FCJ Refugee Centre is seeking expressions of interest to fill two vacancies on its Board of Directors.

About FCJ Refugee Centre

FCJ Refugee Centre helps up-rooted people overcome the challenges of rebuilding their lives in Canadian society. With an open-door approach, the Centre offers an integrated model of refugee protection, settlement services and education, including shelter for women and their children.

Positions

FCJ Refugee Centre is seeking two new members for the organization’s Board of Directors to help consolidate and sustain the Centre’s recent growth.

1. Financial Management and Accounting Expert: We are specifically looking for one individual with extensive experience in financial management and accounting.
2. General Position: The other position is open to individuals with a strong commitment to our mission, bringing diverse skills and perspectives.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective strategic direction and governance of the organization. It is anticipated that the Board will be meeting on a monthly basis over the coming year. Meetings are normally convened on zoom but attend an in-person AGM and other Centre events in Toronto are expected.

The ideal candidates will draw upon their experiences of progressive leadership, direct knowledge of the refugee and newcomer sector, as well as demonstrated commitment to social justice, as these will help strengthen the organization and increase its impact.

These key volunteer positions are vital in supporting and guiding our organization. If you have the skills and passion to contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you.

Term Lengths – the term length for all positions is for two years. The maximum number of terms a member can serve on the Board is three consecutive terms or six years.

Appointment – the Nominations Committee recommends appointments for ratification at FCJ Refugee Centre’s Annual General Meeting on June 18, 2024.

Application Process

Interested individuals are asked to submit an expression of interest (EOI) via your preferred format (letter, audio or video recording) confirming your interest in a Board position. The EOI should include a brief description why you’d like to serve on the Board and what background and experience you bring that would make you an ideal candidate.

All expressions of interest are due on June 10th, 2024 via email to loisannefcj@gmail.com with
“FCJ Refugee Centre – Board Position, Expression of Interest”
in the subject line.

All applications will be reviewed, and the Nominations Committee will communicate their recommendations on the appointments by the second week of June 2024.

For more information about FCJ Refugee Centre and the Board of Directors, please visit the Centre’s website: https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org.

The FCJ Refugee Centre has been providing service to those with precarious immigration status for more than 30 years. We are currently offering 4 summer job positions: 3 Settlement Workers and 1 Youth Worker.

The hiring process will begin with interviews that will take place in May. If you are interested in one of the following positions, please reach out to us as soon as possible.

To qualify for a Canada Summer Job, you must be between the ages of 15-30, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee claimant or protected person. You need to be a current student or planning to return to school in fall 2024.

Settlement workers

(3 positions available)

2 positions:
Start Date: May 13th, 2024
End Date: Aug 9th, 2024 (12 weeks)

1 position:
Start Date: June 3rd, 2024
End Date: Aug 30th, 2024

Hour Rate: $17 CAD
35 Hours per week

Description

Assist vulnerable populations to settle into their communities and providing direct, front-line services of support, information, referrals, advocacy, for families through the process of Settlement.

Key responsibilities

• Support clients and their families to apply for legal aid support and connect with a legal representative for their claim.
• Support clients to submit work permit renewals and replacements.
• Support clients to submit permanent residence applications under the protected person’s class.
• Support clients to provide updates regarding their permanent residence applications.
• Support clients to apply for Ontario Works.
• Support clients to fill out their forms for their legal representatives.
• Provide assessment and follow-up through individual case support; provide clients with up-to-date information.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, including follow-up, advocate on behalf of clients around service access and support.
• Maintain client records and attend intake and case management meetings.

Youth worker

(1 position available)

Start Date: June 3rd, 2024
End Date: Aug 30th, 2024 (12 weeks)
Hour Rate: $17 CAD
35 Hours per week

Description

Provide holistic approach connecting youth to specialized services, working on immigration applications, providing settlement services including access to education, housing and health and advocacy Conduct outreach to partner organizations, youth service providers, schools, shelters, and other spaces where youth are present.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and follow-up through individual case support; provide clients with up-to-date information.
• Work one-on-one with clients to look for housing and provide employment search support.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, including follow-up, advocate on behalf of clients around service access and support.
• Maintain client records and attend intake and case management meetings as necessary.
• Help facilitate workshops and develop youth-focused events.
• Plan social and recreational activities for the youth.
• Participate in program/service evaluations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by Tuesday, May 7th, 2024. Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org and should include ‘Summer Job’ in the subject line.

