Position: Community Navigator

Hours: Part time - 24 hrs per week

Location: In person with some virtual - Lower Mainland

Compensation: $22.95/hour

Start date: As soon as possible

Deadline to apply: June 14 2026

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is a community-based non-profit organization serving immigrant and refugee women and their young children since 1975. PIRS delivers accessible inclusive low-barrier programs for immigrant and refugee women and their children that create a sense of belonging meaningful participation and leadership.

The Community Navigator plays an important role in supporting refugee and asylum-seeking women as they access settlement employment health language and community services. This position helps create welcoming pathways to connection empowerment and opportunity through individualized support community outreach and group facilitation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Navigation

• Provide culturally responsive trauma-informed support to immigrant and refugee women

• Connect participants to housing health care language employment and other settlement resources

• Coordinate referrals and follow-up support to address barriers to service access

Collaboration & Community Partnerships

• Build relationships with community agencies and service providers to strengthen participant supports

• Represent the organization at community events and inter-agency initiatives

• Support outreach efforts in the development and distribution of community resource materials

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate participant records referrals and service documentation

• Track outcomes and contribute to program reporting requirements

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies related to confidentiality safety and participant well-being

Group Facilitation

• Lead the coordination and recruitment of womens support circles and group sessions to promote connection peer learning and emotional support among participants

• Develop engaging content and activities for participants

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant post-secondary education or a combination of education and experience

• Experience working with immigrant refugee and asylum-seeking communities(lived experience preferred)

• Fluency in the language of target populations (Farsi Spanish Dari Pashto Arabic preferred)

• Excellent communication organizational and relationship-building skills

• Knowledge of community settlement and mental health resources

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Proficiency with data entry and reporting systems

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to adapt and learn quickly with a growth mindset

• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed approaches

• Proficient in using various software and digital tools

• Ability to work in a team environment and independently

• Possession of non-judgmental and positive attitudes (culture religion race gender sexuality special needs) and freedom from stereotypes

• Passion for inclusivity and diversity with an interest in being part of a multicultural team

• Attitudes and values aligned with the goals and philosophy of PIRS

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Part-time position (24 hours/week) dependent on project funding

• Some evening and weekend work may be required

• Ability to work in person and virtually across Lower Mainland communities(Surrey New West Vancouver Burnaby)

• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for travel across Lower Mainland communities is an asset

• Program delivery activities may require a moderate level of physical fitness to carry out duties of the position

• Successful criminal record check required

Application Details

Please apply including both a cover letter and resume via the applicable job portal or directly via the PIRS career site. The deadline to apply is Sunday June 14 2026.

We thank everyone for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

With respect diversity and collaboration at the core of PIRS we are an organization that knows the value of talented people. We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from women BIPOC LGBTQ -identified and people with disabilities. Given the nature of our work we also strongly encourage applications from self-identifying women with lived experience of migration.

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