Program Coordinator, Local Immigration Partnership

Simcoe County; Midhurst; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Midhurst seeks a Community Partnerships Facilitator to support immigration initiatives and strengthen community ties. Responsibilities include program support, outreach to newcomers, consultative discussions, and collaboration with diverse community partners. Candidates should have a degree in Social Sciences or a related field, excellent communication skills, and at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers a regular office environment with travel requirements, and opportunities to work remotely as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Business, or related fields.
• Knowledge of immigrant and refugee programs and related legislation.
• Minimum three years of experience in public policy or social services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Partnership Council and the Manager.
• Conduct outreach to new Canadians.
• Assist with community consultations and focus groups.

Skills

Strong report writing

Research skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Facilitation skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager, Community Partnerships, this position is responsible for facilitating, resourcing and supporting the development and implementation of capacity building activities through, partnership building, research analysis, policy and program development and pro-active dissemination of evidence-based practices in immigration and refugee issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Provide support to the Community Partnership Council, subcommittees and the Manager.
2. Assist the Manager with program support, research and information management, policy analysis, policy development, communication and consultation required to support the Immigration Partnership Council.
3. In consultation with the Manager, hires and monitors the work of project specific fee for service contracts, volunteers, student placements and temporary staff, such as summer students.
4. Responsible for ongoing outreach to new Canadians.
5. Assist with leading and coordinating community consultations and focus groups, and identify community capacity in a variety of sectors including settlement, language training, labour market integration, and other types of settlement support agencies that help newcomers to successfully adapt to living in the County.
6. Assist with the preparation of proposals, negotiating new agreements, and renewals for federal and provincial funding. Monitor agreements and make recommendations as required.
7. Interpret related legislation and assess the impacts of Federal, Provincial and Corporate policies on departmental initiatives.
8. Coordinate and conduct necessary education and training.
9. Draft press releases and assist Manager in planning & organizing media and marketing campaigns.
10. Prepare reports and develop statements, program proposals and interpretation, background materials, briefing notes and presentations required by Senior Management on related policies, processes, programs and special projects.
11. Monitor community events and trends through locating and assembling data, analyzing data and generating reports.
12. Collaborate with other organizations and levels of government to oversee assessment of need for a variety of services.
13. Undertake collaborative service planning and program delivery that reflects a client‑centred approach, and, where appropriate, aligns with programs delivered by other Social and Community Services Departments within the Division.
14. Collaborate with divisional colleagues and/or other corporate divisions to identify, explore, and recommend potential opportunities for cross‑divisional integration activities - provide leadership to implementation as required.
15. Comply with provincial and County Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
16. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
17. Perform other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

• Acts with the Customer in Mind
• Ensures Accountability
• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
• Collaborates
• Communicates with Impact
• Is Resilient

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

• Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration, Research Analysis. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.
• Knowledge of immigrant and refugee programs and related legislations.
• Strong report writing, research, and analytical skills to meet the program objectives and work to tight deadlines.
• Effective facilitator to work with diverse community partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of government staff, Council, community stakeholders, and the public.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office software applications.
• Criminal reference check with vulnerable sector clearance.
• Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a public policy and/or social service environment.

EFFORT

This position requires visual concentration when researching, analyzing data and reports, report preparation, meetings with groups, interpreting government legislation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular office environment.
• Requirement to travel for meetings.
• The parties that this position comes into contact with will range from cooperative to emotional, and difficult.
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours as required.
• Ability to work remotely if required.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

Salary Grade Union Non Union