We appreciate the time that all prospective candidates put into this process, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you!

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The Centre for Refugee Children—a partnership project of Christie Refugee Welcome Centre and FCJ Refugee Centre—provides direct settlement services and legal support to unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in Ontario, with a specialized focus on ensuring access to justice for refugee and migrant children who are navigating the refugee claim process or other immigration proceedings. In addition to serving UASCs across the province, accompanied refugee and migrant children who have exceptional legal and settlement needs may also be eligible to access services and support from the Centre.

Through its establishment, the Centre for Refugee Children aims to strengthen connections with community organizations and government divisions to improve immigration, child welfare and settlement outcomes for children, youth and families supported by the Centre. The Centre also engages in public education and advocacy initiatives in response to issues impacting unaccompanied and separated children and youth in Ontario and throughout Canada.

The Centre for Refugee Children has an opportunity for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Youth Housing Worker to join our team.

This role is currently being offered as an 18-month contract position (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024). The duration of the contact may be increased/extended, subject to ongoing project funding.

Reporting directly to the Centre’s Director and working collaboratively with the Centre’s Child & Youth Settlement Workers and other staff, this front-line role will provide direct housing services and wraparound settlement supports to children and youth connected to the Centre for Refugee Children.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Conduct program intakes, housing orientations and needs assessments for newly-arrived
  children and youth who are referred to the Centre for Refugee Children.
• Successfully develop child-centered housing case plans that support children, youth and families holistically and speak to their specific needs and circumstances, in coordination with other services being provided by the Centre and partner organizations.
• Provide direct housing services, follow-up support and referrals for children, youth and families, as well as wraparound support in the areas of social assistance/income security, child welfare, basic needs resources and other areas of settlement.
• Support children, youth and families connected to the Centre with securing emergency
  shelter/short-term housing accommodations, reducing stays in emergency shelters, and securing and maintaining housing accommodations in the Greater Toronto Area and across
  Ontario.
• Coordinate and follow-up on critical housing referrals, especially for newly-arrived children and youth who are arriving in Canada and are in need of emergency shelter, short-term housing and other supports during their initial months in Ontario.
• Complete training for the Centre’s Child Representative Program and act as a designated
  representative for select children who are navigating immigration proceedings in Ontario.
• Communicate and advocate for children, youth and families with various government
  institutions, emergency shelters and housing providers, child welfare agencies, local schools/school boards and medical clinics.
• Support the Centre for Refugee Children’s Director and other staff in the development and distribution/facilitation of public education materials and presentations.
• Keep up-to-date housing, case management and settlement-related documentation and
  statistics as required by the Centre for Refugee Children.
• Amenable to handling a range of miscellaneous tasks when needed by the Centre for Refugee Children’s Director to meet project objectives and enhance the quality of services being provided to children and youth served by the Centre.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational requirements will include a degree in social sciences/social work or a 2-year
social/community services diploma. It is preferred that the successful candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in the refugee settlement and/or housing sectors, and possess direct experience working with newcomer children and youth. The successful candidate will possess highly developed relational skills, an ability to effectively problem-solve, knowledge of approaches to de-escalate conflict situations, experience in documentation and report writing, crisis intervention, and strong organizational and time management skills. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge and understanding of refugee and newcomer issues; engage others in a culturally sensitive manner; and manage conflict situations with skill and diplomacy.

As a partnership project, all Centre for Refugee Children staff will be official employees of Christie Refugee Welcome Centre, and in accordance with CRWC’s’ Child Protection Policy, a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police Check clearance is required as a condition of employment.

The Child & Youth Settlement Worker position will work out the Centre for Refugee Children’s main locations at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre (43 Christie Street) and FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Avenue) in Toronto, Ontario.

Interested candidates are invited to forward a resume with accompanying cover letter to:
contact@CRCrefugee.ca

Please include ‘Youth Housing Worker’ in the subject line of the email. This posting will be open from June 1st until June 21st, 2023. While we appreciate all expressions of interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note also that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may take place during the posting period.

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The FCJ Refugee Centre has been providing service to those with precarious immigration status for the past 30 years. We are currently offering 4 summer job positions: 3 Settlement Workers and 1 Youth Worker.

The hiring process will begin with interviews that will take place in May. If you are interested in one of the following positions, please reach out to us as soon as possible.

