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Our values

We work with purpose.

We are determined, intentional, and ambitious. We are committed to making a meaningful contribution so that everyone thrives.

  • We recognize we are all connected to an effort that’s greater than each of us.
  • We are thoughtful and deliberate with our choices.
  • We pursue change for the better.
  • We build enduring relationships and foster collaboration.

We aspire to improve.

We strive for continuous learning and mutual growth. We seek new ideas to create opportunities and prepare for challenges.  

  • We persevere, despite obstacles and hardship. 
  • Whatever we do, we do it with passion.  
  • We do our best, and “when we know better, we do better.”  
  • We test and implement innovative solutions. 

We cultivate belonging.

We meet everyone with empathy, acceptance, and respect. We work with others to build more welcoming and inclusive communities.  

  • We embrace diversity. Come as you are!
  • We work to break down the barriers that hold back equity, justice, and a sense of belonging.
  • We celebrate and enhance people’s unique strengths, supporting them to reach their full potential.
  • We respect the identities and traditions of diverse groups and cultures.

We are genuine.

We demonstrate humility and openness. We are empathetic and seek to inspire confidence and earn trust. We are ‘in it together.’  

  • We strive to ensure every interaction is a moment of authentic connection.  
  • We look for and celebrate the best in others.  
  • We ‘show up’ as our full selves.  
  • We accept that we don’t have all the answers. 

Open Positions

We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities and welcome all applications.

ADMINISTRATION
Marketing Manager

Vancouver

Job ID: 2023-Admin-02 Location: Vancouver 
Job Type: Regular, Fulltime Program: ISSofBC – Administration

 

Job Summary: 

Working in a team with our Director, Communications and Marketing and Digital Communications Specialist, the Marketing Manager will develop, implement and track high-impact marketing projects across a variety of channels to help grow the ISSofBC brand and implement the organization’s strategic priorities in program marketing. They will work closely with Program teams, covering Careers and Language programs and services.

**All applicants are requested to submit a Cover Letter, outlining their interest in this role, and Resume as a single document in doc or pdf format.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Employer Relations Specialist

Vancouver

Job ID: 2022-GTH-13 Location: Vancouver & Surrey
Job Type: Regular, Part-Time Program: Gateway to Tourism

 

Job Summary:

As an Employer Relations Specialist, you will report to the Manager – Gateway to Tourism and you will focus on serving skilled professional clients who require assistance in finding meaningful work. In addition to marketing job placement services to generate job leads and placements for unemployed clients that are consistent with ISSofBC policies and funder’s guidelines, you are also responsible for building and fostering positive working relationships with employer contacts to provide access and support to the employer training services available in the program, facilitate group workshops and/or events with employers. You will also provide job information and resources to clients, pre-screen clients and employers, conduct quality job matches and job referrals and provide placement-related coaching and support, and conduct follow-up activities with clients and employers.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Resource Advisor

Multiple Locations

Job ID:2023-CP-03 Location: Multiple Locations
Job Type: Regular full-time position at 35 hours per week Program: Career Paths

 

Job Summary: 

As a Resource Advisor, you will report to the Senior Manager – Career Paths and you will support skilled immigrants entering regulated professions to research and prepare for their re-certification requirements. This role will primarily support the unique needs of Career Paths clients pursuing regulated occupations such as those working in biological sciences, engineering, and/or technologist professions.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Employment Specialist

VCC, Vancouver

Job ID: 2023-WorkBC-01  Location: WorkBC Employment Centre – Vancouver Community College
Job Type: Regular Full-time at 35 hours per week Program: WorkBC

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the WorkBC Manager and Associate Program Director – WorkBC VCC, assists eligible job seekers who are employed or underemployed, to achieve labour market attachment by performing such activities as assessing employment readiness and eligibility, supporting client(s) to identify realistic employment options and develop realistic action plans, become job-ready, and successfully transition to sustainable employment.

The ISSofBC position will be working as part of a multi-agency team within the WorkBC VCC Catchment operated by Open Door Group to connect job seekers with progressive employment, training opportunities, and holistic supports.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Career Facilitator (Farsi and Dari)

Vancouver and Surrey

Job ID: 2023-JobQuest-04 Location: Vancouver & Surrey
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time position at 32-35 hours per week starting as soon as possible until June 30, 2023 Program: JobQuest

 

Job Summary: 

Provides individualized and/or group employment and career counselling services to eligible clients. Assists IRCC eligible and non- IRCC clients with social and economic integration in the Province.

