Join Our Team

Use your skills and experience to give more voice to equity-seeking locals.. We are looking for people interested in serving as Board Members - including a treasurer! and accepting applications till May 31 before our AGM in late June! 

Whistler Multicultural Society is an incorporated non-profit and is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members are volunteers from our local communities. They guide the direction of the Society and make sure that the best interests and the future of the organization are protected. They can expect to spend 3-8 hours per month on Society activities.

WMS supports immigrants, newcomers, and all equity-deserving people to grow social capital, skills, knowledge, and experience to ensure their success and participation in our community while fostering intercultural awareness, understanding, and interactions in the wider Sea to Sky. Our programs build cross-cultural interaction and connections, develop awareness and understanding of our local diversity, and seek to grow equity and inclusion.  

Contact us, if you are..

• interested, and have time to get involved, in your community

• have a passion for fostering diversity,  and building equity and inclusion

• want to build opportunities for multicultural and multiracial community members to participate and have a voice

• want to use your skills and experience in a supportive and involved environment

• lived experience of bias, racism, and discrimination is respected and valued 

Click here for more information about joining the Board and expectations of serving on the Board 

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

How to apply: Please email info@wmsociety.ca to request an information pack, or complete this online application form

Contact us if you have any questions! 604.935.8798

Core Function: Reporting to Director of Programs & Managing Director, the Coordinator - S2S Resilience is responsible for coordinating resilience and anti-racism programing and initiatives delivered by the Whistler Multicultural Society. This includes the planning and delivery of community dialogues and engagement, tracking of statistics and reports of racism and discrimination, developing local plans for activities/programing to build understanding of, and to take actions to address, racism and discrimination in our local communities through stakeholder engagement and consensus-building. This position actively advocates for and works to build greater equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

Responsibilities include:

• • Planning for and coordination of the S2S Resilience program

  • Community and stakeholder outreach and engagement via focus groups, online and in-person communication, workshops, webinars and public dialogue.

  • Engaging IBPOC people in the development of programming

  • Gathering oral reports of lived experiences of racism and discrimination

  • Development of public reports of Resilience work in the form of press releases and community newsletters

  • Building relationships with other service providers and stakeholders to provide support and encourage collaboration and participation across sectors in the development of anti-racism dialogue and initiatives

  • Liaison with program delivery experts, recruitment of potential speakers and dialogue participants

  • Management of program delivery, monitoring, tracking, and reporting to meet funder requirements

  • Oversight of promotion and marketing of program activities and events including development of an online resource to support the program and its deliverables

  • Input to ongoing funding sourcing and budgeting

  • Maintenance of positive and clear communication with other core team members, especially other WMS staff, to facilitate teamwork and ensure program values are reflected in all WMS programing and services 

Qualifications/Experience:

WMS encourages applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit, Black, a person of colour, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ who are interested in working within community development, social services, or a non-profit environment. More important than qualifications/experience are:

• Self-motivation, flexibility, and ability to work independently and to leverage tools and resources in a creative way

• Interest in building diversity, inclusion and equity particularly in intercultural environments

• Ability to build strong working relationships, good team player, and experience working with culturally-diverse and racialized individuals

Qualifications/experience valued include:

• Knowledge of concepts related to race and anti-racism, equity, intersectionality, decolonization

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature and effectively handle potentially emotionally charged conversations

• Understanding of systemic barriers and sense of belonging for BIPOC communities.

• Facilitation skills valued

• Program coordination experience in a non-profit environment

• Ability to achieve program goals/targets including planning ahead for contingencies and identifying solutions to problems to ensure best results

• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Hours of work: term part-time 14-16 hours/week till March 31, 2025 with possibility to extend and expand. Flexible hours and some remote working.

