Coordinator, Community Capacity
ISANS is seeking a part-time Coordinator, Community Capacity to provide support in building the community capacity to welcome diverse immigrants. Reporting to the Supervisor and the Manager, Community Integration Services, this position will be responsible for:
- Facilitating the Welcoming Ambassador workshop series, a training program on creating inclusive, diverse and welcoming communities for all (https://www.isans.ca/connect-with-community/welcome-ambassador-program/)
- Tailoring workshops as requested from external groups to support them to increase their awareness and ability to create safe and welcoming spaces to immigrants
- Supporting internal and external partners and groups to increase their inter-cultural understanding and capacity
- Staying abreast of information, statistics, challenges, best practices, and community resources
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:
Skills:
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Ability to support and engage others on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility work
- Knowledge of community and trauma informed approaches
- Workshop design
- Conflict resolution
- Networking and outreach
- Strong understanding of how intersectionality shapes individual and collective experiences
- Evaluation
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Proficient with MS Office applications
- Additional languages an asset
Experience:
- Relationship building
- Experience delivering intercultural equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) training, workshops, or presentations to diverse audiences
- Engaging stakeholders with different levels of EDIA knowledge
- Understanding of social justice and anti-racism
- Understanding and knowledge of adult education principles
- Working in a cross-cultural environment; experience delivering direct services to immigrants preferred
- Lived experience an asset
- Experience with databases an asset
Education:
- Theoretical framework on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility
- Bachelors Degree or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted
ISANS Core Competencies
Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Collaboration
- Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
Continuous Learning
- Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities
Innovative Thinking
- Introducing new ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique
Accountability
- Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitments
Respect
- Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all
Terms of Employment
- Fixed term contract to March 31st, 2028
- Part-time, 21 hours per week
- Hybrid work environment: work location will be determined by operational requirements, prioritizing ISANS mission and clients to determine the right balance of in-person and virtual work.
- Some evening work required
Commencement Date: ASAP
Closing Date: FridayMay 29, 2026- 4.00pm
To apply: Please e-mail your resume and cover letter merged into one document, stating the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
ISANS is dedicated to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team and welcome applications from all diverse groups. To help us achieve our diversity goals, we encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter and request any accommodation required to support them during the recruitment process.
Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.
However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
