Lead Language Assessor

Language Assessment and Referral Center

Regular Part-Time

Posting Date: February 25, 2025

Location: Surrey, BC

Wage: $37.80-$40.14 per hour (subject to funding model)

Hours of Work: 21 Hours per week

Closing Date: March 11, 2025

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Join our team as a Lead Language Assessor and play a key role in supporting newcomers' language development! In this position, you'll work closely with the Language Assessment Program Manager to ensure accurate data entry, uphold assessment standards, and deliver exceptional service to clients. If you're detail-oriented, passionate about helping newcomers thrive, and ready to lead in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will oversee the delivery and coordination of language assessments for immigrants and refugees, ensuring compliance with Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Assessment (CLBPA) criteria. They will collaborate with the Program Manager to enhance services, manage waitlists, and implement outreach activities. Additionally, the role involves building community partnerships, ensuring data privacy, and preparing reports. The Lead Assessor will apply GBA+ principles and stay updated on best practices in multicultural competency and settlement services.

*A job description attachment is available to download for more detailed scopes and responsibilities of the position.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Linguistics, Social Sciences, or a related field, along with at least three years of experience in program management, preferably in the non-profit or education sectors. They must have leadership experience and a Class 5 Driver’s License with access to a vehicle for travel.

Key skills include knowledge of language proficiency assessments, cultural sensitivity, and familiarity with Canadian Language Benchmarks and iCare. The candidate should possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, along with a commitment to working in a dynamic, community-focused environment. Experience in ESL teaching, marketing, and public relations is a plus. 

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

*An eligibility list may be maintained for up to six months. Eligible applicants may be offered a casual position.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.