We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities and welcome all applications.
Vancouver
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, Language & Career Services and working as a member of the Senior Management Group (a group that advises and works with the Executive Leadership Team), the Director Career Services is a key contributor to the strategic development of the Career Services portfolio and leads the operational management and delivery of programs and activities within the portfolio, ensuring defined program goals and objectives are met, and high-quality delivery of services to clients.
How to Apply
Please send your current resume and a well-crafted cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this unique leadership opportunity to: opportunities@kmclaughlin.com
Vancouver
The Opportunity:
Volunteer Board Directors fulfill a vital governance role at The Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC), a not-for-profit Society and registered charity.
The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership by setting direction, making policy and strategy decisions, overseeing and monitoring organizational performance, and ensuring overall accountability. This is an opportunity to uniquely contribute towards the successful integration of immigrants and temporary residents, and the sustainability of the diverse range of communities ISSofBC works with. Directors bring their diverse expertise, lived experience and community connections, playing a key role in our organization’s success. ISSofBC is a large social-impact organization, operating in complex environments and contexts; serving as a Board Director also provides an opportunity to engage with and contribute to a significant leadership process.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application steps are as follows:
1. Please contact us at boardofdirectors@issbc.org to register your interest and receive an information package (including full role description, bylaws and governance policies, and most-recent annual report). Further information is available through our staff Executive Coordinator (at the email above).
2. To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this unique opportunity to boardofdirectors@issbc.org by the closing date of May 12th, 2024.
We truly appreciate all applicants; however, we will be in contact with only those selected for an interview.
Vancouver
Job ID: 24012-WorkBC | Location: Vancouver City Centre (VCC) |
Job Type: Regular full-time position at 35 hours per week starting as soon as possible | Program: WorkBC Centre, VCC |
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.
Vancouver/Burnaby
Job ID: 24022-BC NPS/SAF HAVN | Location: Vancouver/Burnaby |
Job Type: Regular full-time position (hybrid) at 35 hours per week starting May, 2024 | Program: BC NPS/SAF HAVN |
Job Summary:
Employer Relations Specialist (ERS) focuses on serving multi-barriered 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.
Although primarily based at one location, ERS staff will be required to travel to employer locations and work at various ISSofBC locations in Metro Vancouver.
Reports to the Manager, BC NPS/SAF HAVN Program.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
New Westminster/Maple Ridge
Job ID: 24023-BC NPS/SAF HAVN | Location: New Westminster/Maple Ridge |
Job Type: Regular full-time position (hybrid) at 35 hours per week starting May, 2024 | Program: BC NPS/SAF HAVN |
Job Summary:
Employer Relations Specialist (ERS) focuses on serving multi-barriered 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.
Although primarily based at one location, ERS staff will be required to travel to employer locations and work at various ISSofBC locations in Metro Vancouver.
Reports to the Manager, BC NPS/SAF HAVN Program.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Squamish
Job ID: 24041-WorkBC | Location: Squamish |
Job Type: Regular full-time position at 37.5 hours per week starting as soon as possible. | Program: WorkBC Squamish |
Job Summary:
Reporting to the WorkBC Senior Manager and Program Manager – WorkBC Squamish, the Employment Resources Facilitator improves client employment readiness through referral and follow-up to community referral and through competency-based training. Employment Resources Facilitator support clients to obtain job placements by facilitating and supporting self-marketing job search activities, as well as facilitating employment-related workshops.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Surrey
Job ID: 24043-Ignite | Location: Surrey |
Job Type: Temporary full-time position (hybrid) at 35 hours per week starting May 13th | Program: Spark & Ignite |
Job Summary:
The IGNITE program supports immigrants and refugees to navigate local entrepreneurship and design, develop and launch their own business start-up.
In IGNITE we believe that our clients deserve a proactive partner who helps them succeed. We bring empathy, are forward-thinking, and we’re constantly iterating our tools and processes to deliver a proactive client experience in a fast-changing environment.
As a Business Advisor you will be providing individualized, on-line, or group business start-up and or development counselling services. Facilitate the development of a realistic action plan (Emerging Strategy) for the further training of the client. Monitor clients’ progress and provide follow-up counselling as per program’s guidelines. Facilitate and coordinate mentorship opportunities for clients, as needed. Assist in client recruitment, program marketing and project evaluation activities.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Vancouver
Job ID: 24045-Job Quest | Location: Vancouver |
Job Type: Temporary full-time position (hybrid) at 35 hours per week starting as soon as possible until March 31, 2025 | Program: Job Quest Program |
Job Summary:
Employer Relations Specialist (ERS) focuses on serving multi-barriered 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.
Although primarily based at one location, ERS staff will be required to travel to employer locations and work at various ISSofBC locations in Metro Vancouver.
