
within the Human Rights and Equity (HRE) Office
Anticipated start date: August 31st, 2026
Number of positions available: 5
Hourly Rate: $17.20 /hr

Duties & Responsibilities

All team members will be involved in the following areas of work:

Develop and Deliver Social Justice Programming

• Work with other advocacy teams to create and deliver well-rounded workshops, events, and opportunities to support students on campus and in local high schools.  
• Identify areas where social justice programming is needed, considering the concerns and needs of the student population.  
• Design and deliver workshops, events, and campaigns that engage students in critical dialogue and action around issues of social justice. 
• Design social media posts, posters and banners for event and workshop promotion.  
• Collaborate with other SJC staff members to ensure programming is well-rounded and addresses various issues related to racism, colonialism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, Anti-Islamophobia, antisemitism, xenophobia, classism, sexism, implicit bias and more.  
• Coordinate logistics such as space, materials, and outreach to ensure successful delivery of programming. 
• Support general HRE events and programming.  

Staff Drop-In and Provide Support Services

• Staff SJC Drop-Ins hours to provide support and advocacy to students. 
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students, offering supportive listening, providing information about options, and facilitating warm referrals to HRE Advisors and other appropriate on- and off-campus resources. Student staff will be trained in emotional support skills and in effectively connecting students to professional supports.     
• Provide referrals to students who require additional assistance or who need specialized support services.  
• Create a welcoming and safe space for students who need to talk or require support to feel seen, heard, and supported.  
• Develop and maintain resources for students in need of support, including resource guides, referrals to external organizations and advocacy tools. 

Conduct Research on Social Justice Issues and Best Practices

• Stay informed on social justice issues and current events, including through academic research and community engagement.  
• Review best practices and research related to social justice initiatives, seeking out innovative and effective methods of promoting equity and inclusion.  
• Use research and best practices to inform programming and advocacy efforts, ensuring that the SJC is providing the most effective and relevant resources and information to students.  
• Share research and resources with the broader campus community through newsletters, social media, and other communication channels. 

Liaise with Campus and Community Partners

• Build relationships with campus and community partners, including committees, clubs, departments, student activist coalitions, and community groups.  
• Collaborate with partners on social justice initiatives, such as joint events or campaigns, to build solidarity and create positive change.  
• Represent the SJC in meetings and events with partners, using the opportunity to raise awareness of the SJC's initiatives and build networks of support.  
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and events to stay informed on new developments in social justice work and connect with peers in the field. 

Programming Areas include:  

Anti-Racism Advocacy Peer Assistant, Accessibility & Disability Justice Advocacy Peer Assistant, Feminist Advocacy Peer Assistant, Anti-Islamophobia Educator Peer Assistant, Antisemitism Educator Peer Assistant, Gender and Sexual Diversity Peer Assistant, and General Social Justice Peer Assistant.  

Qualifications

• Understands and supports Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, and Decolonial work through lived experiences and theoretical approaches 
• An interest in this field can be demonstrated through voluntary, activist or advocacy activities  
• Previous employment experience is an asset but not required. 
• Preference will be given for individuals with lived experience such as members of Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, Disabled, or other marginalized communities. 

Eligibility

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Be a current Brock University student as of September 2026; 
• Provide a clear Vulnerable Person Police Check upon hiring 

Other Required Skills:

•  Strong written and oral communication skills.  
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, time management and planning skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to work both in a team environment as well as independently.  
•  Strong public presentation, workshop, and event facilitation skills.  
• Social media content development and delivery for publicity campaigns.  
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills.  
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and take initiative.  

All students must commit to the following in person dates for successful hire: 

Orientation:  

• Monday, August 31, 2026: 10 am – 4 pm  
• Tuesday, September 1, 2026: 10 am – 4pm  
• Wednesday, September 2, 2026: 10 am – 4 pm 
• Sunday, September 6, 2026: All Day – Residence Consent Training 
• Monday, September 7, 2026: All Day – Residence Consent Training

Monthly PD:  

• Saturday, October 3, 2026: 10 am – 2 pm  
• Saturday, November 14, 2026: 10 am – 2 pm  
• Saturday, January 16, 2027: 10 am – 2 pm  
• Saturday, February 6, 2027: 10 am – 2 pm  

Accountability for time worked will be implemented through the use of time sheets.

• All SJC Peer Assistants and RA will need to fill out a biweekly SJC report-sheet and discuss it with their supervisor to track the progress of the respective programming and to monitor their professional growth.