To qualify for a Canada Summer Job, you must be between 15 and 30 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee claimant or protected person. You need to be a current student or planning to return to school in fall 2023.

Settlement Workers (3 positions available)

2 positions:
Start date: Jun 5th to July 30th, 2023 (8 weeks)

1 position:
Start date: July 3rd to Aug 25th, 2023

Hour rate: $17 CAD
35 hours per week

Description:

Assist vulnerable populations to settle into their communities and providing direct, front-line services of support, information, referrals, advocacy, for families through the process of settlement.

Key responsibilities:

• Support clients and their families to apply for legal aid support and connect with a legal representative for their claim.
• Support clients to submit work permit renewals and replacements.
• Support clients to submit permanent residence applications under the protected person’s class.
• Support clients to provide updates regarding their permanent residence applications.
• Support clients to apply for Ontario Works.
• Support clients to fill out their forms for their legal representatives.
• Provide assessment and follow-up through individual case support; provide clients with up-to-date information.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, including follow-up, advocate on behalf of clients around service access and support.
• Maintain client records and attend intake and case management meetings.

Youth Worker (1 position available)

Start date: July 3rd to Aug 25th, 2023 (8 weeks)
Hour rate: $17 CAD
35 hours per week

Description:

Provide holistic approach connecting youth to specialized services, working on immigration applications, providing settlement services including access to education, housing and health and advocacy Conduct outreach to partner organizations, youth service providers, schools, shelters, and other spaces where youth are present.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment and follow-up through individual case support; provide clients with up-to-date information.
• Work one-on-one with clients to look for housing and provide employment search support.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, including follow-up, advocate on behalf of clients around service access and support.
• Maintain client records and attend intake and case management meetings as
  necessary.
• Help facilitate workshops and develop youth-focused events.
• Plan social and recreational activities for the youth.
• Participate in program/service evaluations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé only (in word format) by email to Alexandra via email: alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org by Tuesday May 23rd, 2023.

Thank you.

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Application deadline: May 17th, 2023
Fix Employment Contract until March 31, 2024
Hourly Rate: 23.10 CAD
Start date: immediately

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Organizational information

The FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario. The Anti-Human Trafficking Migrant Case worker is tasked to offer a holistic approach in supporting and responding to the needs of migrant workers who have experienced, who are experiencing or who are at-risk of human trafficking, with a special focus on international cases of labour exploitation. You will be providing ongoing services to clients, from intake to follow-up as our doors are always open for returning clients. FCJ Refugee Centre has been providing service to those with precarious immigration status for the past 30 years.

Job description

Anti Human Trafficking (AHT) Migrant & Youth Support Worker. As part of working in a small grassroots organization, you need to be open to adapt yourself to any situation. You will be a core part of the Anti-Human Trafficking team but will be working in collaboration with the organization as a whole and might be asked to support other teams with evolving tasks. The Anti-Human Trafficking team also supports remote and rural communities by contributing to create awareness and building capacity through meetings, information sessions and trainings to these organizations. You may be required to travel to locations around Ontario to provide information sessions and client support.

As a Migrant and Youth Support Worker, you will be tasked with supporting case management as well as the implementation of the Youth Alliance Against Human Trafficking project, working closely with the Anti-Human Trafficking Youth Coordinator and Youth Worker. You will help develop youth led programming, through an anti-human trafficking lens at the FCJ Refugee Centre.

