JOB VACANCY: Conference organizer
 

The CCR is seeking a person on a 10-month contract as partial replacement for a staff person during a leave of absence.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the logistical and administrative aspects of the CCR fall 2009 and spring 2010  conferences and the working group meetings in February 2010.
  • Supports the CCR’s work in the area of settlement and integration, through networking, communication, organizing and research.

The position is for 4 days a week, from 28 September 2009 to end July 2010 (flexibility required for full-time availability during peak times, notably around the fall and spring consultations).

Based in Montreal.  Reports to the Executive Director, under the supervision of the Settlement Policy Director.

Qualifications

  • demonstrated commitment to human rights/social justice
  • demonstrated talent for organizing and administration
  • networking skills
  • awareness of the issues affecting immigrants and/or refugees (familiarity with settlement issues an asset)
  • strong problem solving skills
  • demonstrated initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • excellent communications skills
  • good spoken and written English
  • spoken French (written French an asset)
  • computer skills
  • availability to travel within Canada (3 trips are scheduled)

Salary scale: Per annum rate of $25,000 (equivalent to $31,250 for full time).

The CCR encourages applications from refugees, immigrants, people of colour, gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people.

To be considered, candidates should submit their CV and a 2-page letter explaining why the position interests them and what they consider the main assets they would bring to the position.  Applications should be sent in Word or Wordperfect (no PDF please) to personnel@ccrweb.ca.  Applications must be received at the latest by Monday 14 September 2009.

Interviews will be held Friday 18 September 2009.

We welcome all applications but regret we are only able to respond to applicants invited for an interview.

For more information about the CCR, please consult our website: ccrweb.ca