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Community Connections Facilitator

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Archway Community Services

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Canada , Abbotsford

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

25.00 CAD / Hour

Job Description:

The Community Connections Program Facilitator will support adult newcomers to Canada through planning and facilitating relevant and responsive group programming to enhance successful settlement in the community.

Job Responsibility:

  • Planning and facilitating life skills sessions using relevant, interactive methods for learners of various backgrounds and levels
  • Facilitating group sessions according to annual and quarterly plans and schedules
  • adjusts according to Funder requirements
  • Planning and facilitating topical workshops and events
  • Providing an inclusive and engaging learning environment for participants
  • Coordinating and facilitating and/or supporting weekly conversation circles, as needed
  • Providing participants with information and assisted access to other settlement services
  • Creating and maintaining multimedia and print materials, as needed
  • Ensuring that appropriate supports for participation are in place for clients
  • Developing marketing materials and recruiting clients for sessions
  • Using knowledge of community resources to make referrals for clients as needed, internally and externally
  • Supporting clients with referrals to medical and mental health services as needed

Requirements:

  • A diploma in Social Services, Community Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Demonstrated experience with program design and facilitation
  • Strong knowledge of issues and barriers faced by immigrants and refugees in the community
  • Well-developed written, verbal, and active listening skills
  • able to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to work with diverse groups and accommodate diverse needs, such as language levels and learning styles
  • Flexible and a positive team player
  • Well-developed organizational and time management skills
  • able to manage competing priorities
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong recruitment and marketing skills
  • Well-developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and use of databases
  • Knowledge of settlement processes for newcomers to Canada
  • A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment

Nice to have:

  • Prior experience working in a non-profit environment is an asset
  • The ability to speak, read, and write in an additional language (Dari or Arabic) is an asset
  • First Aid certificate is an asset
  • A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s record is an asset
  • Regular access to a vehicle is an asset
What we offer:
  • Great in-house training opportunities
  • Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos, and wellness events
  • Free use of Archway’s wellness equipment
  • Business insurance and associated mileage costs for program-related driving is covered by Archway
  • Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment
  • Work/life balance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Expiration:
February 11, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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