Socio-Economic Development Officer

The Francophone Immigration Support Network of Northern Ontario (Réseau du Nord) are looking for a Socio-Economic Development Officer! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!

The Francophone Immigration Support Network of Northern Ontario(Réseau du Nord) is seeking a proactive, dynamic, collaborative, and versatile individual to fill the position of socio-economic development officer for the Northwestern region of Ontario. The Réseau du Nord is a program funded by IRCC and hosted by the Carrefour francophone de Sudbury, as well as the Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario. It creates connections between organizations in Northern Ontario to establish a system that facilitates the attraction, reception, integration, and retention of Francophone newcomers. It stands out as a facilitator of cohesion and collaboration among the network of organizations and stakeholders involved in the Francophone immigration continuum.

Employer Name: Francophone Immigration Support Network of Northern Ontario (Réseau du Nord)
City: Thunder Bay or another city in Northwestern Ontario
Province: ON
Application Deadline: December 13th, 2024
Email: tmercier@reseaudunord.ca
Hours of Work: Permanent, 35 hours/week (Start Date January 2025)
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: $50,000 to $60,000 per year (Competitive benefits including group insurance, vacation, sick days, and paid personal leave)

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

Reporting to the Coordinator of Réseau du Nord, the development officer contributes to the smooth operation of the program, with the following responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain partnerships with municipalities, post-secondary institutions, employers, and organizations in Northwestern Ontario.
• Organize, manage, and establish local committees focused on Francophone immigration in the Northwestern region.
• Develop and implement local action plans in the Northwestern region.
• Represent the Réseau du Nord at committees, meetings, conferences, and community events of partners.
• Write reports, articles, support letters, grant applications, and other written documents.
• Support members and partners of the Réseau du Nord in their Francophone immigration projects.
• Coordinate and mobilize regional partners around collaborative activities to advance Francophone immigration issues.
• Conduct awareness activities and follow-ups with employers and community partners.
• Identify gaps and potential solutions to improve the Francophone integration pathway.
• Perform any other tasks deemed relevant by the employee and the coordinator in line with IRCC guidelines.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

Collaboration
• Be fully committed to the overall success of Francophone immigration in Northern Ontario.
• Engage in open discussions to find the best possible solutions by expressing ideas, opinions, concerns, and questions candidly.
• Actively participate in the implementation of team decisions.
• Follow through on commitments and expectations within prescribed deadlines.
• Accept criticism without becoming defensive, understanding that it is offered in the best interest of the organization and oneself.

Adaptability
• Adjust quickly to specific circumstances.
• Be attentive, curious, and open to ideas that differ from or contradict one’s own.
• Assume good intentions and ask clarifying questions to better understand and accurately interpret clients’ ideas.
• Be versatile and willing to take on or contribute to projects and tasks that may not necessarily fall within one’s main areas of expertise.
• Acknowledge that one does not know everything and seek input from other experts when necessary.

Proactivity
• Be a leader and able to identify gaps in the field, potential challenges of an initiative or project, development opportunities, etc.
• Demonstrate creativity in finding the necessary resources (funds, partnerships, experts, etc.) to implement a project.
• Be bold and propose new ways of doing things, new tools, solutions, etc.
• Offer help, expertise, and solutions to the served clientele without necessarily waiting to be asked.
• Remain efficient and organized while maintaining a focus on collective goals to prevent fragmentation.

Catalyst
• Act as a liaison and ensure the coordination of partners to develop continued integration.
• Solicit and value everyone’s opinions by going beyond obstacles and limitations to identify solutions and move things forward.
• Celebrate collective and community successes as well as those of the organization.
• Lead change by daring to step outside one’s comfort zone and innovate when necessary.
• Serve as a role model to encourage stakeholder accountability by maintaining a high level of clarity regarding commitments, decisions, common goals, and messages to be conveyed.

Competencies and Skills
• Skills in consultation, networking, and capacity building among partners
• Skills in consultation, research, prioritization, and planning
• Excellent public relations and promotional skills
• Knowledge of issues specific to Francophone communities in Northwestern Ontario
• Understanding of the needs of Francophone newcomers in Northwestern Ontario
• Familiarity with organizations in Northwestern Ontario
• A university degree in a field related to immigration, economic development, administration, management, or political and social sciences
• Relevant experience in one of the mentioned fields
• Proficiency in software such as MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Google Suite
• Excellent understanding of both French and English
• Valid driver’s license

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Interested candidates should send their resume along with a cover letter in French to:
Thomas Mercier
Coordinator
tmercier@reseaudunord.ca

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