Our youth programming offers a positive and inclusive space that works from an anti-oppressive, trauma informed intersectional framework and welcomes anyone regardless of aspect of their identity including their immigration status, race, gender identity, sexual identity, or language abilities. The Youth Alliance Against Human Trafficking is a program which provides access to information, resources and wrap-around supports for youth at-risk of and in conditions of human trafficking, and implements a peer-to-peer approach in connecting individuals with lived experiences to inclusive and appropriate resources.  The program conducts a youth-led preventative strategy in providing materials and hosting information sessions with the goal of increasing awareness about the intersectionality of youth and Human Trafficking, and increasing the capacity of service providers to support youth.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development and implementation of the the Youth Alliance Against Human Trafficking program.
• Provide interpersonal case management through appropriate individualized support, and access to information to vulnerable young precarious migrants, at-risk youth and young survivors of human trafficking.
• Present information and capacity building sessions on various relevant topics to youth, migrant workers and service providers.
• Provide ongoing client support with a holistic approach connecting migrants and youth to specialized services, working on immigration applications, providing settlement services including access to education, housing and health and advocacy.
• Support the project coordinator in outreach efforts which may require travelling to schools and rural and remote areas on weekdays and sometimes weekends.
• Provide access to resources through information and guidance to program participants on their rights as migrant youth, as well as labour rights as they related to exploited migrant workers, youth, at-risk youth and youth survivors of human trafficking.
• Provide individualized support, information and guidance on labour rights and human trafficking, including supporting clients in filling out forms and helping with case management in regards to wider settlement and other issues.
• Support in the organization and facilitatation of bi-monthly steering committee meetings for the Youth Alliance program.
• Facilitate and develop youth social events, activities, outings, and informative workshops for the Youth Alliance program and the FCJ Youth Network. This includes facilitating workshops on Human Trafficking and its related themes, and hosting the weekly FCJ Youth Network meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Collaborate with the Youth and Anti-Human trafficking teams in writing program tool-kits, reports (including program/service evaluations), and collaborate in the creation of advocacy letters, pamphlets, posters and other promotional material which contributes to advocacy work.
• Contribute to creating awareness and community building capacity through participating in meetings, representing FCJ in coalitions such CCR, TCHTN among others, and attending training for stake holder organizations and partners, informing on possible different types of issues which affect migrant youth (including human trafficking).
• Adhere to organization policies including confidentiality, reporting and anti-oppression.
• Collect and analyze data related to the case support.
• Support the project coordinator in the individual case management as well as the implementation of other activities related to the project.

Qualifications

• Second language capabilities preferred- fluency in Spanish, and/or Portuguese. French an asset.
• Must be available to work on weeknights and/or weekends when needed.
• Results oriented, highly motivated, and able to work effectively independently or within a team setting.
• Committed to working from intersectional, anti-oppression, feminist anti-racist framework.
• Experience working with newcomers, precarious migrants, diverse communities and vulnerable populations.
• Previous experience writing evaluations, reports and/or tool-kits is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of labour and other processes as they relate to exploited and at-risk migrant workers, and community resources
• Adept in public speaking with experience in facilitating workshops, meetings and information sessions, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Lived experience with human trafficking and /or migration will be recognized.
• Must be able to adapt a flexible work arrangement which may include a combination of virtual remote work from home and work in office arrangements. This will be based on organization and program needs as determined by supervisor.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) to Alexandra: alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org by Wednesday May 17^th, 2023.

Thank you.

Application deadline: March 23rd, 2023
Full time position (37.5 hrs per week)
Salary: 23.10 CAD hourly rate
Start date: immediately

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Organizational information

FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario and attempts to address the problems of poverty and lack of resources, isolation, and discrimination through community-based programs which promote self-help, personal growth, community economic development and social justice.

Job description

We are looking for a creative and passionate individual who can join our growing communications team. This roll involves the implementation of communication and public education initiatives such as trainings, webinars, videos, etc. The position provides an administrative support, assisting in a variety of tasks accordingly to the needs. As with all roles within the office, there are certain overarching responsibilities that apply to each stream of this role. These duties include the attention to case management, the attendance to all staff and program specific meetings, following the policies of anti-oppression, confidentiality, the maintenance of accurate client records & files, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
• Help in researching, writing and editing content for distribution including photos and videos.
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain community partners/stakeholders at local and national levels.
• Organize online educational workshops for professionals working within the settlement, and integration sector.
• Track educational and media projects as well as update databases and media lists.
• Perform administrative functions such as preparing minutes, monitoring deliverables, preparing presentations, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Assistance, help and support for any other needs of the Communication and Networking department, and/or any other department of the FCJ Refugee Centre.

Skills and qualifications

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Additional fluency in other languages is an asset.
• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated skills in working with new immigrants from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Media, Marketing, Public Relations and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong initiative and can work with minimum supervision.
• Expertise in multimedia production, like video edition, photography and graphic design.
• Must be able to adapt to a hybrid schedule.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by March 23rd to: Alexandra Garcia via alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org.

We thank all applicants; however, due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you!

Application deadline: March 29th, 2023
Full time position (37.5 hrs per week)
Salary: 23.10 CAD hourly rate
Start date: immediately

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Organizational information

FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario and attempts to address the problems of poverty and lack of resources, isolation, and discrimination through community-based programs which promote self-help, personal growth, community economic development and social justice.