Connects clients to the community, access labour market information and supports, and upgrade their English language proficiency where appropriate. Willing to learn and understand other employment programs offered at ISSofBC. Passionate to work with clients, understanding their uniqueness and willing to customize service based on their needs. Able to make connections with potential employers to bridge clients to job fairs and job opportunities. Marketing and event planning experience will be additional asset.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

 

Employer Relations Specialist (Part-Time)

Vancouver

Job ID: 2023-GTL-01 Location: Vancouver
Job Type: Regular part-time position at 17.5 hours per week Program: Global Talent Loans

Job Summary: 

As an Employer Relations Specialist, you will report to the Manager and Assistant Manager and you will focus on serving skilled professional clients who require assistance in finding meaningful work. In addition to marketing job placement services to generate job leads and placements for unemployed clients that are consistent with ISSofBC policies and funder’s guidelines, you will also: develop and maintain a database network of resources and employers contacts to ensure the availability of job leads for clients, provide job information and resources to clients, pre-screen clients and employers and conduct quality job matches and job referrals and provide placement-related coaching and support and conduct follow-up activities with clients and employers. 

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Employer Relations Specialist (Part-Time)

Terminal Avenue, Vancouver

Job ID: 2023-SmartMove-01 Location: Terminal Avenue, Vancouver
Job Type:Temporary Part-time position at 16 hours per week starting April 3, 2023 until March 31, 2024 Program: SmartMove

Job Summary: 

As an Employer Relations Specialist, you will report to the Manager and Assistant Manager and you will focus on serving skilled professional clients who require assistance in finding meaningful work. In addition to marketing job placement services to generate job leads and placements for unemployed clients that are consistent with ISSofBC policies and funder’s guidelines, you will also: develop and maintain a database network of resources and employers contacts to ensure the availability of job leads for clients, provide job information and resources to clients, pre-screen clients and employers and conduct quality job matches and job referrals and provide placement-related coaching and support and conduct follow-up activities with clients and employers. 

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Associate Director

Terminal Office and Vancouver

 

Job ID: 2023-Employment-01 Location: Terminal Avenue & Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Job Type:Temporary full-time position (maternity relief) position starting as soon as possible until April 2024 or pending return of incumbent. Program: Career Services 

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Director, Language & Career Services and consistent with ISSofBC policies and funder’s guidelines, the Associate Director, Career Services manages all Employment programs and activities to ensure achievement of program goals and objectives and contributes to the development of the divisional strategic plan.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Case Manager

Surrey & New Westminster

Job ID: 2023-BHired-02 Location: Surrey & New Westminster
Job Type: Regular full-time position (hybrid) at 35 hours per week starting on May 1, 2023 Program: B-HIRED PROGRAM

Job Summary: 

Provides individualized, on-line, or group employment and career counselling services. Facilitates the pre-employment supports, development of a realistic personal action plan for the employment or further training of the youth client. Monitors clients’ progress and provides follow-up counselling and support. Prepares and maintains prescribed reports on each client. Produces resumes and letters of application, as needed. Assists in client recruitment, program marketing and project evaluation activities.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Case Manager

Surrey & New Westminster

Job ID: 2023-BHired-03 Location: Surrey & New Westminster
Job Type:Regular full-time position (hybrid) at 35 hours per week starting on June 1, 2023   Program: B-HIRED PROGRAM

Job Summary: 

Provides individualized, on-line, or group employment and career counselling services. Facilitates the pre-employment supports, development of a realistic personal action plan for the employment or further training of the youth client. Monitors clients’ progress and provides follow-up counselling and support. Prepares and maintains prescribed reports on each client. Produces resumes and letters of application, as needed. Assists in client recruitment, program marketing and project evaluation activities.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Employer Relations Specialist

Various Locations, Metro Vancouver

Job ID: 2023-BHired-04 Location: Various Locations, Metro Vancouver
Job Type:Regular full-time position (hybrid) at 35 hours per week starting on July 1, 2023   Program: B-HIRED PROGRAM

Job Summary: 

Employer Relations Specialist (ERS) focuses on serving youth clients who require assistance in finding meaningful work. In addition to marketing job placement services to generate job leads and placements for unemployed clients that are consistent with ISSofBC policies and funder’s guidelines, the ERS also: develops and maintains a database network of resources and employers contacts to ensure availability of job leads for clients, provides job information and resources to clients, pre-screens clients and employers, conducts quality job matches and job referrals, provides placement-related coaching and support, and conducts follow-up activities with clients and employers. 

