Language Lead Jobs

TheAlbertaAssociationofImmigrantServingAgencies(AAISA)isanon-profitumbrellaorganization representing agencies that provide resettlement, settlement, and integration servicesto newcomers in the province of Alberta. Since 1980, we have been working to build the sector’scapacity to better serve newcomers by fostering collaboration, professionalization, and member-driven researchandpolicywork.

The position of Language Coordinator is responsible for providing tailored support to languageservice providers, through activities that promote coordination, information sharing, and capacitydevelopment across the system of services. Through its role, the Language Coordinator will buildunderstanding of emerging trends and represent the priorities of language providers across thebroadersettlementandintegrationsystem.ThispositionworkscollaborativelyacrossAAISA’sdepartments, to ensure knowledge on the language sector and to ensure its needs are representedacross AAISA programming. The Language Coordinator will actively strengthen the assets of theteamandprovide supportwhereneededbasedonshiftingconditions.

ROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

ENGAGEMENTWITHTHELANGUAGESECTOR

• Leadquarterlymeetingswiththelanguagesectortosupportinformationsharing,coordinationofservices, andcollaborationonsharedissues
• Gatherinformationonneedsandgapsrelatedtodifferentdeliverymodelsincludingface-to-face,hybrid,andonline teaching
• Identify different needs related to small centre and urban language training provision, aswellasregionallyspecific needs
• SupportopportunitiesforleadersinthelanguagesectorandIRCCtoshareinformationandcollaborate
• Undertake all facets of meetings coordination, including facilitation, creating supportingmaterials,logistics,minutes,andreporting
• Compileandpromoteinformationontrends,gaps,andneedsrelatedtolanguageproviders andservicedelivery
• ProvidesupporttoIRCCwiththe LanguageDeckcall,as requested
• Engageinregularmeetingswithlanguageprovidersacrosstheprovincethroughindividualsitevisits
• Lead and attend meetings related to the Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA)implementation,providingguidanceandsupporttoPBLAtrainersandassessors,andfacilitatingdiscussionsonPBLA-relatedtopicstoensureeffectiveimplementationandongoing improvement

RESOURCECOORDINATION,KNOWLEDGEMOBILIZATION,ANDPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

• Coordinate the sharing of specialized expertise and support resource mobilization andnavigationwithinthesector
• Support the identification of professional development needs, including those related todeliverymodelsincludingface-to-face,hybrid,andregularandongoing onlineteaching
• Collaborate with the professional development team at AAISA to identify the professionaldevelopmentneedsoflanguageproviders,developanddelivertrainingsessions,workshops, and other relevant resources to enhance the knowledge and skills of languageproviders
• Supportthecoordinationofprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities
• Compileagencyinformationonprogramming,clientsserved,andinternalexpertiserelatedservicedeliverytosupportcoordinationandknowledgemobilization
• Create resources and support the sharing of resources and relevant data with the languagesector
• Research,develop,prepare,recommendandimplementnewprogramsandservicesrelatedtolanguageneeds ofthe sector
• SupportaccesstorelevantAAISAtrainingandexpansionofrelevantAAISAofferings,throughcoursedevelopmentactivities

REPRESENTATIONOFTHELANGUAGESECTOR

• Shareinformationfromthebroadersettlementandintegrationsectorwithlanguageproviders
• Elevate emergent information within AAISA and relevant stakeholders, supportingresponsivenesstoneedsatalllevels
• Participateinrelevantmeetingsandpresentationstorepresentlanguagesectorprioritiesandpositions
• Representthelanguagesectorinactivitieswiththebroadernewcomerservingsector,including resettlementandsettlement serviceproviders
• Promotelanguagesectorprioritiesinregionalandnationalplatforms

COORDINATIONANDPARTICIPATIONWITHEXISTINGLANGUAGEBODIES

• Actively foster relationships with members and other stakeholders to build understandingofcontext,identifyopportunities forpartnership,andtailorAAISAsupports
• Meetregularlywithpartnerorganizationstodiscussneedsandrequestsfromthelanguagesector,coordinateactivities,andidentifyopportunitiesforthepromotionofactivities andcollaboration
• Actively foster relationships with members and other stakeholders to build understandingofcontext,identifyopportunities forpartnership,andtailorAAISAsupports
• ParticipationinmeetingshostedbytoLARCC,CLARC,NLAB,ATESL,ERLAC,andtheCalgaryLINCCoordinatorstosupportinformationsharing andcoordination
• Regularly engage in one-on-one meetings with relevant stakeholders, including FrenchLanguage/CLICprovidersandcoordinationbodies

OTHERDUTIES

• Supportthemaintenanceofastakeholderdatabaseandensureup-to-datedetailsoncontacts
• Makedecisionswithinan ever-changingsetofcircumstances,inpursuitofthestatedmission,vision,goals,andobjectivesoftheorganization
• Performotherdutiesasassigned by AAISA management
• ConductannualsitevisitstoagenciesinmunicipalitiesacrossAlberta
• Contribute to broader organizational deliverables, including event planning for conferencesandmeetings
• Minutetaking
• RegulartraveltoCalgaryand/orEdmonton,dependentonpublichealthconditionsandbasedonlocationofsuccessful applicant
• SupportthegrowthofAAISA’smembership
• WorkcollaborativelywithallAAISAunitsonprojectsandinitiativesastheyarise
• SupportAAISAinitiativesandprojects,includingtheProvincialEngagementInitiative,throughmeetingfacilitation,minutetaking,andmeeting support

QUALIFICATIONS

• ComprehensiveunderstandingoflanguageassessmentandLanguageInstructionforNewcomers to Canada(LINC)
• Strongwrittenandverbalcommunication
• Familiarityand/orexperiencewiththesettlementandintegrationsectoraswellas Canada’simmigrationsystemisanasset
• Adaptiveandresponsiveinadynamicworkenvironmentandwithshiftingpriorities
• ExperienceworkingwithWordPress,CRMs,Zoom,andtheMicrosoftOfficesuiteincludingTeamsandSharePoint
• Personablewithstrongrelationshipbuildingskills
• Experienceinstakeholderengagement,facilitation,projectplanningandimplementation,andcollaboration
• Post-secondaryeducationinarelatedfield
• Highlymotivatedindividualabletotakeinitiativewhilemaintainingalignmentwithteamandorganizational objectives
• Direct experience in language programming to newcomers through either languageinstruction,assessment, and/or administration
• Abilitytoworkindependently,whilebeingacollaborativeandcommunicativeteammember
• Experienceworkinginthenon-profitsectorisanasset
• Prioritywillbegiventoapplicantswithdemonstratedexperienceworkinginremoteenvironments

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to humanresources@aaisa.ca until a suitable candidate is found. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

AAISA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we work to sustain anti-discrimination and anti- racism practices in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression, age, physical or mental health, religion or beliefs, or any other status protected by law. Harassment or discrimination is not tolerated at AAISA. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.