IRSA Employment Opportunity: Settlement Worker

Deadline to apply: 20 June 2022

Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI is hiring a temporary full-time settlement worker.

This position reports to the manager of Newcomer Settlement Services (NSS). A settlement worker is responsible for assisting new immigrants to Canada with settlement and integration in PEI.

Position type: full-time (37.5 hours per week); temporary for six months with possibility of extension
Start: as soon as possible
Salary: $23.14 per hour

Duties

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Completing client registration and follow up
• Advocating for clients on a variety of issues
• Assisting clients with applications, documentation, and paperwork related to settling in Canada specifically P.E.I.
• Providing information on Canadian culture, provincial systems, rights and responsibilities, etc.
• Assisting clients in contacting and communicating with federal and provincial government agencies.
• Making referrals to other internal programs and services, as well as outside organizations as required.
• Maintaining client database records and monthly reporting

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma and/or relevant experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication (oral/written) skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work in a team, as well as demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle

Other Qualifications

The following would be assets:

• Experience working with immigrants and/or in other cross-cultural circumstances
• Experience working with interpreters
• Ukrainian language

How to Apply

Apply by email. Please send a cover letter and resume, by 4 p.m. Monday, 20 June, to:
careers@irsapei.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.