Supervisor, Immigrant Services, Community & Employment
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
Guaranteed Started Annual Salary: $57,500 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Guaranteed Started Annual Salary: $57,500
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 7+ years of previous experience and post-secondary education or a comparable combination of experience and education.
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Positions available
- 1
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Immigrant Services Supervisor- Community & Employment Initiatives
Full-time Permanent
Location: Waterloo Region
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Full Time-Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: December 14, 2026
Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2026
Guaranteed Started Annual Salary: $57,500
Why Join the Y?
The Supervisor of Immigrant Services will provide leadership for employees, operational issues, funding relationships and further program development as a key member of the IS leadership team.
Who are we…
The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here.
We strive to be a great place to work so that all employees can live with purpose, passion, and potential to Shine On! This is where you come in.
What you’ll Be Doing…
- Responsible for operational planning for Immigrant Services for the programs under their supervision
- Support a team of Settlement Workers in assisting newcomers by conducting comprehensive needs assessments, delivering accurate and timely information and orientation sessions, and providing appropriate referrals to community and government services, in alignment with IRCC’s expected outcomes and service delivery standards
- Monitoring the operations and financial progress status of the programs under their supervisor
- Provide Manager of Immigrant Services, internal/external stakeholders and funding partners with regular updates and monthly reports.
- Responsible for hiring, training, leading and coaching of employees on the team.
- Ensuring that funder/government reports are accurate and submitted as per timelines.
- Assisting program leaders in the preparation of funding/grant applications.
- Managing employees by participating in the selection, performance management, coaching and training programs/processes etc.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships within the community – liaison with strategic community partners and agencies and active participant in networks, alliances and planning groups.
- Provide leadership and operational coaching to their direct reports to ensure effective consistent communication regarding daily operations, policies and procedures and best practices.
- Build positive relationships with key referral partners, to ensure quality of services and identify community needs.
- Ensure risk management plans are implemented and non-compliance issues are resolved.
- Participating as a positive member of the overall Leadership Team.
- Assumes other duties as assigned.
What you will bring…
- 7+ years of previous experience and post-secondary education or a comparable combination of experience and education. University Degree specializing in Social Work or equivalent disciplines such as Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy.
- Experienced people leader with a demonstrated understanding to serve the needs of newly arrived Canadians in our region.
- Knowledge of immigration legislation and trends
- Previous experience in:
- Leading teams (minimum of 1-3 years’ experience preferred)
- Hiring and onboarding of new team members
- Resolving team and client issues
- Settlement sector and understanding of immigration legislation and trends.
- Developing settlement programs including measuring key metrics (e.g. outcomes)
- Strong people focus and have an ability to build positive relationships.
- Ability to work within government agreements escalating issues to Manager as appropriate.
What you will gain…
You will join a dynamic team of passionate camp leaders and an organization that has a massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you will also be a part of a global movement. Your work will have an impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you. We provide several continuous professional learning and growth opportunities.
Applications..
If you are an external candidate interested in joining our team, please click the apply button below to create an application. Internal candidates can apply through the internal career center by clicking here. The posting will be open until November 30, 2026. However, we will begin reviewing applications as they arrive to find the right person for this opportunity.
The YMCA of Three Rivers proudly serves the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. Our purpose is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here.
The YMCA of Three Rivers embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers. The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. For more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy, please visit our website.
Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our Career Page.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead Immigrant Services operations and staff, including planning, hiring, coaching, program development, financial monitoring, and compliance with funder requirements. Maintain community and funding partnerships, oversee accurate reporting, and ensure newcomers receive needs assessments, information, and appropriate referrals.
Requirements
Requires at least seven years of relevant experience and post-secondary education or an equivalent combination, with a university degree in Social Work or a related discipline specified. Candidates should have people-leadership experience, knowledge of settlement services and immigration legislation, and experience with hiring, program development, outcomes measurement, and resolving team or client issues.
Skills
- Operational Planning
- People Leadership
- Hiring And Onboarding
- Coaching And Training
- Performance Management
- Settlement Services
- Immigration Legislation
- Program Development
- Needs Assessment
- Community Referrals
- Financial Monitoring
- Funder Reporting
- Grant Applications
- Community Partnerships
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Relations
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Management & Leadership
- Human Resources
Keywords
- Immigrant Services
- Settlement Services
- Newcomer Support
- Immigration Legislation
- Operational Planning
- Program Development
- Needs Assessment
- Information And Orientation Sessions
- Community Referrals
- IRCC
- Service Delivery Standards
- Financial Monitoring
- Funder Reporting
- Grant Applications
- Hiring
- Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Employee Coaching
- Training
- Community Partnerships
- Stakeholder Relations
- Risk Management
- Outcomes Measurement
- Government Agreements
- Social Work