Careers at IRSA
Deadline to apply: 13 May 2022
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI is creating a pool of qualified applicants to fill current and potential future available positions. We are accepting applications for current and/or potential future full-time and part-time positions.
IRSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce.
The positions might be short-term or long-term and might be on any of the following IRSA teams:
- Newcomer Settlement Services (assists immigrants in settling and integrating into Canadian society)
- Youth Settlement Services (supports school-aged youth and their families to help them adjust to their new communities; offers programs for youth and support for parents)
- Employment Assistance Services (supports newcomers in their job search and achieving their career goals in PEI through one-on-one counselling and group-based facilitation)
- Community Engagement (connects newcomers with established Canadians through various programs through one-on-one matches with volunteers, and activities and information sessions; educates and engages the public regarding newcomers and cultural inclusion)
- Administration
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview and receive additional information.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Excellent interpersonal communication (oral/written) skills in the English language
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to work in a team and demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision
- Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience
- Experience working with immigrants and/or in other cross-cultural circumstances
Other Qualifications
Other qualifications that would be an asset for certain positions:
- Knowledge of other languages
- Experience in program, event or project management
- Experience in workshop development, facilitation skills and program development skills
- Experience working with clients in crisis, or working in trauma-informed care
- Experience in case management
- Experience working with interpreters
Employment Details
Location: Charlottetown
Hours: 37.5/week for full-time positions
Starting wage or salary: 22.91/hour
How to Apply
Apply by email. Please send a cover letter and resume, by 4 p.m. Friday, 13 May 2022, to:
careers@irsapei.ca
