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Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Assistant

Department: Community Safety and Security
Position supervisor: Director, Community Engagement and Manager, Crime Prevention and Community Engagement
Contract length: 1 year 
Hours of work per week: 36.25
Position type: MAC Term - Learn for Empowerment Program
Hiring Range: $59,544 - $61,000 annually

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As an employer, we are working towards a people-first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.torontomu.ca, check out @TorontoMet (external link, opens in new window) , @TorontoMetHR (external link, opens in new window)  and @ECItorontomet (external link, opens in new window)  on Twitter, and visit our LinkedIn company page (external link, opens in new window) .

About the Team

The Community Safety and Security team at Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all members of our diverse campus community. Within this department, the Crime Prevention and Community Engagement (CPCE) team plays a pivotal role in fostering connections, promoting safety and supporting community engagement initiatives that align with the University’s values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. The CPCE team is a dynamic group that works closely with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver initiatives that enhance safety and well-being across campus.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Assistant to provide essential administrative and front-line support to the CPCE team. In this role, the primary focus will be safety education, community engagement and administration.  You will support community outreach, coordinate activities and events, and contribute to the department's EDI-focused initiatives. Your ability to manage administrative tasks, engage with community members and support safety initiatives will make you an integral part of the team. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide administrative support for the Community Engagement team, including calendar maintenance and scheduling meetings, safety planning sessions, events, and services.
  • Respond to community safety emails and triage requests as needed.
  • Assist in data collection and organization.
  • Community Engagement Initiatives Support.
  • Assist and participate in training and other educational events pertaining to EDI work.
  • Building connections and rapport with community members and internal and external partners to support the mission of community engagement.

Qualifications

  • Indigenous lived experience, with knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis cultural values and protocols, community relations, and the social, cultural, and political contexts in which they operate.
  • Commitment to participate in and complete the 12-month Learn for Empowerment work experience program.
  • Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous issues, communities, values, traditions, and cultural norms.
  • Ability to engage with and learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers/Holders, supportive of enhancing existing knowledge through courses, training, and workshops.
  • Ability to promote internal integration and professional development and promote local partnerships in support of enhanced learning initiatives for Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations.
  • Ability to encourage participation in campus activities sponsored by Indigenous groups/programs at TMU, such as Peer Mentor Teachings led by Rebirthed Teachings, Indigenous Initiatives, and the Department of Community Safety and Security.

How to apply

How to apply: (use both links) Learn for Empowerment Opportunities and the TMU Indigenous Affirmation (external link)  Process.

Interested Indigenous applicants should email a cover letter, resume and two references or letters of support from an Indigenous community member by November 13, 2026.

Toronto Metropolitan University's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and need support during the recruitment process, please contact James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead, at james13@torontomu.ca.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to Human Resources: 
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.