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Division: Integrated Services for Newcomers

Program: Local Immigration Partnership (LIP)

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Number of Positions: 1

About the Position:

The Coordinator is responsible for the operations of the Local Immigration Partnerships in Richmond and Tri-Cities.  This role engages a broad range of community service providers and leaders from various sectors within each community and facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of a community action plan.  The Coordinator oversees all aspects of the LIP and ensures that contractual targets are met.

Reports to: Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Development

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engages with immigrant-serving and community agencies across different sectors to identify aligned community priorities that foster immigrant inclusion in the community
• Collaborates with project partners and community agencies in developing and implementing a community action plan, which includes an evaluation framework to track annual progress
• Works with LIP Council and Immigrant Advisory Table members in planning, developing and implementing program deliverables and outcomes
• Develops and delivers the LIP communications plan in collaboration with the LIP Council and other S.U.C.C.E.S.S. departments
• Facilitates LIP Council, Immigrant Advisory Table and working group meetings and updates work plans with actions from meeting minutes
• Acts as the first point of contact for community agencies and partners
• Engages with community partners to communicate action plan progress and to identify collaboration opportunities
• Organizes and delivers community engagement activities, including dialogues and/or forums, to share promising practices and knowledge mobilization
• Oversees financial aspects of the LIP
• Reports on deliverables and outcomes to management and funders
• Identifies and secures funding and/or collaboration opportunities to support the implementation of the community action plan
• Performs other project-related duties as assigned by the Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Development

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related discipline
• Experience in project coordination, preferably for immigrant communities
• Experience in community engagement and development
• Experience working in the immigration and settlement sector an asset
• Experience working with diverse client population groups
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and social inclusion best practices
• Knowledge of resources for newcomers and immigrants

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent project coordination and management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to connect, engage, build relationships and work with a range of community partners and service providers
• Ability to work with private and confidential information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information:

• Criminal Record Check required
• Ability to work on weekends and evenings as required
• Ability to work in multiple locations
• Valid driver's license and access to vehicle to travel to partner locations and between office sites

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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/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 (such as subscription to Headspace), and more

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.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.