Job Description

Please read carefully the job description and how to apply before applying; applications that do not follow the instructions won't be considered.

Hiring Process

To Apply:

All candidates are asked to fill out

this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEfo8snD01f7jPlARM1ZsXjc2hQCyDqH_Qrz2au_N6FVMjAg/viewform)

in lieu of a cover letter.

The deadline to submit this form is August 1st, 2025.

If you have any problems with the form, please email Osvaldo Arias at .

Our Process:

Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted

.

We may ask interviewed candidates to conduct a second interview if required.

Theapplication

deadline is August 1st, 2025.

Who We Are

's mission is to protect and defend the legal, social, and economic rights of migrants (asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants, and those with undetermined status) from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQIA+) communities. We offer support services, group and social activities, and education and public awareness.

We apply an anti-oppressive, non-judgmental and person-centred approach, and are committed to ensuring that LGBTQIA+ migrants and refugees are at the center of our work and decision-making. AGIR is a team of 11 staff members.

Where We Are

AGIR is located in Tio'tia:ke (colonially known as Montreal) on the unceded territory of the Kanien'keha:ka. Our offices are located in the borough of Parc-Extension.



The

Activities Coordinator

plays a key role in ensuring and creating a

welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment

for LGBTQIA+ migrants and refugees. This person will lead the

activities team

and collaborate with all AGIR members and the broader community.

Core Responsibilities:

Planning of Social, Educational, and Community Activities Throughout the Year, Including:

Ensuring

logistics

: venue booking, materials, guest speakers, registrations, interpretation, and safety.

Developing mobilization strategies

and ensuring participant engagement.

Evaluating participation

and collecting feedback to improve activities.

Consulting with the support team

and relevant committees to align activities with members' needs.

Establishing and maintaining partnerships

with other organizations for joint activities. Ensuring

clear, inclusive, and compassionate communication

with community partners and participants.

Aligning activities with participants' needs and desires

, in collaboration with the support services team.

Attending to all activities planned.

Oversee the Activities Team:

Ensuring

compliance with the collective agreement

and managing schedules, timesheets, and employee availability. Supporting with

onboarding and training

for new employees and making

probation period decisions

. With the support of the Executive Director, conduct

regular and annual evaluations

, providing

ongoing feedback

, and addressing issues.

Supporting the team in conflict resolution

as needed. Organizing

regular meetings

with the activities team.

Participating in the organization of specific activities

as needed. Coordinate staff and volunteers during activities and events
Participation in Leadership and Service Coordination at AGIR

Adjust and align activities with AGIR's strategic directions. Develop and maintain partnerships, including: Community partnerships related to activities. Financial and organizational partnerships. Collaborate with the leadership team to prepare reports for funders, including: Written reports. Data collection and analysis. Manage and oversee activity budgets, tracking expenses and assessing financial needs in collaboration with the co-direction. Ensure alignment between programs and special projects to guarantee their success.
Participation in AGIR's Organizational Life

Attend team meetings, staff retreats, strategic discussions, and other meetings. Contribute to collective discussions on the organization's development. Participate in internal committees and special projects. Engage in ongoing reflection on anti-oppression principles and AGIR's values.
Working Conditions

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Contract length: 1-year contract (renewable pending funding)

Hours:

Full-time (30 hours/week). Occasional evening and weekend work would be required with notice.

Remote/In Person:

Hybrid (in-person and remote work as needed)

Compensation: $

26.50 p/h

Benefits:

Medical insurance, 3 weeks of vacation, 7 personal days, 3 sick leave days

Probation period:

6 months

QualificationsRequired

Experience:

At least

2 years in project, budget management, or community-building roles

, preferably in a non-profit or grassroots setting.

Languages:

Proficiency in either

French or English

is required, along with a basic understanding of other languages. Arabic and/or Spanish are particular assets, and any additional language is highly useful.

Values alignment:

A deep commitment to harm reduction, informed consent, and community empowerment. Adhere to intercultural, intersectional, anti-oppressive, trans-affirmative and trauma-informed approaches; Adhere to the principles of informed consent, harm reduction and empowerment Ability to establish friendly and warm connections while communicating your boundaries clearly and maintaining a sense of ethics; Ability to pay attention to emotional triggers and signs of personal burnout. Ability to communicate about these needs to implement personal and collective care strategies. Non-judgmental attitude, for example, towards migrants with precarious status (including non-status individuals), people of colour/who are racialized, women, sexual and gender minorities (including trans people), mental health, drug use and sex work; Agreement with AGIR's basis of unity (see attached "Heartbeat") Desire to work in a collaborative, community-based environment where clear and kind communication is important Good computer skills including Gmail/ Google Drive and Zoom Highly organized Flexibility/Adaptability Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional/non-mandatory assets::

Communications skills, especially social media Knowledge of Montreal area LGBTQ+ and immigrant community groups and services Experience working directly with LGBTQ+ migrants Experience in creating inclusive spaces and diffusing conflict

By-and-For:

AGIR strives to have our organization be led and staffed by people who themselves have experiences of migration and being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. We strongly encourage people who have these experiences to apply. You may choose to identify yourself as having these experiences in the application form. Please note that it is not required that candidates explain how or why they have these experiences, although you are welcome to.

Employment Equity:

In addition to people who have direct experience of migration and being LGBTQIA+, AGIR values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our organization. We encourage, among others, Indigenous people, Black and Afro-descendant people, people of colour, people with disabilities, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, formerly incarcerated or institutionalized people, and people from working class backgrounds to apply.

We also understand that applicants may experience a number of these identities simultaneously. If you wish to be considered for employment equity, you can let us know in the application form. Please note that it is not required that candidates explain why they would like to be considered for employment equity, although you are welcome to.

Accessibility Information

AGIR works out of an office in Parc-Extension.

All positions are required to be in office for some portion of the week, and some positions always. AGIR's office is only accessible by a staircase.

AGIR staff often work from home. We require our employees to have access to an adequate internet connection and a private workspace where they are able to participate in video conferencing, due to the confidential nature of our work. For staff working from home, AGIR will provide a computer and a work cellphone.

If you require certain accommodations to make the hiring process accessible to you, please reach out to

Osvaldo Arias at rh@agirmontreal.org

.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.49-$26.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montreal, QC H3N 1V7

Application deadline: 2025-08-01
Expected start date: 2025-08-18