Job Description

Position:

Community Connector (2 Vacancies)

Organization:

Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families

Location:

422 Sixth Street, New Westminster

Employment Type:

Part-time, hourly | 3-year contract

Rate:

$25/hour (contractor position)

About Us

The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is a community-based, multi-service non-profit organization that delivers a wide range of social, health, educational, and residential programs to children, youth, and families across the Lower Mainland. Our mission is to enhance well-being, strengthen family connections, and promote personal empowerment through a client-centered approach in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that values diversity and community connection.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Community Connector (contractor position) to support newcomers in New Westminster. This role is part of a regional pilot funded by IRCC under the SDI stream. The project aims to improve access to services through neighbourhood-based outreach and collaboration.

As a Community Connector, you will help newcomers find and access services, build trust, and strengthen local connections. You will work closely with service providers and community partners to support inclusive and coordinated responses to newcomer needs.

What You'll Do

Conduct outreach to connect with newcomers who are not currently accessing services Use various outreach methods, with a focus on street outreach, including:
- Walking routes through high-traffic areas and public spaces

- Visiting parks, libraries, community centres, and transit hubs

- Door-to-door outreach in residential buildings or newcomer-dense areas

- Attending local events, markets, and cultural gatherings

- Partnering and collaborating with the Welcome Centre

Share information about available services in culturally relevant and accessible ways Provide direct local support and referrals Build relationships with service providers and community partners Help reduce barriers such as language, digital access, or fear of systems Support small community gatherings and info sessions Keep clear records of outreach activities, referrals, and feedback Contribute to project learning and evaluation Maintain a visible, welcoming presence in the neighbourhood Other duties as required
What You Bring

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience as immigrants, refugees, or newcomers, or those with strong ties to newcomer communities.

Required:

Lived experience as a newcomer to Canada Knowledge of New Westminster and its local services Experience supporting immigrant or refugee communities Comfortable working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds Ability to build trust and strong relationships with both clients and service providers Recognized and trusted within the community you aim to serve Able to work independently and as part of a team Fluent in English Familiar with trauma-informed and inclusive practices (e.g., GBA+) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Willing to learn and navigate local services Available for training, outreach, and project activities

Assets

Additional language skills Experience in community development or advocacy Familiarity with digital tools and social media Knowledge of local service gaps or barriers faced by newcomers.

Why Join Us

Be part of a mission-driven organization that creates meaningful change in people's lives. As a Newcomer Guide, you will:

Support equity-deserving and newcomer communities in accessing vital services

Foster personal empowerment and informed decision-making

Help build welcoming, connected, and resilient neighbourhoods

Your work will directly contribute to programs made possible through strong community partnerships and generous support. If you're passionate about inclusion, connection, and community-building, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Three references

Criminal record check

Valid First Aid Certificate (Basic Emergency First Aid with CPR-A or equivalent)

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 10 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have lived experience as a immigrant, newcomer, or racialized person? Can you work in the evenings, weekends or holidays? Are you comfortable working independently and outside of a traditional office setting (e.g., in community spaces, at events, or from home)? Are you able to communicate in English and at least one other language used in New Westminster communities (e.g., Punjabi, Tagalog, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, etc.)?
(Yes / No + optional list)

Are you currently living in New Westminster and deeply connected to the community?
If not, this role may not be the right fit, as local knowledge and presence are key to supporting our neighbourhood-based work.

Work Location: In person