• Part Time

• Year Round

Position Summary
This position will be based out of our Fernie office and involves providing settlement support to newcomers to Canada. CBAL offers settlement and language services under contracts with B.C.’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Settlement Worker Abilities & Attributes
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• High degree of initiative, adaptability and creativity
• Experience working with newcomers
• Understanding of Canadian settlement trends, policies and challenges
• Comprehensive knowledge of support services and programming in the area
• Strong computer and administrative skills, including using Zoom
• Empathy, patience and understanding regarding sensitive issues
• Post-secondary degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience facilitating small groups and working with people who have a wide range of English language skills
• Driver’s license, clean driving record and access to a vehicle

Job Description
• Meet with clients and complete needs assessments
• Make referrals to community supports and programs based on client needs
• Provide orientation to the community and, more broadly, to Canada as needed
• Coordinate and, at times, present monthly workshops based on client needs and interests
• Complete electronic monthly activity reports
• Participate in monthly organization-wide settlement staff meetings
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities
• Communicate with community partners and the public about settlement services available in the Elk Valley

This position begins in October, with a schedule of 28 hours per week until June 30, 2026 at a wage of $27 per hour. Summer hours are available, but will be reduced during July and August.

Email cover letter and resume to Chrisy Hill, Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator, at elkvalleycoordinator@cbal.org by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 24, 2025.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.