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Pay range: $26.27 to $34.96 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 "Coordinator - Sea to Sky Resilience" in the subject line, to admin@wmsociety.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Core Function: The Multicultural Outreach Worker, Pemberton (MOW) focuses on developing and maintaining a peer support network and delivering programs and activities to build the collective capacity of culturally diverse members of the community. The MOW focus is to provide opportunities for peer support development while developing participants’ communication and essential life skills through the Pemberton Multicultural Network (PMN). The MOW actively advocates for and works to build greater equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities include:

• Actively support immigrants and newcomers to increase their connection to their new community through cultural sharing, community kitchens and gardens, networking, life skills and parenting workshops, and multicultural celebrations

• Maintain established PMN activities while identifying additional/alternative needs and opportunities to engage newcomers & immigrants to develop greater community connections and life skills to support adaptation to life in Canada

• Connect, and maintain regular communication, with newcomers and immigrants in the community via a range of channels including face-to-face, internet and by supporting the PMN online social media network

• Plan and facilitate social events, group activities, workshops etc. to provide leadership, cultural, and mentorship training as well as volunteer opportunities

• Keep immigrants & newcomers updated with opportunities for volunteering, networking and other events and activities

• Promote PMN programs in the community and participate in networking and coalition building with other service providers, agencies, communities, organizations, and institutions providing service to clients

• Perform other duties as required

• Maintain client records, program statistics, and reports and provide regular updates to the Executive Director / the Program Manager / the funder, as required

• Participate in staff meetings, and professional development/training

Qualifications/Experience:

WMS encourages applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit, Black, a person of colour, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ who are interested in working within community development, social services, or a non-profit environment.

More important than qualifications/experience are:

• Self-motivation, flexibility, and ability to work independently and to leverage tools and resources in a creative way

• Interest in building diversity, inclusion and equity particularly in intercultural environments

• Ability to build strong working relationships, good team player, and experience working with culturally-diverse and racialized individuals

Qualifications/experience valued include:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and preferably at least one other language

• Effective interpersonal and intercultural communication, and organizational skills

• Flexibility and ability to be a self-starter and take initiative

• Knowledge of the Pemberton community, local immigrant cultural and ethnic groups, and the services/resources available

• Networking and relationship building skills, and ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

• Ability to work effectively with other professionals and partners in the community

• Detail-oriented with ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving in all situations

• Good computer skills; word processing, spreadsheets, adobe, email etc

• Ability to maintain records, statistics, and all required documentation and to provide reports on activities as required

Hours and terms of work: 8 hours per week: part-time, permanent (with opportunity to expand), flexible hours, some remote working

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Pay range: $24.57 to $28.04 per hour plus vacation and paid statutory holidays, depending on eligibility, qualifications, and experience.

How to apply: Please submit your resume with a cover letter and three work/volunteer related references to admin@wmsociety.ca by Friday February 16, 2024. Quote “MOW Pemberton” in the subject line.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Core Function: The Multicultural Outreach Worker, Squamish (MOW) focuses on developing and maintaining a peer support network providing tools and mechanisms to build the collective capacity of culturally diverse members of the community. The MOW focus is to support immigrant/newcomer individuals and groups, including temporary foreign workers and migrant workers, in forming skills, knowledge, and capacity to advocate for and build civic and social participation independently. The MOW seeks to empower all newcomers, and actively advocates for and works to build greater equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities include:

• • Do outreach to assess the needs/wishes of immigrants/newcomers living and/or working in the community

  • Develop programing focused on building volunteer and peer support skills - where possible in partnership with other community organizations and service providers

  • Provide newcomers/immigrants with opportunities to network with, and support, other immigrants/newcomers

  • Create and maintain regular communication channels into, and for, local immigrant communities to connect, using especially online internet, social media, and electronic/email channels

  • Develop relationships, networking, and coalitions with other service providers, agencies, communities, organizations, and institutions providing service to immigrants and newcomers to encourage adaptations to programing to support immigrant and newcomer requirements

  • Actively support immigrants and newcomers to increase their sense of belonging

  • Perform other related duties as required

  • Maintain client records, program statistics, and reports and provide regular updates to the Managing Director / the Program Manager / the funder, as required.

  • Participate in staff meetings, and professional development/training.  

