World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)

Manager, Student Refugee Program Network

World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ottawa • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$70,800 - CA$83,200 per year

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • The Manager, SRP Network provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for the Refugee Sponsorship and Campus Mobilization functions of the Student Refugee Program (SRP).
  • This role is accountable for ensuring the WUSC Local Committee network maintains compliance with Private Sponsorship of Refugee (PSRP) requirements.
  • Governing the annual cycle for refugee sponsorship commitments, including coordinating the launch, collection, detailed review, and final approval of all annual sponsorship commitments.
  • Supporting the annual SRP matching process in collaboration with the Regional SRP team and SRP Operations Team.
  • Designing and conducting rigorous monitoring and quality assurance activities across the LC network to ensure compliance with all requirements.
  • Coordinating the allocation of the SRP Growth and Retention funds annually.
  • Provide guidance to the Regional SRP team to use with Local Committees to effectively prepare for and respond to sponsorship audits.
  • Coordinating the communication to Local Committees, SRP students and Alumni to ensure content is accurate, timely, and streamlined for relevant audiences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in social sciences, global development, project management, business administration, or in a related field;
  • Minimum of Seven years of experience in the development and/or management of projects/programs including 5 years of experience in team management;
  • Extensive technical experience in WUSC’s areas of programming: inclusive education, skills for employment, inclusive market systems development, youth empowerment, women’s economic empowerment;
  • Knowledge of frameworks and good practices of labour standards (familiarity with hospitality and tourism sector, HR employment needs and labour laws, an asset);
  • Proven ability to work productively with a variety of stakeholders to run participatory processes and meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products;
  • Excellent capacity building skills, with demonstrated experience in effective training, coaching and facilitation
  • Experience in the following areas: Refugee resettlement or settlement sector Newcomer employment and labour standards, job development Canadian immigration system and processes Building and strengthening partnerships with private, public and academic sectors Project management;
  • Proficient computer skills. Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build relationships, network, communicate effectively in a cross-cultural context are essential;
  • Strong personal initiative, resourcefulness and capacity to work individually and as a team;
  • Demonstrated capacity to work remotely;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills;
  • Superior communication skills (oral and written), with a clear, concise, persuasive writing style;
  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;
  • Ability to motivate others;
  • Ability to multitask, adapt and problem solve;
  • Demonstrated diplomacy and patience;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Benefits
  • 35-hour workweek
  • ability to work flexible hours
  • Remote-friendly workplace, with free access to our Ottawa office
  • 4 weeks annual leave
  • Paid sick days (10) and special leave days (5)
  • Extensive health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, 100% covered by us
  • Group RRSP contributions, from day 1
  • 300$ reimbursement for home office equipment
  • Parental leave top-up
  • Being part of a friendly, caring and enthusiastic team!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementcapacity buildingtrainingcoachingfacilitationrefugee resettlementNewcomer employmentlabour standardsCanadian immigration systeminclusive education
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsinfluencing skillsrelationship buildingcommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementproblem solvingadaptabilitymotivationdiplomacy
Certifications
Bachelor degree in social sciencesBachelor degree in global developmentBachelor degree in project managementBachelor degree in business administration