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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.
COORDINATOR - S2S RESILIENCE
Term part-time: Up to 14-16 hours/week till March 31, 2025 with possibility to extend and expand
Location: Whistler, with some travel through the Sea to Sky
Date posted: 11 August, 2023
Status: Closed
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.
MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH WORKER - SQUAMISH
Part-time: 10-14 hours/week
Location: Squamish
Date posted: 11 August, 2023
Status: Closed
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.