Job description

The Resource Development Assistant offers administrative support to the FCJ Refugee Centre resource development department. Assisting in a variety of tasks related to institutional and individual giving, fundraising, stewardship, and research. Supervised by the Executive Director, Senior Director, and Resource Development Coordinator, the Resource Development Assistant also works closely with the Finance & Operations Manager and as well as each member of the management team. As with all roles within the office, there are overarching responsibilities that apply including attendance to all staff and program specific meetings, following the policies of anti-oppression, confidentiality, the maintenance of accurate client records & files, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records, input fundraising-related activity, generate reports and manage contact lists in both Canada Helps and E-Tapestry.
• Process financial contributions and receipts from donors, foundations and government entities in E-Tapestry and issue the appropriate tax receipts incoordination with the Finance Manager and Board Chair.
• Ensure privacy and data quality controls, including regular maintenance of the E-Tapestry database.
• Support with on-site donor meetings and events.
• Maintain a high level of customer service to all donors, volunteers, and supporters.
• Responsible for correspondence thanking donors for their contributions.
• Provide administrative support to the other members of the resource development team.

Skills and qualifications

• Post-secondary education including degrees and/or certificates in fundraising, stakeholder management or finance is considered an asset.
• Experience with relational databases and/or CRM platforms is essential, previous experience with Canada Helps and E-Tapestry is preferred.
• Practical experience cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding donations and/or memberships of $2,000 and above.
• Outstanding social, customer service and relationship management skills.
• Results oriented, highly motivated, and able to work effectively independently or within a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and background in working with individuals from diverse communities.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide variety of agencies in a community-based setting and within an anti-oppression framework.
• Effective cross-cultural communication skills.
• Experience working at a multi-stakeholder not-for-profit and/or in a start-up environment is considered an asset.
• Computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office, the Internet, and email.
• Additional fluency in other languages is an asset.
• Must be able to adapt a flexible work arrangement which may include a combination of virtual remote work from home and work in office arrangements. This will be based on organization and program needs as determined by supervisor.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by March 29th to: Alexandra Garcia via alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org.

We thank all applicants; however, due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you.

Application deadline: March 23rd, 2023
Full time position
Start date: immediately

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Organizational information

FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario and attempts to address the problems of poverty and lack of resources, isolation, and discrimination through community-based programs which promote self-help, personal growth, community economic development and social justice.

Job description

Case Management Coordinator, to work with an in-house Refugee Law and Immigration Lawyer. This contract will focus on supporting the in-house lawyer in expanding our remote services to small municipalities and rural areas across Canada to provide services to refugee claimants and vulnerable migrants who are do not have the resources to secure private representation and are ineligible for legal aid. The Case Management Coordinator will closely work with the In-House Lawyer and the Immigration Area team. As with all roles within the office, there are overarching responsibilities that apply including attendance to all staff and program specific meetings, following the policies of anti-oppression, confidentiality, the maintenance of accurate client records & files, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be effectively working with the In-House Lawyer and Immigration and Protection Area to provide clients support on matters involving Basis of Claim, RAD Appeals, Deferral Request to CBSA, TRP, H&C applications for vulnerable refugee claimants and precarious migrants.
• Will be responsible for organizing appointments between in-house lawyer, clients, and FCJ staff.
• Will be responsible for storing client files and information to ensure confidentiality and transparency.
• Working with FCJ staff and in-house lawyer, to determine case priorities to ensure high risk cases receive the attention needed.
• Record and track team data for performance and resource development purposes.
• Monitor client data and trends.
• Provide support to in-house lawyer to provide information sessions to stakeholders and other community agencies.

Qualifications

• Background in Social Service Work, Social Work, Community Work, or previous case management working experience.
• Knowledge of Refugee Claim Process and other Immigration Applications
• Knowledge of Legal Aid requirements and processes
• Commitment to social justice issues and to working within a client-centered and trauma-informed framework.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with different teams and areas within the office.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a high volume and high stress environment.
• Additional fluency in other languages is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by March 23rd to: Alexandra Garcia via alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org.

We thank all applicants; however, due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you!