ERS staff will be required to travel to employer locations and work at various ISSofBC locations in Metro Vancouver.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

LINC PROGRAM
Substitute Instructors

Multiple Locations

Job ID: 2022-LINC-19A Location: Multiple locations
Job Type: Casual, on-call positions starting as soon as possible Program: LINC 

 

Job Summary:

Instructs level appropriate Literacy – CLB 8 English skills to adult immigrant and refugee newcomers while increasing their understanding of Canadian local, social, workplace, and cultural norms. For long-term placements of two weeks or more, connects immigrants to the community through field trips and guest speakers and, with IC support determines student progress through portfolio-based language assessment

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

 

Instructor – CLB 7 8 EVE

Vancouver

Job ID: 2022-LINC-19A Location: Multiple locations
Job Type: Casual, on-call positions starting as soon as possible Program: LINC 

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the LINC Manager, and under the direction of the Instructional Coordinator, instructs level appropriate Literacy– CLB 8 English skills to adult immigrant and refugee newcomers while increasing their understanding of Canadian local, social, workplace and cultural norms. Connects immigrants to the community through field trips and guest speakers. Monitors student progress through the components of portfolio-based language assessments and provides feedback to students informally on an ongoing basis and formally through student progress reports and conferencing.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Substitute Teachers

Vancouver and Richmond

Job ID: 2022-LINC-51 Location: Vancouver and Richmond
Job Type: Casual, on-call positions starting as soon as possible Program: LINC 

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager – LINC Preschool, plans, prepares, and implements daily learning activities for children, (between 30 months and up to 5 years) who have English as a second language, by introducing curriculum and concepts that targets different areas of child development and focuses on age-appropriate readiness for kindergarten.  Provides open-ended explorations of materials, books, science experiments and other activities consistent with approved curriculum, which promote critical thinking, questioning and development of all cognitive areas. Assists in maintaining records of children’s progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents regularly informed about their child’s development. Observes signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and inform Manager and when appropriate to the parents. Ensures a safe environment is maintained at all times.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Instructor CLB 2 PM

Vancouver

Job ID: 2022-LINC-53 Location: Vancouver 
Job Type:Regular part-time position – CLB 2 PM at 15 hours per week, including prep, starting on January 3, 2023

Days Off: Friday / Saturday / Sunday

Program: LINC 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the LINC Manager, and under the direction of the Instructional Coordinator, instructs level appropriate Literacy– CLB 8 English skills to adult immigrant and refugee newcomers while increasing their understanding of Canadian local, social, workplace and cultural norms. Connects immigrants to the community through field trips and guest speakers. Monitors student progress through the components of portfolio-based language assessments and provides feedback to students informally on an ongoing basis and formally through student progress reports and conferencing.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Instructor CLB 1 AM PM

Richmond

Job ID: 2023-LINC-01 Location: Richmond
Job Type:Temporary full-time position – CLB 1 AM PM at 30 hours per week including prep starting as soon as possible until October 31, 2023 or upon return of incumbent Program: LINC 

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the LINC Manager, and under the direction of the Instructional Coordinator, instructs level appropriate Literacy– CLB 1 English skills to adult immigrant and refugee newcomers while increasing their understanding of Canadian local, social, workplace and cultural norms. Connects immigrants to the community through field trips and guest speakers. Monitors student progress through the components of portfolio-based language assessments and provides feedback to students informally on an ongoing basis and formally through student progress reports and conferencing.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

On-Call ECE Teacher

Richmond

Job ID: 2023-LINC-06 Location: Richmond 
Job Type:On-call position starting as soon as possible until April 20, 2023 or upon return of incumbent

Days Off: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Program: LINC

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Manager – LINC Preschool, plans, prepares, and implements daily learning activities for children, (between 30 months and up to 5 years) who have English as a second language, by introducing curriculum and concepts that targets different areas of child development and focuses on age-appropriate readiness for kindergarten.  Provides open-ended explorations of materials, books, science experiments and other activities consistent with approved curriculum, which promote critical thinking, questioning and development of all cognitive areas. Assists in maintaining records of children’s progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents regularly informed about their child’s development. Observes signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and inform Manager and when appropriate to the parents. Ensures a safe environment is maintained at all times.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Manager

Richmond

Job ID: 2023-LINC-04 Location: Richmond 
Job Type: Regular full-time position at 32 hours per week starting as soon as possible Mondays – Thursdays, with occasional Friday Program: LINC

Job Summary: 

Consistent with ISSofBC policies, procedures and standards is, responsible for the achievement of goals and objectives for LINC programs and activities in a designated service area. 

