Mentoring Coordinator

Newcomers Employment Program & Community Connections Program

Regular Full-Time

Posting Date: February 26, 2025

Location: Surrey, BC

Wage: $33.62 per hour (subject to funding model)

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

Closing Date: March 12, 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.

Are you passionate about helping newcomers succeed and build meaningful connections? Join us as a Mentoring Coordinator and play a pivotal role in the Employment and Community Connections Program. In this role, you’ll recruit, train, and manage volunteers who mentor clients in career development and social integration. Your work will empower newcomers to gain Canadian work experience, navigate systems, and foster a sense of belonging. If you’re committed to promoting diversity and community growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Reporting to the Program Manager, the selected candidate will design and implement mentorship activities that support career development and social integration for newcomers. This includes organizing one-on-one and group mentoring sessions, workshops, and community events, all while ensuring alignment with funder expectations. The Coordinator will also recruit, train, and manage volunteer mentors, assess client needs, and provide ongoing support throughout the mentorship process. Additionally, the role involves advocating for newcomers, building partnerships with community organizations and employers, and managing data in compliance with organizational standards. Staying informed about community resources, labor market trends, and applying inclusive service delivery principles will be key to success in this position.

*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 social services or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least one year of experience in volunteer management, mentorship, or employment-focused services. A Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Certificate or Volunteer Management Certificate is an asset, as is experience working with diverse cultural communities and newcomer populations.

The role requires strong skills in program coordination, volunteer management, mentorship facilitation, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on settlement resources and community integration. The candidate should have excellent communication abilities, a solid understanding of GBA+ principles, and proficiency in data management and technical tools like Microsoft Office. A Class 5 Driver's License and First Aid certification are also assets.

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

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.