Bilingual Coordinator, National Community of Practice (CoP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, evaluate and modify an outreach and promotion strategy for Réseau-Etab.Org
• Develop, implement, evaluate and modify a community engagement strategy for Réseau-Etab.Org
• Identify, recruit, train and engage Francophone group managers and lead facilitators to facilitate community interaction and discussion to foster opportunities to share and exchange knowledge, expertise, problem-solving and mobilize around Francophone issues 
• Collaborate with project staff in the publicity and development of news releases, graphics, brochures, pamphlets and other materials
• Participate in the development of the project budget
• Support the governance of the project by planning, facilitating and conducting meetings
• Develop narrative reports to funders and stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of funding proposals
• Uphold OCASI’s basic principles for the workplace environment, including commitments to the needs, directions and concerns of immigrants and refugees and OCASI’s member organizations
• Maintain an updated knowledge base of issues related to all aspects of the newcomer settlement process
• Contributes to a healthy and safe environment for oneself and others and complies with all safe working procedures and instructions, including OCASI’s policies and procedures
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment
• Embrace and actively uphold OCASI’s mission, equity, access, anti-racism and anti-oppression principles
• Acknowledge, appreciate, and encourage individual differences and value people for their skills, competencies, and contribution to OCASI’s continuing success
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Relevant post-secondary diploma or degree (e.g. social science, social work, community development, immigration & settlement studies) or the equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience working in a newcomer direct service, preferably in the areas of settlement
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a coordinator in a non-profit or community-based agency
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of immigrant and refugee sector issues, settlement processes/issues, barriers and information needs of newcomers
• Demonstrated sensitivity to other cultures and ability to outreach to newcomer communities
• Understanding of equity and access issues as they pertain to immigrants, refugees, newcomers and racialized communities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and influence decision-makers
• Strong relationship building and networking skills as well as the ability to establish rapport with members, partners, staff and volunteers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, collaborate and work as part of a team
• Proficiency with social media, community-based systems and online discussion forums
• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse workplace and work with a wide range of client groups
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and demanding schedules
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of social justice, cultural competency and equity and inclusion