Host Ambassador, Lambton Kent

Canada Homestay International; Chatham; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Canada Homestay Network Society in Ontario seeks a part-time Host Ambassador to qualify new and existing host families, ensuring they meet the organization’s standards of care and safety for international students.

Reporting to the Host Capacity Lead, the role combines in-person interviews in the Lambton Kent (LK) – Chatham region with essential data handling and documentation, including background checks and host agreements.

Qualifications

• Excellent sales and interpersonal skills.
• Positive communication abilities and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work in a team and develop relationships with colleagues and local community.
• Basic email client/webmail proficiency.
• Strong business writing, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of CHN policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of international students and their cultures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts) at their homes to ensure standards are met and the information from the interview is validated.
• Email data and supporting documentation (eg. criminal record checks, host agreements) following CHN protocols for due diligence and data integrity.

Skills

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Email proficiency

Business writing

Policy knowledge

Cultural awareness

Job description

Vacant Permanent Part-Time Position

Who We Are

The Canada Homestay Network Society is a family-run, non-profit society, that has helped tens of thousands of students find a home away from home in Canada. We connect international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families for the past 30 years.

Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families.

About the Host Ambassador position

Reporting to the Host Capacity Lead, the Host Ambassador is primarily responsible for qualifying new and existing host families that meet Canada Homestays standard of care.

This is a permanent full-time position (up to 20 hours per week), compensated with an hourly wage between $18-$20.

Our Interview/Home Visit and Revisit Compensation Policy applies for the interview and host file completion.

This is a hybrid role with in-person work in the Lambton Kent (LK) – Chatham region and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts) at their homes to ensure the rooms and family environment meet the required standards to validate the information that was given during the virtual interview;
• Email data and supporting documentation (ie. criminal record checks, host agreements, etc.) following all CHN protocols for due diligence and data integrity;

The successful candidate will have

• Excellent sales and interpersonal skills with the willingness and ability to promote and sell the CHN Host program;
• Positive communication skills including conflict resolution;
• Ability to work in a team and maintain and develop relationships with colleagues and their local community;
• Working knowledge of utilizing an email client or webmail;
• Effective business writing skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills, including attention to detail;
• Knowledge of CHN policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of international students and their cultures;

This role requires the successful candidate to clear a Criminal Record Check, and vulnerable sector check, to have a full and valid drivers license with a reliable vehicle that has at least 2 million auto insurance liability coverage, a mobile phone for emergency support, a digital camera, and access to high-speed internet.