Job Description

Terms of Employment

Full-Time Term Position (January 5, 2026 December 31st , 2026) with the possibility of extension

Closing Date

December 8th, 2025 4:00 pm

Mission Statement

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.


The Regina Open Door Society is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek candidates who value and contribute to our diverse community. Our aim is to eliminate barriers to employment, ensuring that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to join our team. Our facilities are fully accessible, accommodating the needs of all individuals.


We are located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nhiyawak/Cree, Nahkaw/Saulteaux, Anihinpk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Mtis Nation.

Position Summary

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The primary responsibility of this position is to assist newcomer immigrants in developing industry-specific language skills and workplace soft skills, enabling them to communicate and integrate effectively in Canadian workplaces.


The English for Employment Instructor will develop and teach content related to front-line office, hospitality, education assistant, retail& customer services, childcare, and personal care worker. In addition to developing language-based materials for the courses as mentioned above, other responsibilities include program management and coordination, such as advertising and promoting the courses, conducting information sessions, conducting intake interviews to select program participants, organizing workplace tours and job shadowing, preparing reports, and following up with clients.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, or a degree in other related fields Experience in the development and facilitation of employment-related/industry-specific

language classes

Demonstrated experience in program management and meeting program goals Strong technological skills; proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Google Classroom, SMART Boards, Databases Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organization skills Demonstrated experience in effective communication and maintaining positive relationships with multiple stakeholders Proven accountability, resourcefulness, initiative, and professionalism Strong ability to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines In-depth knowledge of market trends, available training, educational and employment opportunities, employer requirements, and community resources is an asset

Desired qualifications

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Knowledge of and/or experience in teaching the Canadian Language Benchmarks to learners assessed at CLB 4 to CLB 8 Knowledge of Portfolio-Based Language Assessment would be an asset TESL SK and/or TESL Canada accreditation would be an asset Competencies

General Competencies

Quality/Compliance:

achieving a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes while honouring RODS policies and funder/regulatory requirements

Client Focus:

striving for high client satisfaction, going out of your way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible for the client

Communication:

balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, and keeping others informed

Collegiality:

being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Initiative:

taking ownership of your work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through

Efficiency:

planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost-conscious, thinking of better ways to do things

Coachability:

being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embracing continuous improvement

Respect for Diversity:

ability to work within a cross-cultural environment and display acceptance and respect for different cultures and backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Plan, prepare, and deliver industry-specific language and soft skills courses Use learner-centered, task-based, and outcome-focused classroom instruction supported by hands-on activities, visual aids, role plays, and workplace tours Conduct ongoing needs assessments and evaluations to ensure clients' industry-specific language needs are fulfilled. Track and monitor the progress of program Invite guest speakers from various industries to hold informational and Q&A sessions for program Create a positive and supportive learning environment for Coordinate with employers to arrange workplace tours and secure job shadowing opportunities for program participants. Maintain learners' files and records Submit reports to the Employment Services Manager Design and develop promotional materials for the program as needed Perform all the tasks related to the program management Perform other position-related duties as needed

Salary Level

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The classification for this position is Professional Category 1 - Step 1. The annual salary for this position starts at


$54,440.59 ($31.02 per hour). Pay periods are the end of the day on the 15th of the month and the end of each month.

Working Conditions and Application Instructions

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The standard hours of work are Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM, with an hour of unpaid lunch break and EDO every second Friday. All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record check. There is a cost- shared benefits package and a 3% pension contribution available to the employee upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period.



We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please be able to provide three work-related references at the time of your interview. Please respond in confidence no later than 4:00 PM on December 8, 2052, via the following link: