Community Connector Team Leader

Position: New Westminster Community Connector Team Leader

Organization: Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families

Location: 422 Sixth Street, New Westminster

Employment Type: Part-time, 3-year Contract Hours: Year 1 – 21 hrs/week, Year 2 – 17.5 hrs/week, Year 3 – 21 hsr/week)

Rate: $25/hour (contractor position)

About Us

The Lower Mainland Purpose Society (Purpose Society) is a community-based, multi-service non-profit organization that delivers a wide range of social, health, educational, and residential programs to children, youth, and families across the Lower Mainland. Our mission is to enhance well-being, strengthen family connections, and promote personal empowerment through a client-centered approach in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that values diversity and community connection.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized and community-driven Project Team Leader to lead the implementation of the SDI Community Connector (Community Broker) model in New Westminster. This role is part of a multi-year pilot project funded through the Service Delivery Improvement (SDI) stream of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), aimed at improving access to settlement services for newcomers through neighbourhood-based outreach and support.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate recruitment, training, and onboarding of 'Community Connectors' in collaboration with the SDI Pilot Project team.
• Ongoing supervision of the 'Community Connectors'
• Liaise with Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) table, municipal departments, schools, health authorities, and other stakeholders to support project alignment and community engagement.
• Support the development and implementation of Community Action Plans and culturally responsive outreach strategies.
• Facilitate regular meetings with Community Connectors and project partners to ensure consistent communication and collaboration.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely submission of reports, data, and deliverables as outlined in the agreement.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to evaluation activities, including data collection and performance measurement.

What You Bring

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience as immigrants, refugees, or newcomers, or those with strong ties to newcomer communities.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree from a recognized educational institution in a relevant discipline (Community Development, Social Work, Public Health, Education) - or equivalent proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of newcomer needs, local service systems, and community engagement in New Westminster.
• Experience working with diverse populations using trauma-informed, culturally safe, and inclusive practices.
• Experience in community engagement strategies

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, including managing timelines, deliverables, and reporting for funded community-based initiatives.
• Familiarity with Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approaches and strengths-based engagement strategies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and digital tools for project management and reporting.
• Training in trauma-informed practice, GBA+ (Gender-Based Analysis Plus), or intercultural communication is highly valued.
• Lived experience as a newcomer is a strong asset.
• Fluent in English, French and additional languages are an asset.

Required:

• Three professional references
• Criminal record check
• Valid First Aid Certificate (Basic Emergency First Aid with CPR-A or equivalent)

Why Join Us

Be part of a mission-driven organization that creates meaningful change in people's lives. As a Newcomer Guide, you will:

• Support equity-deserving and newcomer communities in accessing vital services
• Foster personal empowerment and informed decision-making
• Help build welcoming, connected, and resilient neighbourhoods

Your work will directly contribute to programs made possible through public funding and strong community partnerships. If you're passionate about inclusion, connection, and community-building, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Three references
• Criminal record check
• Valid First Aid Certificate (Basic Emergency First Aid with CPR-A or equivalent)

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 36 months

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have lived experience as a immigrant, newcomer, or racialized person?
• Are you able to communicate in English and at least one other language used in New Westminster communities (e.g., Punjabi, Tagalog, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, etc.)?

(Yes / No + optional list)

Work Location: In person