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Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Vacancy posting - Competition # PSR-S
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is an award-winning settlement

agency that has contributed to Greater Victoria's vibrant community for over fifty years.

ICA's services range from guiding immigrant entrepreneurs as they create small businesses
to supporting vulnerable newcomers to become confident, contributing members of our

community. In partnership with more than 500 community partners and generous donors
and volunteers, ICA serves as a helping hand, a listening ear, and a tireless advocate for

immigrants and refugees.

We are looking for a
full-time Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Specialist for
our Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. The PSR Specialist will coordinate the

administration of the PSR program, provide one-on-one support to finish Constituent Group

oversee the development and dissemination of materials. You are passionate about

are a problem solver who can build working relationships with other service providers and

effectively use technology to provide culturally sensitive solutions for our clients.

What you will bring to the role:

A passion for helping others and a positive mindset.
Experience working in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.
Familiarity with the resources provided by the Refugee Sponsorship Training

Program.

Experience in program planning, organizing, and facilitating workshops/courses for

varying levels of linguistic competence, and client outreach.

Involvement in adhering to compliance maintenance, tracking, audits, and reporting.
Provide culturally sensitive problemsolving assistance.
Strong administrative skills, including writing case notes and data management.
2+ years' experience in a social service, notforprofit and/or multicultural

environment.

Proficiency in a settlement/resettlement language (Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Oromo,

Somali, Persian) preferred.

This position requires proof of WHMIS training, and a criminal record check that

includes vulnerable populations check.

Additional assets we value:

Postsecondary education in social sciences, refugee/forced migration studies,

community development, adult education, or related fields or combination of
education, training, and experience.

Keen understanding of diversity issues to work with persons from diverse cultural

and ethnic backgrounds.

Computer proficiency, including experience with client management databases.
Multilingualism.

What we will provide in return:

A purpose-driven organization where innovation and ideas are valued — everyone

has a voice at every level of the organization

:

The opportunity to use your unique knowledge and skills for purposeful work that will

make a positive impact in people's lives and our community.*

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A passionate and diverse team to work with and learn from with a professional

development fund to support your growth.***- An inclusive workplace that welcomes all perspectives and is dedicated to do their

part in true and lasting reconciliation with Indigenous communities.***- A strong benefit package.**
Contract duration:April 1, March 31, 2025***
Compensation and hours:This position starts at $26.

17 per hour (April 1, 2024 rate),

working a maximum of 35 hours per week, and requires union membership.

Location:
# Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

If you do not possess all the experience listed above but are enthusiastic about what we do, _

- skillset _

format), noting relevant qualifications and experience to the Manager of People and Culture,

This position will remain
open from March 11, April 1, 2024 but review of
resumes will start immediately so do not delay in applying. We look forward to connecting

with you

ICA strives to create a team that is as diverse as the clients we serve and strongly _

- encourages people who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour, from the _

LGBTQ2+ community, and those with diverse abilities to apply. If you require _

- accommodation in the recruitment process or have questions, please let us know by _

We acknowledge the Coast Salish Peoples on whose territories we do our work to support _

- immigrants and refugees. We are grateful to work and live here, and we honour the Nations _
- who have always cared for these lands, waters and air and continue to do so today. _

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