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:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and preferably at least one other language

• Effective interpersonal and intercultural communication, and organizational skills

• Flexibility and ability to be a self-starter and take initiative

• Knowledge of Squamish and immigrant communities, and the services and resources available

• Networking and relationship building skills

• Ability to work effectively with other professionals and partners in the community

• Ability to work with individuals and communities suffering from discrimination, racism, and culture shock

• Detail-oriented with ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving in all situations

• Good computer skills; outlook, excel, word, and social media

• Ability to maintain records, statistics and all required documentation and to provide reports on activities as required

Hours of work: 10-14 hours per week

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Pay range: $24.57 to $28.04 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.

Core Function: Reporting to Director of Programs & Managing Director, the Coordinator - S2S Resilience is responsible for coordinating resilience and anti-racism programing and initiatives delivered by the Whistler Multicultural Society. This includes the planning and delivery of community dialogues and engagement, tracking of statistics and reports of racism and discrimination, developing local plans for activities/programing to build understanding of, and actions to address, racism and discrimination in our local communities through stakeholder engagement and consensus-building. This position actively advocates for and works to build greater equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

Responsibilities include:

• • Planning for and coordination of the S2S Resilience program

  • Community and stakeholder outreach and engagement via focus groups, online and in-person communication, workshops, webinars and public dialogue.

  • Engaging those with lived experience in the development of programming

  • Building relationships with other service providers and stakeholders to provide support and encourage collaboration and participation across sectors in the development of anti-racism dialogue and initiatives

  • Liaison with program delivery experts, recruitment of potential speakers and dialogue participants

  • Management of program delivery, monitoring, tracking, and reporting to meet funder requirements

  • Oversight of promotion and marketing of program activities and events including development of an online resource to support the program and its deliverables

  • Input to ongoing funding sourcing and budgeting

  • Maintenance of positive and clear communication with other core team members, especially other WMS staff, to facilitate teamwork and ensure program values are reflected in all WMS programing and services 

Qualifications/Experience:

WMS encourages applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ who are interested in working within community development, social services, or a non-profit environment. More important than qualifications/experience are:

• Self-motivation, flexibility, and ability to work independently and to leverage tools and resources in a creative way

• Interest in building diversity, inclusion and equity particularly in intercultural environments

• Ability to build strong working relationships, good team player, and experience working with culturally-diverse and racialized individuals

Qualifications/experience valued include:

• Knowledge of concepts related to race and anti-racism, equity, intersectionality, decolonization

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature and effectively handle potentially emotionally charged conversations

• Understanding of systemic barriers and sense of belonging for BIPOC communities.

• Facilitation skills valued

• Program coordination experience in a non-profit environment

• Ability to achieve program goals/targets including planning ahead for contingencies and identifying solutions to problems to ensure best results

• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Hours of work: term part-time 14-16 hours/week till March 31, 2025 with possibility to extend and expand. Flexible hours and some remote working.

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Pay range: $26.27 to $34.96 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 "Coordinator - Sea to Sky Resilience" in the subject line, to hr@wmsociety.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

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:

• • Connect with TFWs outside their workplaces to ensure confidentiality and a safe connection.

  • Support clients in dealings with employers and assist clients in filing appeals and complaints, requests for visa changes etc.

  • Provide information, orientation, and support to TFWs on workplace rights and responsibilities.

  • Provide information, orientation, and support to employers of TFWs on the requirements of the migrant worker program.

  • Provide referrals for TFWs to general settlement services in close partnership with the Whistler Welcome Centre and settlement workers

  • Identify TFW needs and priorities for workplace support and education and establish a communication route to employers to improve the TFW experience

  • Design and deliver community connections activities for TFWs to improve their experience of living and working in Canada

  • Maintain client records, program statistics, and reports and provide regular updates to the Executive Director / the Program Manager / the funder, as required.

  • Participate in staff meetings, and professional development/training. 

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.

  Job Skills and Abilities:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and preferably at least one other language

• Effective interpersonal and intercultural communication, and organizational skills

• Flexibility and ability to be a self-starter and take initiative

• Knowledge of Whistler temporary foreign worker and employer communities, and an understanding of employment standards

• Networking and relationship building skills, and ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

• Ability to work effectively with other professionals and partners in the community

• Knowledge and/or experience of the immigration/migrant worker process an asset

• Ability to work with individuals and communities suffering from discrimination, racism, and culture shock

• Detail-oriented with ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving in all situations

• Good computer skills; Outlook, Excel, Word

• Ability to maintain records, statistics and all required documentation and to provide reports on activities as required 

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.

