Job Description

PEI Immigration Partnership Project Co-Ordinator (Term Role)

Full-Time Term Position through March 31, 2027 Salary: $23.14 per hour to start, 30 hours per week

Charlottetown, PE

Renewable April 1st each year subject to program funding*

Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) acknowledges that Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. The Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years. We honour the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which recognized Mi'kmaq rights and established an ongoing relationship between nations. We are all Treaty People.

Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA), a not-for-profit organization originally founded in 1993, is seeking a

PEI Immigration Partnership Project Co-Ordinator (Term Role)

to join us on our mission of building a welcoming and inclusive environment through bringing diverse communities together and empowering newcomers to build a future in PEI.

We help all newly landed immigrants and newcomers to Canada through providing vital support in the areas of short-term settlement services, long-term inclusion and community integration programs in the province of Prince Edward Island.

At IRSA, as an organization and as a team, we are guided by our core values of respect, empathy, diversity, integrity, accountability, innovation and teamwork in all that we do.

Why Join IRSA?

You'll have an impact, making a difference in the lives and livelihoods of newcomers to Prince Edward Island, enriching our local communities through diverse, inclusive and welcoming programming, while having fun and lead a team of like-minded individuals in the process!

Market Competitive Wages Matching Group RRSP program up to 5% Group Health Benefits Generous Time-Off programs for work-life balance

How You'll Spend Your Time

As a

PEI

Immigration Partnership Project Co-Ordinator

, your primary duties will be initiating and supporting province wide, multi sector partnerships that increase collaboration between service providers, provincial/municipal leaders, experts and stakeholders to improve supports for newcomers across PEI. Through annual action plans, working groups, information sharing, and community engagement activities, PEI's immigration partners will benefit and build capacity with the support of the PIP program. The goal of these actions is to increase relevant supports available in the province, with the end result of successful newcomer settlement and integration into local Island communities.

The

PEI Immigration Partnership (PIP)

supports province-wide, multi-sectoral partnerships that collaborate around priorities for the immigration and settlement sector, determined through research and documented through action plans and strategic plans. The PIP fosters collaboration between service providers, municipal, and provincial leaders, subject experts with lived experience, and stakeholders to better support newcomers across PEI. The PIP will deliver the project through annual action plans, steering committees/working groups, integration activities and events, development and sharing of information products, and by organizing events or supporting partner events.

This role collaborates across IRSA departments and builds and maintain strong viable relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote IRSA's vision, mission and core values as well as the above listed priorities of the PIP program.

Responsibilities:

Partnership Development:

Continue to grow and support PEI's immigration partnership network, which includes immigrant serving organizations, immigrant advisors, subject experts, and stakeholders. Make connections and referrals within the network, when there are overlapping priorities. Engage partners in collaboration opportunities for continuous improvements in the settlement and integration outcomes of newcomers in PEI.
Working Groups, PIP Council & Immigrant Advisory Table:

Leads collaborative working groups, for the purpose of information, coordination, and building responses to strategic priorities that meet PIP's contract and mandate.
Event Planning:

Assist in organizing the annual forum and other events that fit within the action plan, are needed for working groups, or are needed to strengthen the partnership network. Oversee assigned events, from Eventbrite advertisements, to promoting the event, to encouraging participation of key partners, to event planning details, to sending reminders leading up to the event. Develop agendas, find speakers, and organize event details. Supports partners with their respective events, when their activities align with PIP's action plan.
Research & Analysis:

Support research, analysis, consultations, and information sharing to support partners and organizations across the immigration support network for mutual benefit and growth. Assess needs of communities and newcomer populations and prepare reports to increase awareness of emerging trends with immigrant communities.
Communications:

Regularly share information through social media, working groups, email, and consultations. Reshare content and relevant information from the immigration partnership network, to create a one-stop-shop of highlights from the network, that relate to topics of interest and what may be relevant and of interest to immigrant communities.
Strategic Planning:

Support strategic planning sessions and action plan development. Support the work of creating action plans for PIP that are developed through research, analysis, and consultations; ensure work is guided by the action plan.
Atlantic & National Support:

Lend support to local, Atlantic, and national efforts to build on IRCC's Local Immigration Partnership goals. Maintain up to date documentation & partner contact information, including contributing to monthly reports, an annual report, meeting minutes, event summaries, etc. Evaluates service program delivery and provides regular reporting for funding partners as instructed.
The ideal candidate Is committed to continuous improvement and flexible in their work.

What You Bring:

A post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Business Administration, or Social Sciences (or an equivalent combination of training and work experience). Demonstrates a high level of empathy, alongside a strong working knowledge of the challenges and issues facing newcomer populations, networks and support organizations. Proficient working with MS Office and various Social Media platforms & Canva, Eventbrite, Zoom, and other platforms as required.. Capable of developing and delivering content using each of the above platforms. Strong networking & relationship-building skills is a key role requirement. Demonstrates cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse cultures & backgrounds. Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experienced in presentations and public speaking skills. Proven ability to identify and navigate service gaps and work loads with competing priorities. Able to deliver information in a format that is clear, concise, organized and appropriate for it's intended audience. Having a valid provincial driver license with access to reliable transportation would be considered a key role requirement. Previous experience working in non-profit organization and/or non-government organization would be considered an asset. Ability to communicate in other languages would be considered an asset.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and covering letter to

careers@irsapei.ca quoting the job title in the email subject field, or drop your application off in person to IRSA PEI - 49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

IRSA PEI is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, members of visible minority groups, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and IRSA to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.14 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you legally able to work a 30 hour work week?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-09