Host Ambassador, Upper Canada/Cornwall

Canada Homestay International; South Dundas; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Canada Homestay Network Society seeks a Host Ambassador in Cornwall, ON. This permanent position is part-time up to 25 hours/week, focusing on qualifying new and existing host families to meet CHN's standards of care.

The role requires in-person interviews, data/document handling, and a commitment to CHN policies. Candidates should have strong sales, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, plus a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Excellent sales and interpersonal skills with the willingness to promote CHN Host program.
• Positive communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to work in a team and build relationships with local community.
• Proficient in using email/webmail for data submission and documentation.
• Strong business writing, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews/visits with hosts to meet CHN standards.
• Email data and supporting documentation (criminal checks, host agreements) per CHN protocols.

Skills

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Business writing

Organizational skills

Knowledge of CHN policies

Knowledge of international students

Tools

Email client

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 25 hours per week), compensated with an hourly wage between $20-$22.

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 Cornwall 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.