Diversity Coordinator - St. John's, Canada - Association for New Canadians

Association for New Canadians

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St. John's, Canada

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Description

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

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Job Title
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Diversity Coordinator

Location:
St. John's, NL

Position Type: 1 full-time position

Closing date:
April 26, 2023

Reporting to the Sr.

Manager of Programs, the
Diversity Coordinator is responsible for acting as an ambassador for the Association and to identify emerging issues and best practices to be shared with the community at large.

The Diversity Coordinator is also responsible for overseeing the annual Diversity Symposium which provides an opportunity to attract new interest and bring stakeholders together advancing the mandate of this position.

The Diversity Coordinator is accountable to the program funders and is required to provide detailed report writing and statistics.

Roles and Responsibilities

Identifying, maintaining, and building strong relationships and community partnerships to promote diversity, immigration, and multiculturalism
Overseeing the planning, implementation, and delivery of the annual Diversity Summit
Leading and sustaining an environment in which people from diverse backgrounds and experiences are valued and supported while overseeing a staff dedicated to building a crosscultural awareness throughout the province
Collaborating with colleagues in the preparation of the Association's annual report, strategic plan, promotional material, etc.
Leading the development of funding proposals for the Division
Providing effective leadership by directing, coaching and guiding the Diversity Team towards its objectives and conduct annual performance assessments
Prioritizing work in clear alignment with the ANC's goals and make decisions in the best interest of the organization as well as its clients, funders, and operating environment
Supporting colleagues in a variety of media, community, and government relations initiatives, as needed or required
Enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Division by creating work processes and detailed job descriptions for each role
Ensuring program reports are submitted for review in a timely manner
Remaining abreast of current cross cultural resources, trends, needs, changes, and service gaps

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience
Passion for promoting diversity, workplace inclusion, and newcomer integration
Demonstrated creative ability when developing promotional materials and media initiative
Demonstrated collaborative style of management with an ability to influence others
Solutions focused when addressing unique challenges both internal and with stakeholder groups
Experience developing goals, timelines and delivery method to achieve set objectives
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Experience developing and delivering topshelf presentations
Experience in public/media relations
Possesses attention to detail in report writing and compliance requirements

Conditions of Employment

Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Willing to travel, ability to work outside normal operating hours

_ Association for New Canadians__ values inclusiveness and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._