Careers with WMS

Whistler Multicultural Society is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

OUTREACH & SUPPORT WORKER - MIGRANT WORKERS (WHISTLER)

Part-time: Up to 28 hours/week

Location: Whistler

Date posted: 3 February, 2023

Status: Closed

Core Function: The Outreach & Support Worker - Migrant Workers (Whistler) (OSW-MW), Whistler provides guidance and support to migrant temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in relation to their workplace rights, responsibilities, challenges and working environment. This position connects with migrant workers and employers of migrant workers to provide orientation on Canadian workplace and employer rights and responsibilities as well as supporting TFWs who are experiencing challenges in the workplace. The OSW-MW actively advocates for and works to build greater equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities include:

Ideal Qualifications:

  Job Skills and Abilities:

Hours of work: up to 28 hours per week

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Pay range: $23.85 to $26.07 (increasing to $24.57 to $28.07 from April 1) per hour plus vacation and paid statutory holidays, depending on qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, citing "Settlement/Outreach Worker Sunshine Coast" in the subject line, to hr@wmsociety.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

SETTLEMENT & OUTREACH WORKER, SUNSHINE COAST

Part-time: Up to 16 hours/week

Location: Sunshine Coast (based in Sechelt)

Date posted: 23 September, 2022

Status: Closed

Core Function: The Sunshine Coast Settlement & Outreach Worker (SOW) provides needs assessments, information, orientation and referrals services to immigrants and newcomers through the Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities program. The SOW provides guidance and support to clients experiencing difficulties with settlement and integration, specifically in problem-solving and in accessing appropriate community and government services. This position plans and/or conducts group information sessions on topics related to settlement, and actively advocates for and works to build greater equity, diversity and inclusion.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

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 Job Skills and Abilities:

 

Hours of work: up to 16 hours per week

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Pay range: $23.85 to $26.07 per hour plus vacation and paid statutory holidays, depending on qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, citing "Settlement/Outreach Worker Sunshine Coast" in the subject line, to Programs Director, at admin@wmsociety.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

SETTLEMENT & OUTREACH WORKERS, WHISTLER

Full-time: 32 hours/week with the possibility of expansion

Location: Whistler

Date posted: August 14, 2022

Status: Closed

Core Function: Reporting to Program Manager, Whistler Pemberton Settlement Services,  the Whistler Settlement & Outreach Worker provides needs assessments, information, orientation and referrals services to immigrants and newcomers through the Whistler Welcome Centre. This position provides guidance and support to clients experiencing difficulties with settlement and integration, specifically in problem-solving and in accessing appropriate community and government services. This position plans and/or conducts group information sessions on topics related to settlement, and actively advocates for and works to build greater equity, diversity and inclusion.

 

Responsibilities include:

  

Ideal Qualifications:

·      Education in a related human/social service field 

·      One year of recent experience in a related human/social service field, experience with community or social support work preferred

·      Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

·      Or a desire to develop new skills and an enthusiasm to work to create greater diversity, equity and inclusion

 

Job Skills and Abilities:

 

Hours of work: 32 hours per week, with potential for more

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Pay range: $23.85 to $26.07 per hour plus vacation and paid statutory holidays, depending on qualifications and experience.

 

How to apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, citing "Settlement/Outreach Worker Whistler" in the subject line, to Programs Director, at admin@wmsociety.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please. 

PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Part-time: 40 hours/month with the possibility of expansion

Location: Whistler, with some travel through the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast

Date posted: July 21, 2022

Status: Closed

Core Function: Reporting to Director of Programs, the Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating WMS Programs and provides day-to-day oversight and administrative and operational functions in order to achieve program sustainability and success in accordance with defined targets, strategies and goals.

 

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How to apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, citing "Programs Coordinator" in the subject line, to Programs Director, at admin@wmsociety.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.