Settlement Worker and Employment Specialist – Farsi or Dari
Job Summary:
The purpose of BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC Safe Haven) is to support the social and economic integration of refugee claimants who are not eligible to receive services under federal settlement programs. Services are intended to wrap around refugee claimants in a way that supports them in all aspects of their initial settlement needs, including navigating immigration and legal processes, seeking authorization to work, English language classes, mental health support, access to services that provide food and housing, and finding employment opportunities.
The Settlement Worker and Employment Specialist will assist clients with settlement services, access to labour market information and support, and refer for counselling, where appropriate. Further, the Settlement Worker and Employment Specialist will be responsible for marketing and promoting the program to prospective employers in order to seek job opportunities for program clients.
Your Role:
Archway’s Settlement Worker and Employment Specialist with the Refugee Claimant Support Services BC Safe Haven contributes by:
- Providing settlement and employment services to refugee claimants in the Langley and Abbotsford locations, and Chilliwack (as needed), including referrals to mental health services, housing supports and English classes.
- Liaising with community partners to provide wrap-around supports for clients and for referral purposes.
- Delivering information sessions and workshops on topics such as health care, the Canada refugee claim system, banking, the local job market, resume writing, workplace safety, and other topics relevant to the refugee claimants’ needs.
- Providing assistance with BC Housing applications and/or rental assistance program applications, and one-on-one assistance in completing applications for non-immigration related services and resources.
- Organizing networking events for refugee claimants to learn about local resources in the community.
- Offering customized employment counselling services, in person or remote, relevant to the individual’s education and work experience, to provide employment information and support in the job search, career planning goals, resume building, and interview skills.
- Delivering short-term pre-employment training and access to training for the Employment Readiness Series, which includes resume writing, preparing covering letters, applying to positions, interview skills, accessing the hidden job market, digital literacy, and communication in the Canadian workplace.
This position is a great fit for someone who is knowledgeable about the refugee claim process, has an understanding and passion for working with individuals who have been impacted by trauma, has great interpersonal skills, strong professional boundaries, and is knowledgeable about community resources in the Langley and/or Abbotsford areas, and is knowledgeable about resources in the Lower Mainland.
- Post-secondary education in Social Services, Human Resources, Marketing, Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the refugee claim process and refugee claimant experience is an asset.
- Employment-based certifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Career Development Practitioner Certificate is an asset.
- Experience providing social services to refugee claimants or other vulnerable newcomers to Canada is an asset.
- Experience working and communicating with diverse multi-barriered newcomers to Canada.
- Experience working with individuals who have been impacted by trauma.
- Experience in assisting individuals find employment.
- Experience in networking and outreach is an asset.
The Job Requires you to have:
- A valid BC Driver’s License and satisfactory driver’s record.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Farsi or Dari.
- The use of a personal vehicle is required for program-related driving; must be able to be insured according to Archway’s transportation policy.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of trauma-informed care.
- Strong cross-cultural experience, sensitivity, and skills.
- Strong professional boundaries with clients.
- Ability to keep up to date on settlement and labour market information and industry trends and regulations as changes occur.
- Organizational and time management skills; able to balance and manage competing projects and priorities.
- Skills in using Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to create reports, presentations, and communication with clients, prospective employers, and the community.
- Ability to use virtual meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Knowledge and ability to use database programs.
- Knowledge of program and community partners in the Langley and/or Abbotsford area is an asset.
- Knowledge of Canadian workplace cultural norms.
- Knowledge of best practices in employment skills including resume and cover letter writing and formatting, networking, and interviewing.
- Direct, in-person contact with on-site staff and clients; adherence to health and safety protocols is required.
- Willingness and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Willingness to work from the Chilliwack office from time to time, as needed.
- A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment.
Interested applicants are to reference Posting #2026-185-01 in the subject line.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Email: jobpostings@archway.ca
Subject: Job Posting #2026-185-01
