Host Ambassador, Lambton Kent

Engaged HR; Southwestern Ontario; Hybride; CAD 25 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Canada Homestay Network Society in Ontario is seeking a Host Ambassador. This permanent part‑time role (up to 20 hours/week) offers CAD 18–20 per hour and a hybrid work model with in‑person duties in the Lambton Kent (LK) – Chatham area.

Responsibilities include conducting in‑person interviews and home visits for new and existing hosts, collecting documents, and ensuring compliance with CHN standards. The ideal candidate has strong sales and interpersonal skills, clear communication, teamwork,

Qualifications

• Excellent sales and interpersonal skills with the willingness and ability to promote 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Email client

Business writing

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cultural awareness

Outils

Email client

Description du poste

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.

Our recruitment process relies on human review. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select, or assess candidates.