settlement worker - community services

Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY); Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community agency in Yukon is seeking an Entry-Level Associate to join their team. This full-time position involves preparing reports, managing administrative tasks, and supervising volunteers. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role offers a variety of employee benefits, including a health care plan and paid time off. The location requires work to be done on-site, with no remote options available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Pension plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in a community agency serving diverse groups.
• Experience is an asset but not mandatory.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain program statistics.
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Excellent written communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview

Languages: French.

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Experience: Experience an asset.

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Site Environment

• Settlement services for new immigrants

Work Setting

• Community agency
• Community centre
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Target Audience

• Culturally diverse groups

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long‑Term Benefits

• Long‑term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees – participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees and assists with immediate settlement needs and supports social and labour market integration.
• Supports visible minorities – participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities and applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations

Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada

Associate at Association franco‑yukonnaise (AFY).