Mentoring Project Lead - From Survivor to Thriver Project

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine etablierte Organisation sucht einen engagierten Mentoring-Projektleiter für ein transformierendes Programm, das sich an überlebende Frauen richtet. Diese Rolle umfasst die Leitung aller Projektphasen, die Rekrutierung und Schulung von Mentoren sowie die Zusammenarbeit mit Partnerorganisationen, um eine nahtlose Dienstleistung zu gewährleisten. In einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Umfeld haben Sie die Möglichkeit, einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf das Leben von Frauen zu nehmen und ihnen auf ihrem Weg zur Selbstständigkeit zu helfen. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, Veränderungen zu bewirken und Frauen zu stärken, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Umfassendes Gesundheits- und Zahnversicherungspaket

RRSP

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in der Leitung von gemeinnützigen Programmen.
• Kenntnisse über geschlechtsspezifische Gewalt und traumainformierte Praktiken.

Responsibilities

• Leiten und verwalten aller Phasen des Mentoring-Projekts.
• Aufbau und Pflege von Partnerschaften mit Gemeinschaftsorganisationen.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Führungskompetenz

Mentoring

Beziehungsaufbau

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Education

Post-secondary education in social services

Tools

Datenbanksoftware

Job description

Mentoring Project Lead - From Survivor to Thriver Project

Direct message the job poster from Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO)

Position: Mentoring Project Lead - From Survivor to Thriver Project

Job Type: Full-time (35 hours/week), Hybrid, May 2025 - March 2027

Reports to: IWSO Executive Director

Salary: $32/hr. plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and RRSP

Application Deadline: May 12, 2025

About IWSO

Immigrant Women Services of Ottawa (IWSO) is a community-based agency serving immigrant women. IWSO's mandate is to:

• Empower immigrant and racialized women to participate in the elimination of all forms of abuse against women and their children.
• Provide culturally responsive services to facilitate immigrant women's access to community and mainstream services.
• Deliver programs to assist immigrant women in their journey to attain their full potential.

About the "From Survivor to Thriver" Project

"From Survivor to Thriver" is a new, transformative initiative by IWSO that supports immigrant and racialized women survivors of violence in their journey toward healing, empowerment, and financial independence. The project aims to help survivors overcome isolation, develop leadership and employment skills, and achieve greater self-sufficiency through a structured mentoring program, personalized outreach, and skill-building workshops. It will be delivered in collaboration with World Skills Employment Centre, which will provide employment readiness workshops, skills enhancement activities, and employer engagement support.

Position Summary

The Project Lead will oversee and monitor all activities under this initiative, including components delivered by IWSO (mentoring, outreach, and participant support) and employment readiness activities provided by World Skills Employment Specialists, ensuring overall program success and cohesion.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of the "From Survivor to Thriver" mentoring project.
• Recruit, train, and match mentors and mentees.
• Supervise the Outreach & Engagement Specialist and Project Assistant.
• Oversee coordination with the World Skills Employment Centre to ensure seamless service delivery for participants.
• Monitor project milestones, prepare regular reports, and ensure funder compliance.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and employers.
• Represent the project at external meetings, collaborations, and community events.
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally safe, and survivor-centered practices across all activities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social services, community development, or related fields.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience leading community-based programs, preferably with immigrant, newcomer, or survivor populations.
• Project management, leadership, and mentoring experience.
• In-depth knowledge of gender-based violence, trauma-informed practices, and culturally humble approaches.
• Knowledge of issues affecting refugee, immigrant, and racialized women.
• Strong relationship-building, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Experience in conducting training seminars and workshops is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work within a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team.
• Police Record Check for Vulnerable Sector is required as part of the hiring process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in computer applications and database software.
• Commitment to survivor-centered, anti-oppressive principles.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary; additional languages are assets.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must possess a reliable car and hold a G Driver’s License.

Application Process

Search Committee: Mentoring Project Lead Position - From Survivor to Thriver Project, Immigrant Women Services Ottawa; Email: [e-mail]

IWSO encourages applications from members of equity-seeking groups, including racialized, indigenous, LGBTQ+, and disabled persons. We thank all applicants; only those with minimum qualifications will be contacted for an interview.