Host Ambassador, Upper Canada/Cornwall – ON

Engaged HR; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canada Homestay Network Society seeks a Host Ambassador to qualify host families to CHN standards and conduct in-person interviews and visits in the Cornwall area. The role requires strong sales and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to manage documentation and data following CHN protocols.

Hybrid work with in-person duties, a criminal record check, a valid driver’s license with sufficient auto coverage, and reliable internet access are required.

Qualifications

• Qualify new and existing host families to CHN standards.
• Experience interviewing/visiting families.
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks required.
• Valid driver’s license with $2M liability coverage.
• Access to high-speed internet & mobile phone.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews/visits at host homes to verify standards.
• Email data and supporting documents following CHN protocols.

Skills

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Team player

Email/communication

Business writing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Knowledge of CHN policies

Cultural awareness

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.