Job title: Program Worker, Settlement Workers in Schools

Classification: A, Leave of Absence Position

Vacancy Type: Existing

Compensation: $29.23 - $31.02 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start / End Date: August 4, 2026, to September 9, 2026, with possibility of extension

Reports to: Manager, Settlement Workers in Schools

Posting Date: July 9, 2026

Reference Number: CLU-2026-17

Deadline to apply: Until Filled

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume by email to the Executive Assistant at [email protected], quoting the reference number.

As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used for the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting.

CultureLink is a settlement and community organization with 36 years’ experience in developing and delivering services to meet the needs of diverse communities. CultureLink works within an anti-oppression framework and is committed to equity. This is a bargaining unit position.

Job Summary:

The Program Worker implements the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program, which delivers school-based settlement services to support the integration of newcomer students and their families. It also promotes inclusion and intercultural competence within the education system. The Program Worker plans, carries out and reports on program activities in a culturally sensitive manner, while maintaining client confidentiality. In-person work at one or more schools will be required. The Program Worker must also be proficient with technology and online tools (for example Zoom, Google Meets),



and able to support clients to participate in virtual programs using technology and online tools.

Maintaining positive relationships with school administration, teachers, support staff and CultureLink colleagues is essential to program success. All agency staff are also expected to support each other and to collaborate on agency-wide initiatives.

Duties

· Meet with newcomer parents and students to conduct individual assessments and provide referrals for both parents and students.

· Plan workshops, programs and information sessions with clients, families, children and youth to ensure that groups are sensitized on various school oriented and settlement topics and issues

· Coordinate with external stakeholders, schools, and centers to partner in initiatives and activities facilitating the settlement process of families

· Prepare promotional material and publicize events through flyers and social media for programs to have full visibility and target large audience

· Complete registration of clients and verify their data and particular to uphold data integrity and validation

· Maintain program statistics and appropriate input of client details into the OCMS database to report across parameters on a regular basis and strict adherence to variance and target achieving





· Create partnerships with stakeholders so that programs can be implemented to achieve mutually agreed objectives

· Other duties as assigned

Required Work Capacities

· Physical demands: sitting at a desk for computer work (50% of the workday) and meetings; lifting (files, laptop, and program supplies up to 5 kg); working in an open office; visiting schools regularly during their operational hours

· Non-physical demands: travel between worksites; occasional deadlines; variety of tasks

· Social/emotional demands: teamwork; relationship/network-building; exposure to emotional situations; working closely with the public, with clients and with colleagues

· Cognitive/mental demands: attention to detail; self-supervision/autonomy; multitasking; organizational ability/time management, adaptability, sound judgement, effective written communication

Qualifications

· Post-secondary program or degree in a field relevant to human services, or a combination of equivalent experience and education

· Three years of community work experience

· Strong oral and written communication skills in English is vital; fluency in Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish or another language commonly spoken by newcomer communities is considered an asset.

· Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening within the past six months

· Facility using digital outreach tools and social media (i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)

· Competency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet

· Must be authorized to work in Canada

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $29.23-$31.02 per hour

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Program Worker, Settlement Worker in Schools (Canada)
🏢 CultureLink Settlement and Community Services
📍 Canada