Smithers Local Immigration Partnership Coordinator

SMITHERS COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION is a non-profit organization that believes in raising the bar on what it means to do a good job. As a member of the Smithers Community Services team, you are fully engaged in your work, you take personal responsibility for your experience with the Association, you are a professional who operates from a place of ethics and integrity and you are prepared to evolve, change and grow as a result of working here.

PROGRAM: English Language & Multicultural Services (ELMS)

POSITION: Smithers Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) Coordinator

POSTING DATE: March 27, 2025

CLOSING DATE: April 24, 2025

JOB TYPE: Regular Part-Time - 18 hours per week

WAGE: $30.00 - $34.00

LOCATION: Main Office (102-3815 Railway Avenue, Smithers, BC)

The ENGLLISH LANGUAGE & MULTICULTURAL SERVICES (ELMS) program empowers newcomers to Canada to live full lives in our community. The program offers free multi-level English classes, volunteer tutor matching, information and orientation, community connection services, employment services, and cultural learning activities.

What isa LOCAL IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP (LIP)?

Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to develop and implement plans to improve immigrant and refugee settlement and integration in their respective communities. LIPs are community planning tables that include community agencies and institutions representing local government, settlement and community agencies, education, business, recreation and culture, policing, libraries, volunteerism, and others. LIPs are often supported by immigrant advisory councils.

POSITION SUMMARY

The LIP Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Smithers Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) initiative. This role involves building and strengthening relationships between local service providers, stakeholders, and the newcomer community to ensure the delivery of effective programs and services. The LIP Coordinator works to develop strategic partnerships, facilitate collaboration, and assess the communitys settlement needs, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and services are accessible to newcomers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Smithers LIP initiatives.
• Consult and liaise with ELMS Program Manager and ELMS Settlement Team to understand and coordinate the engagement of key stakeholders and community contacts.
• Facilitate the establishment of the Smithers LIP Council and the development of a comprehensive LIP plan, ensuring alignment with community needs and impact targets.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with local service providers, government agencies, and immigrant-serving groups, while building new partnerships for newcomer integration.
• Establish a LIP Advisory Board of newcomers to ensure diverse perspectives in decision-making and program development.
• Organize and lead meetings, working groups, and community forums according to LIP plan.
• Research the best practices and suggest project ideas that enhance newcomers cultural and community integration and support LIPs strategic planning;
• Liaise with LIPs representatives in other regions to share and coordinate project ideas, research, outreach and promotional opportunities.
• Research streams for further funding and develop grant proposals based on strategic needs.
• Conduct evaluations and collect feedback that measure the projects impact and successes.
• Assist with other ELMS program activities as needed (e.g. Assist with Community Connection events, Volunteer Management, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree and experience in immigration services, adult education, social services or a related discipline and/or combination of equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Must work well with people and demonstrate knowledge of the challenges that may be part of immigrant settlement in Canada.
• A demonstrated record of working with diverse populations and building collaborative relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as sound computer and social media skills.
• Demonstrated administrative, leadership, and management abilities.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Cultural humility and sensitivity: Demonstrated experience in promoting understanding and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Positive interaction: Experienced facilitator who consistently demonstrates the ability to engage positively in professional contexts.
• Active listening and problem-solving: Skilled in attentively understanding issues and devising effective solutions.
• Communication and presentation: Excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication, along with the ability to deliver engaging presentations.
• Computer and Social Media proficiency: Competent in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other related software as well as Social Medias platforms for efficient communication.
• Organization and prioritization: Highly motivated and detail-oriented, with a strong aptitude for organizing tasks and prioritizing effectively.
• Emotional intelligence: Possesses the ability to understand and manage personal emotions as well as empathize with others.

TO APPLY:

Please apply to Petra Kost, ELMS Senior Program Manager, by submitting your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, and why you are an excellent fit for this position. Applications can be submitted through our Bamboo application portal.

Smithers Community Services Associations ensures equitable, objective hiring processes based on merit. Committed to diversity within our community and our staff, we welcome all applications, including those from visible minority members, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and other individuals not listed here who may contribute to our inclusive practice and the further diversification of ideas.