The Director, Refugee Sponsorship & Resettlement Program provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for World Renew’s Refugee Sponsorship & Resettlement Program (RSRP), one of the organization’s core humanitarian portfolios within Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA). Working closely with the Head of Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs, churches, sponsoring groups, community organizations, government agencies, denominational partners, refugee-serving organizations, and other stakeholders, the Director provides leadership that strengthens refugee sponsorship, promotes successful newcomer integration, and advances World Renew’s humanitarian mission. The Director serves as World Renew’s principal advisor and spokesperson on refugee sponsorship and resettlement, ensuring the program remains responsive to changing humanitarian needs, evolving government policies, and opportunities to strengthen refugee protection, church engagement, and community-based sponsorship across Canada. The position also contributes to the strategic leadership of Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs by collaborating across International Disaster Response (IDR), Disaster Response Services (DRS), and Refugee Sponsorship & Resettlement to strengthen integrated humanitarian programming and organizational effectiveness. We do not discriminate based on disability, culture, ethnicity, or gender, and welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Strategic Leadership & Program Management Develop and implement long-term strategic plans, annual operational plans, annual communication plans, and program priorities. Ensure alignment with World Renew’s mission, strategic priorities, Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs objectives, Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) obligations,



and Government of Canada requirements. Monitor program performance through established objectives, indicators, and continuous improvement processes. Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand refugee sponsorship and resettlement programming. Lead innovation and program development initiatives that enhance program quality and organizational impact. Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, learning, and organizational accountability across the program. Ensure compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations, sponsorship agreements, and organizational policies. Oversee sponsorship application submission, approval processes, case management, and quality assurance. Provide guidance on complex sponsorship cases, policy interpretation, and emerging refugee issues. Monitor program risks, legal obligations, and compliance requirements. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, operational guidance, and quality standards for sponsorship activities. Build and strengthen relationships with churches, sponsoring groups, community organizations, and refugee-serving partners across Canada. Develop educational resources, training opportunities, and guidance for sponsoring groups and volunteers. Promote organizational learning and best practices throughout the sponsorship network. Advocacy, Public Engagement & External Representation Represent World Renew with government agencies, refugee networks,



churches, conferences, media, and public forums. Monitor developments in refugee policy and immigration legislation and assess their implications for World Renew. Develop advocacy positions and public education initiatives that promote refugee protection, successful newcomer integration, and community sponsorship. Build awareness of refugee issues within churches, supporters, and the broader Canadian public. Contribute to national conversations related to refugee sponsorship, humanitarian protection, and social justice. Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for Program Associates. Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that promotes accountability, innovation, learning, and continuous improvement. Develop annual work plans, performance objectives, and career development plans for staff. Develop and manage the annual program budget while ensuring responsible stewardship of program resources. Monitor financial performance and support funding diversification, grant development, and donor reporting as appropriate. Collaborate with the Head of Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs on strategic planning, organizational priorities, and portfolio development. Work collaboratively with International Disaster Response (IDR) and Disaster Response Services (DRS) to strengthen integrated humanitarian programming across HEA. Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks related to refugee sponsorship, immigration policy, and humanitarian protection. Promote innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across program operations. Contribute to strategic planning and cross-portfolio collaboration within Humanitarian & Emerg

📌 Program Manager (Burlington)
🏢 Canadian Partnership for Women and Children
📍 Burlington