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Instructor CLB 4 EVE

Coquitlam

Job ID: 2023-LINC-07 Location: Coquitlam
Job Type:Regular Part-Time Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:15pm-9:15pm  

Days Off: Monday, Friday, Sat & Sun  

Program: LINC

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the LINC Manager, and under the direction of the Instructional Coordinator, instructs level-appropriate Literacy– CLB 8 English skills to adult immigrant and refugee newcomers while increasing their understanding of Canadian local, social, workplace, and cultural norms. Connects immigrants to the community through field trips and guest speakers. Monitors student progress through the components of portfolio-based language assessments and provides feedback to students informally on an ongoing basis and formally through student progress reports and conferencing.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

LCC PROGRAM
Co-Op Coordinator

Vancouver

Job ID: 2023-LCC-04 Location: Terminal, Vancouver
Job Type: Regular full-time position at 25 hours per week starting on April 3, 2023 Program: LCC

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Associate Director, secures and coordinates the placement of co-op students with co-op employers in accordance with program guidelines and Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) regulations. Participates in the planning, development, and administration of Career Co-op Programs including coordinating various academic and administrative aspects such as:  intake, orientation, student placement, job development, and program marketing and promotion. Provides supervision, training, and support to both registration and administrative staff, prepares statistics reports, monitors the website, various social media, and database procedures as needed, and covers the responsibilities of the Registrars when needed.

*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

SETTLEMENT PROGRAM
On-Call ChildMinder

Burnaby, Vancouver and New Westminster

Job ID: 2023-Settlement-02 Location:Burnaby, Vancouver and New Westminster
Job Type:8 On-call positions starting February 1, 2023 Program: Settlement

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager – Settlement Program, the Childminder will provide supervision and guided activities to children while their parent(s) attend Settlement workshops or short-term programming activities.

**Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.

Awards

We are very proud and honoured to receive recognition for our work in helping immigrants and refugees build new lives in Canada over the past four decades.

2019

Outstanding Site Award

ISSofBC’s Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills (ALES) in the Workplace was honoured with the ALES Outstanding Site Award for creating opportunities for newcomers to fulfill their career goals while helping employers hire and retain highly skilled and motivated employees.

2018

Top Settlement Agency in Canada

ISSofBC has been named the Top Settlement Agency in Canada in 2018 by RBC (Royal Bank) and the Canadian Immigrant magazine. The Top Settlement Agency in Canada award celebrates the contributions, dedication and hard work of agencies in helping immigrants settle and succeed in Canada.

2017

2017 Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Award

ISSofBC was honoured to share the 2017 Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Award with the BC Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology for the role as an essential partner in the Refugee Readiness Fund Initiative.

2017

AMSSA Riasat Ali Khan Diversity Award

ISSofBC Welcome Centre was selected by AMSSA (Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC) to receive the Riasat Ali Khan Diversity Award. The award recognizes an AMSSA member organization for innovative programming that supports diversity and promotes integration.

2017

Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Grant

The grant was awarded to ISSofBC for the support of diversity initiatives that promote inclusion in the Tri-cities area. Grant funds are raised by fitness enthusiasts participating in the workout trail of the Coquitlam Crunch.

2017

2017 YWCA Women of Distinction Award

Patricia Woroch, CEO of ISSofBC, received the 2017 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Non-Profit category for propelling change through her leadership, professionalism and vision within the non-profit sector and for making a significant and sustained difference in Metro Vancouver.

2017

City of Vancouver Mayor’s Achievement Award

ISSofBC received the Mayor’s Achievement Award for the remarkable dedication to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Vancouver.

2015

International Talent Acquisition Centre (In-TAC) Strategic Partner Award

ISSofBC was recognized for the successful partnership with In-TAC in making a positive contribution to the employment and integration of internationally educated professionals across Canada.