Settlement Program Assistant

Location: Scarborough North

Terms: On average 3 hours/week with minimum commitment of 3 months

About Polycultural

Be a part of Polycultural Immigrant and Community services! Founded in 1993, Polycultural is dedicated to hosting an open and inclusive environment for all. We are a multicultural melting-pot perfectly reflecting Canada’s diversity. We are like a family, have a culture filled with care and genuine connection with a very inclusive environment for all. With a diverse range of programs and services, we help individuals and families build a brighter future in Canada.

Scope

Responsible for assisting settlement counsellors who conduct assessment, counselling, orientation, information and referral provision, and information sessions facilitation to address the needs of eligible newcomers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing information and referrals to internal programs and services
• Support assessing participants’ needs to ensure that workshops are relevant and responsive
• Research workshop ideas and topics to provide engaging and informative sessions
• Identify guest speakers to be invited to contribute their expertise to the workshops
• Participants are recruited for both in-person and online workshops to maximize accessibility and engagement

Qualifications

• An education in Counselling or Education and some experience working with immigrant communities
• Some knowledge of immigration and refugee services and of the ethno-specific programs and services in the GTA
• Familiarity with issues facing newcomers in Canadian urban setting and systemic barrier facing integration in education, social, cultural, and economic aspects of Canadian life
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules on an as needed basis
• A second language is an asset

Other requirements

• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Polycultural reserves the right to post internally and externally.

In support of persons with disabilities, Polycultural asks job applicants with disabilities who require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process, to please advise Human Resources, if contacted for an interview/testing, so that suitable accommodation can be arranged. (In compliance with AODA, 2005, Integrated Accessibility Standards). If you require assistance in sending your resume due to a disability, please contact Human Resources directly.

We thank everyone for their interest in Polycultural; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity.

No phone calls please.