Job Description

THE SEVEN OAKS SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for

Settlement Worker (SW)

Seven Oaks Immigrant Services Centre

1 positions (one full-time term position (37.5 hours per week) Term till March 31, 2026. Possible extension pending funding.

Mission Statement:

Seven Oaks Immigrant Services help newcomer individuals and families in the North-West Winnipeg community and beyond by offering information, support systems, enhanced skills and community connections that aids their integration into life in Canada. We do this to empower immigrants and our community to be healthy and thrive.

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Settlement Worker (SW) provides support to refugees and immigrants, including adults, parents, and families. The SW works cooperatively with the school division and community stakeholders to support program goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide relevant in and out of school programming, includes tutoring/mentoring

Support clients 1:1 and facilitate workshops, presentations and events Deliver career coaching in an adult environment Extensive knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding labour market supply and demand, life skills, employability/essential skills, and all aspects of work search preparation and self-marketing. Contribute to program development through planning, implementation, and evaluation. This includes identifying gaps in services and creatively working within a team to meet these needs. Facilitate outreach activities to create and nurture partnerships and connect with new clients. Identify, welcome and support immigrants and refugees. Communicate with the leadership team about gaps, trends, success, and challenges related to programs, outcomes, or clients. Administration: data entry, report writing, and record keeping.

Qualifications and Skills:

Understanding of the immigrant experiences including an awareness of settlement issues and an ability to work within a trauma informed and cross-cultural perspective. The ability to speak other languages is an asset. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, database applications, internet research. Knowledge of programs, resources, and services available to newcomer s and established Canadians. Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent combination of education and lived experience. A valid Drivers license and a vehicle is a requirement
This is a full-time term (37.5 hours per week) position, with competitive salary and benefits package. Hours of work will be flexible, include 2 evenings a week (11 a.m. - 7 p.m. or later as needed) and occasionally weekends. Term to March 31, 2026, with a possible extension pending funding.

To Apply:

Submit applications by email by Sunday September 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Please attach a cover letter and resume which includes education, related experience and 3 references.

The Division will be pleased to accept all applications, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.

Employment is conditional upon successful clearance through Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records (Vulnerable Sector) Checks. Responsibility for acquiring these lies with the employee.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Work Location: In person