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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
   

 

 

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Employment Resources Centre Advisor

WorkBC City Centre

Job ID: 24088-WorkBC Location: WorkBC Employment Centre – City Centre Location
Job Type: Regular Full-Time position at 35 hours per week-Monday to Friday. Starting as soon as possible until March 31st, 2027. Program: WorkBC
   

Job Summary:

Reporting to the WorkBC Senior Manager and Associate Program Director – WorkBC City Centre, the Employment Resources Centre Advisor is the primary point of contact for customers visiting and contacting Open Door Group centers. This role focuses on delivering an exceptional customer experience to a diverse clientele by providing a warm welcome, effectively navigating clients to appropriate services, responding to inquiries, supporting service applications, and orienting clients to the center’s resources.

The Employment Resources Centre Advisor also plays a critical role in supporting the center’s operations by performing administrative tasks such as data entry, maintaining resource centre information, scheduling appointments, answering, and directing incoming calls. This role may also provide support by covering the duties of the Administrative Assistant if operationally required.

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

Employment Specialist

WorkBC Kootenays

Job ID: 24089-WorkBC Location: WorkBC Employment Centre – Castlegar or Trail, with travel required to Nelson and the other office as needed
Job Type:Regular full-time position at 40 hours per week (35 hours per week from WorkBC and 5 hours per week from Gateway to Tourism and Hospitality) starting as soon as possible until March 31, 2027. Program: WorkBC
   

Job Summary:

Reporting to the WorkBC Senior Manager, Manager of the Gateway to Tourism and Hospitality and Regional Contract Manager – WorkBC Kootenays, 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 Kootenays Catchment operated by Kootenay Career Development Society to connect job seekers with progressive employment, training opportunities, and holistic support.

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

Employment Specialist

WorkBC Maple Ridge

Job ID: 24099-WorkBC Location: WorkBC Employment Centre – Maple Ridge
Job Type: Regular full-time position at 37.5 hours per week  starting as soon as possible  Program: WorkBC

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the WorkBC Manager and Manager – WorkBC Maple Ridge, 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 Maple Ridge Catchment operated by Douglas College to connect job seekers with progressive employment, training opportunities, and holistic supports.

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

Employer Relations Specialist

Multiple Locations

Job ID: 24100-CP Location: Career Path locations
Job Type:Temporary full-time (hybrid) position at 35 hours per week starting as soon as possible until October, 31st 2025 Program: Career Paths

 

Job Summary:

As an Employer Relations Specialist, you will report to the Assistant Manager – Client Success 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.

Service Assistant

Surrey

Job ID: 24101-Ignite Location: Surrey
Job Type:Temporary full-time position at 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Starting on October 10th, 2024 until March 31st, 2025 – With the possibility of extension. Program: Spark & Ignite Program
   

Job Summary:

As a Service Assistant for IGNITE and SPARK, you will be the first point of contact for our clients, stakeholders, and partners. You will provide reception and administrative support functions for the program, including maintaining records and files and entering data into the program database. Provide word processing for the program including general correspondence. Assist in the areas of program marketing, mentor matching, client follow-up, database maintenance, record-keeping, and event/workshop preparation.

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

Employment Facilitator

Multiple Locations

Job ID: 24082-JQ-EF Location: Vancouver WC, Coquitlam & other locations at Job Quest
Job Type:Temporary Part-Time position at 20 hours per week starting as soon as possible until March 31st, 2025 Program: Job Quest 

 

Job Summary:

The Employment Facilitator will work within the Job Quest program to provide tailored support, and resources directly support unemployed clients in creating job search portfolios (e.g., development and re-targeting of resumes, cover letters, references lists etc.) Vulnerable populations that will access these services include newcomer immigrant and refugee youth (including clients from IRCC-funded Moving Ahead Program), newly-arrived GAR and immigrant clients with low English levels and/or digital skills.

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

 

 

LANGUAGE/LINC SERVICES
Substitute Instructors

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.

 

LCC PROGRAM
SETTLEMENT
Settlement Youth Worker

New Westminster

Job ID: 24097-Settlement Location: New Westminster
Job Type:

Settlement Program – New Westminster

Temporary Full-Time position at 35 hours per week

Tuesday to Saturday – Days off: Sunday and Monday

Starting As soon as possible until March 31st, 2025 (with possibility of extension)

 

 

Program: Settlement Program

 

Job Summary:

Summary: Assists newcomer immigrant and refugee youth and young adults including those at-risk in their settlement process and adaptation to Canadian society through the creation, linkage and/or enhancement of their support networks with communities, organizations, and agencies and with the goal of promoting general well-being and connection to the broader community. Oversees individual and group services such as workshops and training.

Reporting to:  Manager – Settlement New Westminster

 *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.

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