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Division: Settlement and Family Services
Program: BC Newcomer Services Program
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (28 hours/week)
Contract Period: August 11, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $24.95 - 26.95 / hour
About the Position:
The Program officer (PO) supports the settlement and integration of newcomers who are temporary foreign workers, international students, refugee claimants, provincial nominees, as well as naturalized citizens. This PO assists clients with their immigration and settlement needs, accessing labour markets, connecting to local community and upgrading English language proficiency. The PO is also responsible for providing information orientation, referrals, facilitating workshops, and supporting events and community connections activities.
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Promotion and Clients Recruitment:
Participates in community events and internal and external meetings and approved by Program Coordinator
Performs program promotion and marketing activities
Keeps the program's activities in the Agency's website up-to-date
Meets the annual target number of eligible clients
Outreaches to local communities organizations (e.g. public libraries, community recreation and senior's centers, government institution, schools, food banks, cultural and faith-based institutions, and other local community and social networks) to conduct program promotion and recruit new clients
Direct Client Service Delivery:
Peforms client intake and assesses clients' needs
Provides information and orientation services at multiple service delivery sites
Stays up-to-date on clients' emerging needs and trends
Delivers in-person and online services and workshops, such as one-on-one information and orientation and group facilitation that support the settlement, immigration, employment and integration needs of the eligible clients
Assists clients navigate the appropriate immigration pathways to permanent residence
Supports clients' access to government, community and employment networks, services and programs
Updates Program Coordinator regarding changes to community and government services and procedures
Maintains accurate service records and compiles monthly statistics
Participates in staff meetings and trainings
Assists and participates in Agency events
Perform other related tasks as assigned by Program Coordinator
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Social or Human Sciences
Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) certification an asset
Experience in working with temporary foreign workers, naturalized citizens and international students with work permits
Experience in facilitating in-person and online workshop presentations and special events
Knowledge of BC settlement, immigration information and local resources
Knowledge of local labour market information
Job Skills and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent group facilitation skills
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Able to work independently and as a team
Excellent time and resource management skills
Excellent computer skills (including internet proficiency)
Ability to work with individuals facing cultural adjustment challenges
Ability to create and maintain client records and reports
Able to design, promote, deliver and facilitate orientation and education workshops
Additional Information:
Criminal Record Check Required
Frequent travel within service regions for program delivery
Occasional evening and weekend duties
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh (Squamish), and S?l?ílw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!
Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:
paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 7 weeks (maximum)
company-funded pension (GRRSP)
extended health & dental plan
employee & family assistance programs
access to wellness programs
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.
Interested applicants should forward their applications by August 8, 2025.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
