Program Coordinator, Leaders

Program Coordinator, Future Leaders

Professional, full‑time (Union) position located in Surrey, BC, with a hybrid schedule.

• Assist the Manager and Employment Specialists in delivering program activities.
• Conduct initial participant intakes to assess needs and eligibility.
• Proactively conduct outreach in the community to attract new youth participants and promote the program.
• Record detailed notes during meetings for accurate record‑keeping.
• Provide participants with information on life and employability services and make referrals to appropriate resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with community service providers to enhance program referrals.
• Plan, organize, and attend events such as forums and job fairs.
• Maintain an inventory of community resources and services available to participants.
• Collaborate with program staff and stakeholders to identify emerging needs and develop responsive strategies.
• Schedule, monitor, and oversee volunteers/practicum students and support their training plans.
• Facilitate effective coordination and communication within the team.
• Assist the Manager in compiling and tracking program data for internal and funder reports, maintaining accurate records in the CRM and program trackers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Diploma in a related human or social services field (preference for Career Development Practitioner).
• Minimum two years of experience in project coordination, administration, volunteer management, and working with youth, immigrants, or vulnerable populations.
• Experience with job development and job‑search techniques; sector‑specific knowledge is a plus.
• Solid understanding of workforce integration, immigrant and settlement issues, and challenges faced by youth and immigrant job seekers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural team.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Windows, Word, Excel, internet research, Canva, Doodle Poll, and social media.
• Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.

DIVERSE city is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities.