Coordinator

Socio-Economic Development Officer

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.

Job Type: Permanent, 35 hours/week
Work Location: Thunder Bay or other city in Northwestern Ontario
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 per year
Benefits: Competitive benefits including group insurance, vacation, sick days, and paid personal leave.

Mandate
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.

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

Interested candidates should send their resume along with a cover letter in French to:

Thomas Mercier

Coordinator

tmercier@reseaudunord.ca