Strategic Policy and Knowledge Mobilization Lead

The Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS) is seeking a critical thinker who can draw meaning from data and communicate it clearly to fill the position of Strategic Policy and Knowledge Mobilization Lead

Organizational Overview

The Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services is a provincial nonprofit organization that

strengthens and coordinates specialized sexual violence and trauma specific services across

Alberta. As a provincial association, AASAS brings together a network of member organizations

working toward a shared purpose: safe communities free from sexual violence. AASAS fosters

collaboration and knowledge sharing, leads provincial initiatives, and mobilizes insights from

sexual assault services to inform policy, funding, and system responses. Through this work,

AASAS strengthens sector capacity, increases awareness and understanding of sexual violence,

and improves access to specialized services across the province.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Co-Chief Executive Officers, the Strategic Policy and Knowledge Mobilization

Lead will be responsible for coordinating province-wide data collection, evaluation, and impact

communications efforts, transforming shared information into clear evidence of impact, and

understanding, shaping, and influencing the policies that affect sexual violence and trauma specific services. This role supports consistent reporting and outcome measurement,

coordinates evaluation and knowledge-mobilization activities, and leverages sexual violence

sector-wide data to inform public policy, advocacy, and strategic initiatives that advance

specialized, coordinated sexual violence services across Alberta.

More details of the duties and responsibilities can be found at: https://aasas.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AASAS-Policy-Knowledge-Mobilization-Lead-April-2026.pdf

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., public policy, social sciences, or related field); an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in program evaluation and policy analysis, with demonstrated ability to translate data and findings into insights that inform policy, funding, and strategic decisions.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating virtual and in-person consultations and engagement processes, with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled facilitator capable of managing group dynamics, guiding discussions, and synthesizing information in real time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high quality materials for varied audiences, including policy briefs, research reports, recommendations, and presentations.
• Strong project management abilities, including experience developing and implementing work plans and delivering results on time.
• Experience working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and equity-deserving groups, demonstrating respect for Indigenous rights and equity principles.
• Commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices, with a willingness to engage in ongoing learning and reflection.
• Knowledge of sexual violence, trauma impacts, and their effects on individuals, families, and communities.
• Understanding of or experience in sexual violence service delivery is considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Contract Position: this is a full-time 12-month contract position with the possibility of extension.

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