June 3rd, 2020

We are currently seeking to fill the following position to work at our physical location in Campbellton NB

Job Posting 
 
Number of positions: 2
Title: Settlement and Integration Officer /// Employer Outreach Officer
Application Period: June 4th to June 17th, 2020
Salary: Competitive compensation package
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday daytime with occasional evening and weekends
Start Date: As soon as possible
Interested candidates can submit their resume and cover letter to:
execdir.amr-rma@nb.aibn.com
or to
Restigouche Multicultural Association
c/o Michelle Arseneault
Po Box 122
Campbellton NB
E3N-3G1
 
Job Description Summary
Responsible for settlement services which promote the community and economic integration of newcomers. In this sense, they must plan, organize, and execute activities aimed at welcoming and settling newcomers by creating links between them and various community members. Settlement workers also work to increase community awareness of immigration and cultural diversity.
The job requires being available to travel outside the region and the province at times, as well as to work occasional evenings and weekends.
 
The Restigouche Multicultural Association is a Newcomer Settlement Agency which serves the area of Restigouche County.
 
Key duties include the following tasks:
  • Provide welcoming and integrating services to newcomers of the region
  • Community Outreach and Public Awareness
  • Assist in the development of Multicultural Activities and Events that support inclusion
  • Build networks to promote newcomer integration
  • Promote contact and communication between persons of various cultural backgrounds
  • Facilitate regional collaborations with other organizations, the public and private entities to promote shared goals and objectives.
  • Employment support management for newcomers (Permanent Residents and International Students)
  • Support local employers with their newcomer recruiting needs
  • Collaborate/partner with NBMC and other Settlement Agencies in NB (best practices and common projects)
  • Social integration of newcomers
Requirements, Qualifications & Experience
The successful incumbent must possess a genuine interest in helping immigrants settle and integrate in Restigouche. 
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Cross Cultural Sensitivity
  • Public Relations/Community Outreach experience
  • Experience working with diverse cultures preferably in non-profit organizations
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Post-Secondary Education in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • Knowledge and training in integration initiatives and settlement services
  • Practical knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Google programs
  • Strong organizational and reporting writing skills
  • Respect and openness to diversity
  • Team Player
  • Adaptability to change
  • The ability to communicate in both English and French, any additional languages will be considered an asset
 
Only candidates that are being considered for the position will be contacted.