wusc regional meeting slides (feb. 15, 2014)

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Presented by: Lindsay Marsh, AMSSA Cycling4Diversity SIETAR BC WUSC Regional Meeting Transferring WUSC skills to the job market

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Here is a short slideshow presentation for the Feb. 15th WUSC Regional meeting in Vancouver, including links to potential employers and job search strategies. I hope you find it helpful in your job search. All the best! Lindsay Marsh AMSSA

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Page 1: WUSC Regional Meeting Slides (Feb. 15, 2014)

Presented by:

Lindsay Marsh,AMSSACycling4DiversitySIETAR BC

WUSC Regional Meeting Transferring WUSC skills

to the job market

Page 2: WUSC Regional Meeting Slides (Feb. 15, 2014)

 Acknowledgement of the ancestral, traditional

territory of the Coast Salish People: the Squamish,

Musqueam & Tsleil-Waututh nations

“Let us find a way to belong to this time and place

together. Our future, and the well-being of all our

children rests with the kind of relationships we build

today.” Chief Dr. Robert Joseph

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Icebreaker

Diversity Scavenger Hunt

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Overview

• Multiculturalism Policy

• Immigrant settlement and integration

• The field of Diversity & Inclusion (D&)

• Intercultural Communication

“Creating welcoming communities requires the participation of all

sectors of the society”

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Respect for All Cultures / Ethnicities

Respect for All Abilities

Respect for All Sexual

Orientations

Respect for All Faiths / Religions

Respect for All Ages

Respect for All Socioeconomic Backgrounds

Respect for All Genders

Respect for All Appearances

Respect for All Family Types

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Tips

• Highlight your diverse background and intercultural competencies

• Contract work common in non-profit sector, but loyalty shown to employees

• Consider the type of person you are, work style

• Look for free training, dialogues, and leadership skills development!

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Job OpportunitiesB.C. Non-profits like AMSSA, the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC, a provincial umbrella non-profit agency with 75 member agencies that serve immigrants and multicultural communities

Canada-wide non-profits like the Canadian Institute of Diversity & Inclusion (CIDI)

Educational institutions like your schools!All levels of government like EmbraceBC, Provincial

Private Sector, Social Enterprises

•Search Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers

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Job TypesCommunity Development / EngagementProgram Coordinator / Manager

Communications Specialist, Marketing Manager

Event Planner

Director of Development, Fundraising Strategist

Volunteer Manager

Writer, Researcher

Social Media Strategist, Online Community Manager

Web Designer

Specific to the Non-profit Immigrant Settlement Sector: Settlement Counsellor, Employment Counsellor, Settlement Worker in Schools, Family Support Worker, Youth Worker

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Job Search• Go to events and job fairs• Volunteer! Join a Boards of Directors• Become an individual member of organizations, ie. SIETAR BC • Ask for informational interviews • Tell your networks you’re looking!

“Use every opportunity for networking!”

Websites to check regularly:

• AMSSA Job Board: http://www.amssa.org/jobs

• Charity Village: https://charityvillage.com/jobs/find-jobs.aspx

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Job Search, continued• Brand yourself• Follow influential leaders• Blog or tweet about your interests• Search key words• Leverage LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and blogs

Do you have any other tips or strategies that have worked well for you?

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Q & A

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Upcoming Events

Thank you!

Stay in Touch!

Contact [email protected]

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WebsitesB.C. Non-profits

AMSSA is the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC, a provincial umbrella non-profit agency with 75 member agencies that serve immigrants and multicultural communities.www.amssa.org | Job / Volunteer Board: http://www.amssa.org/jobs

In Metro Vancouver: Association of Neighbourhood Houses: http://www.anhbc.org/Burnaby Multicultural Society: http://www.thebms.ca/careervolunteerpostings.htmISSofBC: http://www.issbc.org/prim-corp-nav/job-postingsMOSAIC: http://mosaicbc.com/about-mosaic/employment-opportunities-mosaicPacific Community Resources Society: http://www.pcrs.ca/careersSUCCESS: http://www.successbc.ca/jobs/home.phpYWCA: http://www.ywcavan.org/YWCAjobboard/Job_Postings/118/36/0YMCA: http://www.vanymca.org/jobs/#JobOpportunitiesIn Surrey: DIVERSECity Community Resources Society: http://www.dcrs.ca/career-opportunities/

In the Fraser Valley:Abbotsford Community Services Society: http://www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com/Careers-Volunteers/Careers

Mission Community Services Society:http://www.missioncommunityservices.com/

In Victoria:Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA): http://www.icavictoria.org/about-us/careers

In Nanaimo:Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society (CVIMS): http://www.cvims.org/

In the Okanagan:Kelowna Community Resources Society: http://kcr.ca/

In B.C.’s North:Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS): http://imss.ca/jobs.php

Canada-wide Non-profits

Canadian Institute of Diversity & Inclusion (CIDI)http://www.cidi-icdi.ca/join-us/im/Canadian Red Crosshttp://www.redcross.ca/who-we-are/jobs

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WebsitesEducational Institutions

UBC: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/staff-careers/SFU: http://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/prospective-employees/current-job-postings.htmlKwantlen Polytechnic University: http://www.kpu.ca/hr/careeropportunityRoyal Roads University: http://humanresources.royalroads.ca/rru-careersUVIC: http://www.uvic.ca/hr/careers/index.phpDouglas College: https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Levels of Government

Municipal:City of Vancouver: https://vancouver.ca/your-government/find-and-apply-for-a-job.aspx

Metro Vancouver has over 1200 employees dedicated to serving the entire region and “creating a sustainable future.”http://public.metrovancouver.org/careers/Pages/currentvacancies.aspx

Provincial:EmbraceBC encourages a culture of inclusion that accepts and embraces difference by promoting multiculturalism and eliminating racism.http://www.embracebc.ca/WelcomeBC helps ensure new British Columbians are able to settle, gain employment, become active members of their communitieshttp://www.welcomebc.ca/home.aspx

BC Public Service Careers: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi

Federal:Citizenship and Immigration Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/department/careers/index.asp

Private Sector

Vancity prides itself on an inclusive work environment. They “believe in rewarding innovation, supporting diversity, and making a positive impact—socially, economically, and environmentally.”https://www.vancity.com/AboutVancity/Careers/

Note: Search Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, BC / Canada’s Top EmployersThe Best Employers for New Canadians: http://alliescanada.ca/resources/national-partners/best-employers-for-new-canadians/