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The Community Connections Coordinator is responsible to the Settlement Services Manager for the coordination of promoting a welcome and inclusive community for newcomers to Canada as well as the community of Moose Jaw.
The position requires the knowledge and awareness of the challenges that are common to refugees and immigrants and the importance of social connections and what role they play in the settlement and integration process. The coordinator will connect newcomers to the broader community and foster positive community interactions through the development of various activities and events that may include: mentorship programs, volunteer recruitment and engagement, workshops and social programming, and community awareness and engagement events. This position will aim to guide the community in understanding the importance of integration and their role in the process as well as have a better understanding of newcomers needs, backgrounds and cultures.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or Post Secondary Diploma preferably in human services, community relations, or a combination of education and experience will be considered
Desired Skills & Ability Requirements:
-Cross Cultural Communication
-high degree of knowledge of the community of Moose Jaw
-event and program planning
-supervisory/leadership experience
-Cross Cultural Sensitivity
-Networking Skills
-Presentation Skills
-Organizational Skills
-Program planning and implementation
-Collaborative work ethic
-Self-starter
-Fluency in additional languages an asset
-Willing to work on occasional evening/weekend and travel if needed
-Legal entitlement to work in Canada
-Mandatory Class 5 license with no restrictions
For full job description please visit: https://mjmcinc.ca/careers
