Job Description

Coordinator, Immigrants Aging Well in Canada

Short-term contract to mid-August 2026

ISANS is seeking a full-time

Coordinator, Immigrants Aging Well in Canada

responsible for the development and ongoing implementation of a project supporting immigrant adults, seniors and their families. Reporting to the Supervisor and the Manager, Community Integration Services, this position will be responsible for:

Coordinating services & support offered to clients by:

Reviewing existing internal resources, reports and recommendations to continue developing and planning the program Working with an Advisory Committee Providing one-on-one navigational support to immigrant adults, seniors and their families to connect them to resources and services Conducting needs assessments and referrals to appropriate services Developing and facilitating orientation sessions on how to prepare for retirement Developing and organizing workshops and activities in partnership with other programs and services Developing and providing cultural competency training sessions for service providers Developing and piloting culturally appropriate, active living initiatives in partnership with service providers Promoting Immigrants Aging Well in Canada program to seniors, other service providers, etc. Creating and updating map of external resources, services and organizations Implementing program evaluation procedures

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted

Experience:

2 years experience in a similar position Experience working with seniors Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; experience delivering direct service to immigrants preferred Experience in group facilitation Experience in navigational support Experience developing, implementing and evaluating programs or projects Experience with networking and outreach Experience with cultural competency an asset

Knowledge:

Knowledge of local activities, programs, and community organizations that serve the immigrant population, specifically immigrant seniors

Skills:

Strong written and verbal English communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong time management and organization skills Proficient with MS Office applications Additional languages an asset

ISANS Core Competencies

Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Collaboration

Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

Continuous Learning

Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities

Innovative Thinking

Introducing new ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique

Accountability

Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitments

Respect

Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all

Terms of Employment:

Short-term contract to August 15, 2026 Full-time 35 hours per week Hybrid work environment: work location will be determined by operational requirements, prioritizing ISANS mission and clients to determine the right balance of in-person and virtual work.

Commencement Date:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Tuesday December 2, 2025- 4 p.m.

To apply:

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter merged into one document, stating the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

ISANS is dedicated to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team and welcome applications from all diverse groups. To help us achieve our diversity goals, we encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter and request any accommodation required to support them during the recruitment process.

Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.

However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $48,342.59-$52,263.17 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3L 4P1