Reports to Manager, Job Quest Program
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
New Westminster
Job ID: 24046-Job Quest | Location: New Westminster |
Job Type: Temporary full-time position (hybrid) at 35 hours per week starting as soon as possible until March 31, 2025 | Program: Job Quest Program |
Job Summary:
The Case Manager provides individualized, on-line, or group employment and career counselling services. This position also facilitates the development of a realistic personal action plan for the employment or further training of the client, monitors clients’ progress, prepares and maintains prescribed reports on each client and assists in client recruitment, program marketing and project evaluation activities.
Reports to Manager, Job Quest Program
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Vancouver Welcome Centre
Job ID: 24047-Job Quest | Location: Vancouver Welcome Centre and Coquitlam office occasionally |
Job Type: Temporary full-time position at 35 hours per week starting as soon as possible until March 31, 2025 | Program: Job Quest Program |
Job Summary:
As a Service Assistant, you will report to the Senior Manager and Assistant Manager – Job Quest. Performs reception and administrative support functions for the program. Screens, registers and sets up appointments for clients. Assists Job Quest team in implementing routine administrative procedures and tasks such as program marketing, pre-screening calls, client follow-up, database maintenance, record-keeping, and event/workshop preparation. Maintains records and files using the required software program and enters data using the required database program. Ensures that the database of local vocational and career training programs is kept current. Provides word processing for the program including general correspondence, training and job search-related correspondence.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Multiple Locations
Job ID: LINC-SUB | 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.
Metro Vancouver
Job ID: 24026-30 BC SAF HAVN | Location: Metro Vancouver (various locations) |
Job Type: Regular part-time positions starting late-April 2024 | Program: BC SAF HAVN Language Program |
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Program Manager, and under the direction of the Instructional Coordinator, prepares and instructs level-appropriate basic to upper-beginner English skills lessons to adult ESL students, in person and online, while increasing the students’ knowledge and understanding of local social and cultural norms. Monitors their students’ progress, provides feedback to students and submits reports in a timely and mutually acceptable manner.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Burnaby and Vancouver
Job ID: 24034-BC SAF HAVN | Location: Burnaby and Vancouver |
Job Type:
Regular full-time position at 28 hours per week starting April, 2024 |
Program: BC SAF HAVN MAP |
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, MAP the Case Manager – BC NSP/SAF-HAVN is responsible for facilitating service interventions in first language to support vulnerable refugee claimants in their pre-settlement process.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Job ID: 24035-BC NSP | Location: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows |
Job Type:
Regular full-time position at 35 hours per week starting April, 2024 |
Program: BC NSP Program |
Job Summary:
Reporting to the BC NSP Manager – Settlement, assists newcomer immigrants and refugees in their adaptation to Canadian society by linking newcomers with communities, organizations, and agencies in the first language (second language considered an asset).
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Burnaby and Vancouver
Job ID: 24036-BC SAF HAVN | Location: Burnaby and Vancouver |
Job Type:
Regular full-time position at 20 hours per week starting April, 2024 |
Program: BC SAF HAVN Settlement Program |
Job Summary:
Facilitates and delivers Community Connection and Volunteer management activities to immigrant and refugee newcomers.
Reporting to the Manager – NSP/SAF-HAVN, facilitates and delivers Community Connection and Volunteer management activities to refugee claimants.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Burnaby and Vancouver
Job ID: 24037-BC SAF HAVN | Location: Burnaby and Vancouver |
Job Type:
Regular full-time position at 26 hours per week starting April, 2024 |
Program: BC SAF HAVN Settlement Program |
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager – SAF-HAVN promotes pre-settlement process through delivery of key workshops and Canadian life skills group sessions utilizing approved curriculum, either in-person or online. Provides support to clients in accessing digital group services.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Metro Vancouver (various locations)
Job ID: 24038-BC NSP | Location: Metro Vancouver (various locations) |
Job Type:
Regular full-time position at 17.5 hours per week starting April, 2024 |
Program: BC NSP Program |
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager – BCNSP promotes pre-settlement process through delivery of key workshops and Canadian life skills group sessions utilizing approved curriculum, either in-person or online. Provides support to clients in accessing digital group services.
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
Surrey, Welcome Center, Richmond Hotel
Job ID: 24042-Settlement | Location: Surrey, Welcome Center, Richmond Hotel |
Job Type:
Regular full-time position at 35 hours per week starting May, 2024 |
Program: Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) |
Job Summary:
Assists day-to-day operations by supporting and providing functional guidance to RAP Case Managers to ensure program goals and objectives are met according to national guidelines and contractual obligations. Coordinates RAP related activities and outcomes with a specific focus on the first six weeks in Canada. Contributes to program reporting. Coordinates and reviews RAP Family Unit files in NewTrack to ensure files are completed and closed. Supports RAP case managers to address issues, including special need clients and clients in crisis.
Reporting To: Manager, Resettlement Assistance Program
*Please include the Job ID in the subject line when applying.
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