Careers

Two contract full-time positions for 38 hours per week are available
for the New Welcome Centre for Immigrants.

As a Settlement Counsellor, you work directly with new immigrants and refugees supporting a smooth transition into life in Canada. You evaluate client needs and develop service plans using a case management model. Through your career, you have developed strong interviewing and assessment skills, along with expert knowledge of community resources. As a strong collaborator, you develop partnerships with other service providers, clients and cultural communities to build on the strengths in newly arrived families. You are an insightful teacher of basic life skills and have honed your coaching and counselling skills to maximize success for the clients you support.

 

Your related Degree/Diploma in a Human Services discipline and 2 years of experience working with newcomers to Canada has prepared you for this challenging position. You are proficient with basic computer software and have the ability to learn new programs. A vehicle and valid Driver's Licence is required. Fluency in Chinese, Mandarin, Arabic, or East European languages is preferred.

Contact Information

Municipality:	Edmonton
Address:	8815 99 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6E3V3
Fax: (780) 439-3154

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