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

Community Connections Officer Position Type: 1 part-time position to March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension pending operational needs and funding approval Reporting to the Regional Settlement Coordinator in HVGB, the Community Connections Officer will be responsible for connecting newcomers and their families to a wide array of internal and external supports including community agencies, volunteer programming, schooling, and more. Identify, maintain, and build community partnerships to support newcomers and their families as they settle and integrate into the local community Deliver the Canada Connects and Community Connections Program In collaboration with the Regional Settlement Coordinator, deliver orientation and professional development sessions for volunteers in their respective regions. Attend, organize, and deliver social, cultural, recreational and community events to support newcomers' and their families’ community integration Provide guidance and support to newcomer children and youth attending school Implement developed strategies for supports to newcomer children experiencing transitional issues adjusting to life in Canada Provide youth and young adults with guidance on managing their educational transition plan Facilitate the delivery of various ESL-focused school activities, as required or necessary Ensure timely entry of program and statistical data into NewOrg to ensure funder compliance Conduct needs assessments with children and youth and develop strategies for support Collaborate with other employees, teachers, school administrators, volunteers, and stakeholders to help identify and resolve any settlement-integration issues Promote and support the Private Sponsorship Program, as required or necessary Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, or Humanities with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience or any combination of equivalent experience and education Demonstrated relationship-building and community connections skills Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to speak a second language an asset Experience working with volunteers will be an asset Experience working in the non-profit sector will be an asset Ability to travel is required Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required Flexible to work outside of the stipulated work hours Valid First Aid Certificate an asset Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience.

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