Settlement Worker in Schools

School District #41 (Burnaby); Burnaby; In loco; CAD 43.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

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School District #41 (Burnaby) is seeking a qualified Settlement Worker for a temporary full-time role in Burnaby. The position supports immigrant and refugee students and families, with a focus on settlement services and cross-cultural support.

The role requires a post-secondary degree, experience in K-12 settings, fluency in English and Spanish, and knowledge of immigration and settlement resources. Work hours are 08:30–16:00, 35 hours weekly, until March 31, 2027.

Competenze

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent in related field.
• Experience with students and families in a K-12 setting in BC; cross-cultural understanding.
• Fluency in English and assigned language(s).
• Experience in multicultural settings.
• Negotiation, advocacy, conflict resolution and problem solving knowledge.
• Knowledge of immigration policies and settlement issues.
• Knowledge of community and agency resources.
• Valid BC Driver's License (class 5).

Conoscenze

Spanish language fluency

English language fluency

Cross-cultural competency

Advocacy skills

Conflict resolution

Child development knowledge

Formazione

Post-secondary degree or equivalent in related field

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Settlement Worker in Schools

Temporary Full-time - 35 hours/week

Effective ASAP to March 31, 2027

Burnaby, one of British Columbia's most ethnically diverse urban school districts, is seeking applications for a qualified Settlement Worker interested in a temporary full-time position until March 31, 2027. Fluency in Spanish required.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent in related field, plus a minimum of one year related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience with students and families in a K-12 educational setting in B.C., and cross-cultural competency and understanding of child development and youth issues.
• Fluency in English and assigned language(s).
• Thorough knowledge and experience working in a multicultural setting.
• Sound knowledge of negotiation, advocacy skills, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Thorough knowledge of immigration policies and settlement issues.
• Sound knowledge of community and agency resources.
• Valid BC Driver's License (class 5).

This is a temporary position working 35 hours/week. Hours of work are 08:30-16:00. This is a district position - school sites to be determined. The hourly rate of pay is $37.98 per hour.

Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.