RJABC is seeking restorative justice trainers to support RJABC’s foundational training initiative.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE:
The initiative aims to design and provide a foundational restorative justice training grounded in a principled approach, recommended best practices, and research-based evidence. The purpose of the foundational training initiative is to respond to the disparity of access to training for RJ programs and to address the need for developing and progressing a restorative justice approach that is victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The restorative justice regional trainers will receive training on the delivery of the foundational RJ training curriculum and deliver training in their respective regions.

Individuals interested in this opportunity should have these core competencies:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to RJABC values, cultural safety, racial equity, and decolonial practices.
  • Previous experience with training, restorative justice (including circle facilitation), and/or navigating complex conversations around issues of conflict, harm, repair, and healing.
  • Eagerness to learn and facilitate “beyond the script”, including collaborating with participants to adapt curriculum that addresses the unique needs of respective communities.
  • Commitment to ongoing / life-long (un)learning, growth and action.
  • Awareness of the role of bias, power, positionality, intersectionality in interpersonal interactions.
  • Understands, values, and advocates for the inclusion of diverse cultures and perspectives.
  • Actively incorporates cultural humility, self-reflection, and deep listening as part of their restorative practice.
  • Willingness to express vulnerability and share stories from their own experience as part of group facilitation.
  • Courage to change one’s mind, to challenge oneself and others, and to disrupt personal biases.
  • Commitment to upholding the responsibilities of a regional trainer.

There are 4 positions to be filled. We are seeking trainers for these regions:

Northern region
Interior region
Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley region
Vancouver Island & Southern Gulf Islands region

This is a paid contractual position. Accepting applications until February 28, 2025.

 

Regional RJ Trainers Contract Position 2025-2027