Application deadline: March 26th, 2023
Hours: 37.5 hours weekly
Hourly rate: $24.10 + benefits
Start date:  April 1st, 2023

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The Project Coordinator will facilitate a two-year, youth-led groundwork project entitled A Roadmap to Justice, which is a collaborative partnership between the FCJ Youth Network and the Centre for Refugee Children. The project will engage refugee and migrant youth in Ontario to identify ways to make Canada’s immigration and refugee system more child and youth friendly. The Project Coordinator will engage in research, support youth in collecting the lived-experiences of other migrant youth, and will lead the development of a Theory of Change and Implementation Plan to bring about future changes in Canada’s immigration system. This is a joint position of the FCJ Refugee Centre and the Centre for Refugee Children. The Project Coordinator will be an employee of the FCJ Refugee Centre and will be directly supervised by the Centre for Refugee Children staff for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of Canada’s immigration and refugee system as it relates to supports for children and youth, identifying existing research, models and best practice documents.
• Facilitate youth leadership in the Roadmap to Justice project through the development and ongoing support of a Youth Leadership Committee, including supporting the formation of a committee governance model/terms of reference.
• Provide support to the Youth Leadership Committee in gathering lived-experience feedback of migrant children and youth using tools such as workshops, interviews, focus groups and surveys.
• Collaborate with the Youth Leadership Committee to new develop partnerships with other youth-led and youth-serving groups to strengthen the collaborative and advance the project.
• Collaborate with the Centre for Refugee Children staff to strengthen existing relationships with community partners and government agencies.
• Support the Youth Leadership Committee and other identified partners in developing a journey map and action plan with recommendations for future work to make the immigration system more child and youth friendly, based on the information collected directly from youth.
• Co-organize a knowledge sharing event at the culmination of the two-year groundwork project.
• Participate in quarterly meetings of the Unaccompanied and Separated Children’s Network in Ontario.
• Participate in and support regularly meetings and activities of the FCJ Youth Network, in collaboration with the Youth Program staff at FCJ Refugee Centre.
• Track Youth Leadership Committee member participation and other youth participation to support accurate and timely disbursement of honoraria to youth throughout the project.
• Adhere to organizational policies, including confidentiality, reporting and anti-oppression.

Qualifications

• Currently between the ages of 18-25
• Lived experience as a refugee or migrant youth in Ontario
• Strong facilitation skills to lead collaborative project with youth and other stakeholders
• Proficiency with use of computers and Microsoft Office 365
• Proficiency in written and oral English
• Knowledge in communication tools such as Zoom, WhatsApp and social media
• Experience in providing mentorship/leadership/peer-support to other youth
• Experience in working with newcomer youth (immigrant, refugee, or non-status) an asset
• Experience in project design or management an asset
• Second language an asset

Applicants for this position must be between the ages of 18-25 and have lived experience as a refugee or migrant in Ontario. As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We strongly encourage applications from applicants who identify as Black or Indigenous.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by Sunday, March 26, 2023. Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to contact@CRCrefugee.ca and should include ‘Project Coordinator’ in the subject line.

We appreciate the time that all prospective candidates put into this process, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you.

Full time position
Start date: immediately
Application deadline: March 22nd, 2023

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Organizational Information

FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario and attempts to address the problems of poverty and lack of resources, isolation, and discrimination through community-based programs which promote self-help, personal growth, community economic development and social justice.

Job Description

The In-House Lawyer will engage in public legal education enhancing our existing programs. Supporting our organization to expanding our remote services to small municipalities and rural areas across Canada to increase our support to refugee claimants and vulnerable migrants. As with all roles within the office, there are overarching responsibilities that apply including attendance to all staff and program specific meetings, following the policies of anti-oppression, confidentiality, the maintenance of accurate client records & files, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be practicing Refugee law with an emphasis on matters involving Basis of Claim, RAD Appeals, Deferral Request to CBSA, TRP, H&C applications for vulnerable refugee claimants and precarious migrants.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders (counterparts in project partners, other NGOs, bar associations international organisations and public institutions) for cooperation and case referrals.
• Conduct case-based advocacy, especially for high-risk cases, through petition writing, applying to relevant institutions and other proper methods.
• Identify and report the needs of legal information among refugee community, plan and implement awareness raising activities accordingly.
• Monitor the data and trends in protection, especially for refugees’ registration and access to services, and report them as required.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario as of the commencement date.
• Commitment to social justice issues and to working within a client-centered and trauma-informed framework.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Community legal clinic experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel is an asset.
• Ability to mentor others (Pro bono students and volunteers)
• Additional fluency in other languages is greatly appreciated.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by March 22nd, 2023 to: Alexandra Garcia via alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org.

We thank all applicants; however, due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you.

FCJ Refugee Centre