Program Officer, Labour Mobility - Atlantic Canada

Our employer partner, a reputable non-profit organisation, is currently looking to add an experienced Program Officer of Labour Mobility to their team!

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Manager, Labour Mobility, the Program Officer will support skilled refugee relocation and settlement through economic immigration pathways across Eastern Canada. The successful candidate will build and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders to foster welcoming, inclusive communities and workplaces for refugees and newcomers.

Key Responsibilities:

Immigration & Candidate Relocation Support

• Coordinate the review and submission of immigration forms and track immigration milestones and processes in collaboration with WUSC team and external partners;

• Work collaboratively with overseas country staff to support beneficiaries information and training pre-departure that builds Canadian employment readiness; and

• Support the private sector with international recruitment processes, track employment offers, contribution fees, and associated administration.

Mobilizing Welcoming Communities / Settlement Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate newcomer arrival plans with employer and other partners;

• Help mobilize and liaise with economic development partners and settlement agencies to activate regional welcoming and retention strategies;

• Develop tools, materials and resources to support the participation of community members in settlement support of refugee labour mobility beneficiaries;

• Develop and deliver training to stakeholders as needed;

• Advocate and support where gaps remain in settlement service access; monitoring the needs of current labour mobility beneficiaries;

• Help maintain partnerships with employers, economic development partners, and community service providers; that support positive settlement outcomes and trust in novel labour mobility pipelines;

• Monitor remaining Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program sponsorship cases, including the social and financial requirements, and provide support to overcome barriers faced during sponsorship; and

• Provide touch points with remaining Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) beneficiaries, as needed.

Data Management & Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection and Learning

• Maintain and update electronic program records in compliance with funder and WUSC;

• Support data collection activities to monitor and evaluate the pilot;

• Respond to information requests and contribute to preparation of reports, as required; and

• Identify best practices across the program to document and share lessons learned on scaling refugee labour mobility.

Work Environment

• Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust, respect and safety.  

• Create a working environment is free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH)

• Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SEAH are in place consistent with the WUSC's safeguarding policies and WUSC's Code of Conduct. 

Qualifications:

Education

• A university degree in refugee studies, social sciences, global development, project management, business administration, or equivalent working experience.

Experience & Competencies

• A minimum of 1 year related professional experience, with significant experience in newcomer settlement; refugee sponsorship, and/or employer engagement;

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas:

  • newcomer settlement & community integration or refugee sponsorship

  • newcomer employment and Canadian labour standards

  • Canadian immigration system and processes

  • data management and coordination

  • building and strengthening partnerships with private and public sectors

• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build relationships, network, communicate and build capacity in a cross-cultural context are essential;

• Proven ability to produce quality work and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders; under pressure or tight deadlines

• Strong computer skills including the use of Google Suite, and attention to detail;

• Strong personal initiative, resourcefulness and capacity to work remotely both individually and as a team;

• High degree of comfort working in changing and/or uncertain environments;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• Ability to multitask, adapt and problem solve;

• Demonstrated diplomacy and patience;

• Valid drivers licence or working towards obtaining one is a strong asset.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Curious, enthusiastic and willing to innovate and adapt.

Languages

• Complete fluency in English is required.

• Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset.

We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

Recruitment Transparency & Compliance Statement

Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises Ontario-based employment opportunities in alignment with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) job posting requirements effective January 1, 2026.

As a third-party sourcing organization, Jumpstart reviews publicly advertised postings to support compliance with applicable requirements, including:

• Review of compensation disclosures

• Prohibition on “Canadian experience” requirements

• Disclosure of artificial intelligence use (where applicable)

• Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes

• Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings

Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determinations.