Details:
The Immigrant Welcome Centre is currently accepting applications for a full-time Welcoming Communities Coalition (WCC) Coordinator to support our Campbell River and Comox Valley communities.
Who we are…
The Immigrant Welcome Centre specializes in immigration and support services to newcomers who are settling in Campbell River, Comox Valley, and the North Island. Also known as the Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association of North Vancouver Island (MISA), we are a registered non-profit organization established in Campbell River in 1992.
As an award winning organization, The Immigrant Welcome Centre is a respected leader in immigrant services and an active proponent for the sector. By fostering strategic partnerships and working to create welcoming, inclusive communities that attract and retain newcomers, we are an effective business partner in the communities we serve.
Who you are…
- You are passionate about community development.
- You love to inspire and engage others in a shared vision.
- You genuinely enjoy building and maintaining professional relationships at all levels.
- You are a natural facilitator and excited about working collaboratively to drive projects forward and achieve results with focus and flexibility.
- You have an energetic and positive approach to your work.
The position…
WORK LOCATION: Campbell River
REPORTS TO: Community Connections Manager
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 35 hours/week
COMPENSATION:
Based on MISA Wage Grid, Level 5, Wage Range $21.59 - $25.35
Competitive Benefits Package
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Welcoming Communities Coalition (also known as a Local Immigrant Partnership project) is a locally-driven strategic planning project to address immigrant integration needs in Campbell River and Comox Valley. The Welcoming Communities Coalition (WCC) Coordinator supports the development of this project by engaging stakeholders, leveraging or developing community initiatives and building Coalition membership. Members and stakeholders include, but are not limited to, school boards, health centres, boards of trade, levels of government, professional associations, ethno-cultural organizations, faith-based organizations and the community and social services sector.
Please see full job description for further details.
Qualifications & Experience:
REQUIRED
- Minimum two years of post secondary training in community development or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in or outside Canada.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with community development processes and tools.
- Worker must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Worker must have a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check.
- The worker will follow the code of ethics and mission statement of MISA.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Keen understanding of diversity issues and experience in working in multicultural settings.
- Proven track record in working with multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the Campbell River and/or Comox Valley region
- Ability to work with volunteers.