Community Connections Officer

Association for New Canadians; Gander; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Gander seeks a Community Connections Officer to engage with newcomers. Responsibilities include building community partnerships, delivering programs, and supporting youth. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or similar, with relevant experience preferred. This role is full-time until March 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including volunteers.
• Experience working with volunteers or in the non-profit sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build community partnerships to support newcomers.
• Deliver Canada Connects and Community Connections Programs.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers involved in programming.
• Organize and deliver social, cultural, and recreational events.
• Provide guidance to newcomer children and youth.
• Ensure timely entry of program data into NewOrg.
• Participate in meetings and professional learning as required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Community building

Cultural humility

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, or Humanities

Job description

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to
the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title: Community Connections Officer

Location: Gander, NL

Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance

Closing date: Until filled

Reporting to the Regional Settlement Coordinator, the Community Connections Officer is primarily responsible for, but not limited to, planning, organizing and facilitating community-based programs, activities and volunteer-led projects to provide newcomers with the opportunity to engage with the local community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify, maintain, and build community partnerships to support newcomers and their families as they settle and integrate into the local community

• Deliver the Canada Connects and Community Connections Program

• In collaboration with the Regional Settlement Coordinator, recruit, train, and manage volunteers involved in programming in their respective regions

• In collaboration with the Regional Settlement Coordinator, deliver orientation and professional development sessions for volunteers in their respective regions

• Identity funding opportunities and assist in preparing proposals to mark key events (e.g., Canada Day, Multiculturalism Day/Week, Black History Month, etc.)

• Attend, organize, and deliver social, cultural, recreational and community events to support newcomers' and their families’ community integration

• Provide guidance and support to newcomer children and youth attending school

• Implement developed strategies for supports to newcomer children experiencing transitional issues adjusting to life in Canada

• Provide youth and young adults with guidance on managing their educational transition plan

• Facilitate the delivery of various ESL-focused school activities, as required or necessary

• Remain abreast of current volunteer resources, trends, needs, changes, and service gaps

• Ensure timely entry of program and statistical data into NewOrg to ensure funder compliance

• Participate in staff meetings, committees, boards, working groups, conferences and professional learning, as required or directed

• Ensure program activities are delivered in a manner consistent with a trauma informed approach

• Provide support and assistance to the Regional Settlement Coordinator on the following, as necessary:

• Conduct needs assessments with children and youth and develop strategies for support

• Deliver newcomer orientations to, and link families to resources within, the NLESD/NLFSD system

• Collaborate with other employees, teachers, school administrators, volunteers, and stakeholders to help identify and resolve any settlement-integration issues

• Promote and support the Private Sponsorship Program, as required or necessary

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, or Humanities with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience or any combination of equivalent experience and education

• Ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders, including volunteers

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication (both written and verbal) skills

• Demonstrated relationship-building and community connections skills

• Possess cultural humility in working with a diverse client and employee group

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to speak a second language an asset

• Experience working with volunteers will be an asset

• Experience working in the non-profit sector will be an asset

Conditions of Employment:

• Legal authorization to work in Canada

• Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)

• Valid class 5 NL driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle

• Some travel may be required

• Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/229

Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.

Visit us on-line at: www.ancnl.ca.