New Job Regional Settlement Coordinator In Newfoundland And Labrador

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title: Regional Settlement Coordinator
Location: Corner Brook, NL
Closing Date: December 31st, 2021
Position Type: 1 full-time position to March 31, 2023, with renewal pending operational needs and funding approval

Reporting to the Manager of Satellite Offices, the Regional Settlement Coordinator will be responsible for managing the satellite office in Corner Brook as well as extending programs and services to newcomers provided by the Association for New Canadians. This position will support newcomers and build regional employment partnerships focused on coordinating efforts for successful labour market attachment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Settlement Services and Supports - Provide newcomers with needs assessments, settlement planning, information/orientation sessions, and assistance with applications for essential services (as required).
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) Program Assistance - Provide employers with application assistance, potential employees with needs assessments and settlement plans, as well as AIP-endorsed newcomer employees and their employers with settlement assistance to support retention.
• Referrals - Connect newcomers to a wide array of internal and external supports including language and employment services, child and youth supports, secondary/post-secondary institutions, community agencies, professional and social services, volunteer programming, etc.
• Capacity Building - Promote the AIP Program, Private Sponsorship Program, as well as ANC programs and services available to newcomers. Build relationships with stakeholders, newcomers and volunteers.
• Assessment - Determine the need for expanded/additional settlement, ESL, and employment services (as required), identify emerging issues and best practices to be shared with the community at large, and provide recommendations to improve existing programming.
• Administration - Prepare and submit progress and summary reports. Maintain and report statistics for quarterly and annual reporting in compliance with stakeholder agreements. Coordinate with internal staff to ensure the overall program delivery goals are achieved. Participate in staff meetings, conferences and professional learning as well as represent the Association, as requested, on committees, boards and working groups.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years' relevant experience or any combination of equivalent experience and education
• Knowledge of specific issues facing newcomers and the ability to develop strategies for positive outcomes
• Strong organization, coordination, presentation, and communication (both written and oral) skills
• Precise attention to detail in report writing and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to address the changing needs of the environment and client group
• Ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Experience developing goals, timelines, and delivery methods to achieve set objectives
• Passion for promoting diversity, workplace inclusion, and newcomer integration
• Experience report writing and meeting compliance requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to travel is required.
• Valid class 5 driver's licence and ready access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Flexible to work outside of standard core hours (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm).
• Position is subject to receipt of a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary or RCMP.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to [email protected].

Association for New Canadians values inclusiveness and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.