Migrant Workers Program Coordinator (fixed term, until Sep 30, 2026)
Job Summary
MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories the ancestral lands of the sḵwxwú7mesh selílwitulh xʷməθkʷəyəm qiqéyt scəwaθən məsteyəx kʷikʷəƛəm qicəy qʼʷa:nƛʼən SEMYOME Sólh Téméxw (Stó:lō) Stzuminus WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nationswhere we are privileged to carry out our mission.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:
MOSAIC is one of Canadas largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants refugees and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976 MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women Indigenous Peoples people with disabilities persons of diverse sexual orientation gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI) and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees) the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives taking part in training opportunities for career growth.
Today the organization engages and serves over 26000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family interpretation and translation language and workplace training counselling and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization MOSAIC is among the countrys largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation a solid financial position and a hugely compelling mission.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are looking for a motivated Coordinator to join our Migrant Workers Program team! Not sure if youre 100% qualified We encourage you to apply anyway! MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds spaces and abilities to apply.
POSITION FUNCTION:
The Coordinator Migrant Workers Program is responsible for the backend administration of the program. The Coordinator works with internal community agency and funding partners of programs projects or services assigned to the position.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations
- Oversees contract management of subcontractors ensuring processes and procedures are followed
- Provides project guidance & structure to subcontractors for disbursement of emergency funds
- Email partners to gather reporting details and deadlines follow up on missed deadlines request missing documentation and compiling partner data for narrative reports
- Administers emergency funds to MWP participants & subcontractors
- Acts as the liaison between subcontractors and funder
- Coordinate and implement deliverables stipulated in contracts; inform Senior Manager or Director of achievement of contractual outcomes for the program project or service; prepare regular reports for the manager on the achievement of quality standards
- Maintain knowledge of trends protocols and procedures essential for operation of the special focus of the programs projects or services
- Oversee maintenance of partner/subcontractor records; document information and activities in the program database (ie. emergency requests from subcontractors events calendar)
- Ensure development and maintenance of system structure procedures and practice standards for the project for subcontractors
- Create internal trackers to monitor progress
- With the Manager or Senior Manager and partner agency staff members develop a framework and ongoing system to track and promote quality of project or program goals
- Review project promotional materials
- Support with project extensions and CFPs. including grant writing extension requests - review of proposed budgets & activities drafting of subcontractor agreements & extensions
- Participate in evaluation of the program as required by the funder working closely with Senior Manager as part of the MWP Coordination Team to understand the overarching picture of the national project
Financial Management
- Perform administrative duties related to the program (e.g. processing invoices handling petty cash)
- Communicate expenditures and financial updates to Senior Manager as needed and/or to funder
- Monitor budget lines assigned to the position; forward to the Senior Manager or Director items requiring approval; inform Senior Manager if any budget line may be over/under spent
- Monitor availability of emergency funds
- Review partners financial claims & general ledgers
- Explore future funding sources to sustain the program project or service in collaboration with project management team
- Document client financial activities in data base(s) or document and collect data to produce contractual reports or statistics for funders
Community/ Stakeholder Relations
- Participate in partnership departmental all-staff and relevant industry meetings in-service training and other training
- Support monthly subcontractor meetings by taking minutes and providing project updates
- Collaborate with external partners industry experts and community stakeholders as required
- Maintain a network of subcontractors community partners to continuously build capacity for our client population - share best practices resources etc.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address systemic issues and contribute to ongoing improvements of project services
Reporting
- Support the Senior Manager in establishing and implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess program outcomes
- Use data and feedback to make informed adjustments and improvements
- Oversees quarterly reporting processes for subcontractors includes tailoring report templates and reviewing reports for completeness
- Assist the manager in preparing statistical reports for internal planning purposes as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Social Services Sociology Psychology Counselling Education or related field and/or suitable combination of professional experience in humanities social sciences social services settlement sector
- 3 years of experience of coordinating or administration group facilitation workingworking collaboratively community partners; experience in project human resources and financial management; experience advocating on behalf of clients; experience presenting on program project or service issues; work with immigrant populations and/or diverse cultural backgrounds and/or comparable education
- At least 1-2 years of experience working in non profit sector
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing
- Strong public speaking presentation skills and group facilitation skills
- Highly organized and able to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Project management skills and analytical problem solving skills
- Financial management experience
- Able to take initiatives
- Trauma informed approach with demonstrated customer service skills
- Cultural sensitivity around the client population and their needs with empathy and advocacy
- Knowledge about the client population and community resources
- Ability to work independently and lead a team
- Tactful discrete diplomatic patient flexible
- MS Office suite publishing software databases
- Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check required
COMPENSATION: $33.63 - $37.00 per hour
HOURS:35 hours per week until September 30 2026
The successful candidate may be permitted to work a hybrid work model.
The successful Candidate must be able to commute to the Legal Advocacy and Migrant Worker Center 201-2730 Commercial Drive Vancouver.
DEADLINE:by 4:30pm May 26 2026
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- MOSAIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds spaces and abilities to apply.
- Before applying you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
- We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such asRight to a Respectful Workplace andCode of Conduct. As of September 18 2023 MOSAICs HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore until further notice employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
MOSAIC programs help immigrants and refugees settle and start a new life in Canada. Find employment, settlement, and language services here.