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:

• • Assist clients with the intake process, assess client needs and provide settlement and adaptation services to clients as required.

  • Support interpretation and translation to clients as required.

  • Facilitate access by providing link between clients with specific settlement needs to available resources in the community, social services, professional services and government programs.

  • Support clients in dealings with institutions, landlords etc. and assist clients in filing appeals and complaints.

  • Conduct group and individual orientation on a variety of settlement related topics such as, housing, education, transportation, employment etc.

  • Do outreach to assess community needs, promote programs in the community and participate in networking and coalition building with other service providers, agencies, communities, organizations and institutions providing services to clients.

  • Design and deliver orientation workshops

  • Identify need for and deliver events, activities and workshops to develop life skills to support adaptation to life in Canada

  • Maintain client records, program statistics, and reports and provide regular updates to the Executive Director / the Program Manager / the funder, as required.

  • Participate in staff meetings, and professional development/training.

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.

 Job Skills and Abilities:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and preferably at least one other language

• Effective interpersonal and intercultural communication, and organizational skills

• Flexibility and ability to be a self-starter and take initiative

• Knowledge of the Sunshine Coast communities, and the services and resources available

• Networking and relationship building skills, and ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

• Ability to work effectively with other professionals and partners in the community

• Knowledge and/or experience of the immigration process an asset

• Ability to work with individuals and communities suffering from discrimination, racism and culture shock

• Detail-oriented with ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving in all situations

• Good computer skills; outlook, excel, word

• Ability to maintain records, statistics and all required documentation and to provide reports on activities as required

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.

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:

• Assess client needs and provide settlement and adaptation services to clients as required.

• Support interpretation and translation to clients as required.

• Facilitate access by providing link between clients with specific settlement needs to available resources in the community: social services, professional services and government programs.

• Support clients in dealings with institutions, landlords etc. and assist clients in filing appeals and complaints.

• Conduct group and individual orientation workshops on a variety of settlement related topics such as, housing, education, transportation, employment etc.

• Do outreach to assess community needs, promote programs in the community and participate in networking and coalition building with other service providers, agencies, communities, organizations and institutions providing service to clients.

• Design and deliver orientation workshops

• Identify need for and deliver events, activities and workshops to develop life skills to support adaptation to life in Canada

• Maintain client records, program statistics, and reports and provide regular updates to the Executive Director / Program Manager / funder, as required.

• Participate in staff meetings, and professional development/training.

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:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and preferably at least one other language

• Effective interpersonal and intercultural communication, and organizational skills

• Flexibility and ability to be a self-starter and take initiative

• Knowledge of Whistler and immigrant communities, and the services and resources available

• Networking and relationship building skills, and ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

• Ability to work effectively with other professionals and partners in the community

• Knowledge and/or experience of the immigration process an asset

• Ability to work with individuals and communities suffering from discrimination, racism and culture shock

• Detail-oriented with ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving in all situations

• Good computer skills; outlook, excel, word

• Ability to maintain records, statistics and all required documentation and to provide reports on activities as required

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. 

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordination and implementation of programs that align with WMS’s mission and support the organization’s goals.

• Community and participant outreach

• Execution of marketing strategies using a variety of tools (including social media) to drive program awareness and participation

• Program delivery, monitoring, tracking, and reporting, to inform internal program decisions as well as meet funder reporting requirements

• Support planning and coordination of all program activities

• Maintain positive and clear communication with other team members, including external program partners, to facilitate teamwork, successful target management, and participant satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• College/University or equivalent; a combination of education and experience will be considered

• Two years of program coordination experience in a non-profit environment

• Ability to achieve program goals/targets including planning ahead for contingencies and identifying solutions to problems to ensure best results

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, search engines, online communication methods) and some knowledge of financial planning and management

•  Knowledge and experience in working with newcomers and immigrants to Canada and culturally-diverse and racialized individuals

• Good verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, social media literacy

• Organization and prioritization skills

• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

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.