Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) Trainer

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) provides nation-wide services to address the training, knowledge and support needs of Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) involved in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/sponsor/index.asp). Catholic Crosscultural Services is seeking an RSTP Trainer to develop and deliver training to private sponsors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Working in cooperation with the RSTP Coordinator and Trainer, develop and deliver training to private sponsors involved in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program

· Develop up-to-date materials and delivery formats to address multi-level training needs/interests

· Assist in organizing and hosting an annual planning conference and four regional training/consultations

· Build the training capacity of RSTP by developing and monitoring local trainers in each region

· Schedule, deliver and evaluate regional training services across Canada; make modifications in response to evaluation

· Develop a professional development program for regional trainers to ensure incorporation of recent sponsorship information, materials and methods

· Develop specific training modules for conferences and consultations addressing basic and advanced training needs and interests

· Respond to inquiries from sponsors in a timely manner and in a variety of media

· Develop and deliver on-line training to expand program reach to sponsors across Canada

· Develop new materials in accessible user friendly formats in both official languages to meet the changing needs of private sponsors

· Ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of training programs and media and the adaptation of materials and methods to meet emerging needs

· Work with the RSTP Coordinator and stakeholders to develop an annual strategic program plan

· Travel across Canada as required (approximately 4 – 6 times annually for 2 – 3 days per trip)

· Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Undergraduate degree or equivalent training in human services or adult education field

· Demonstrated knowledge of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program; prior experience working with PSR is an asset

· Experience in delivering adult education programs to diverse groups and in multiple formats

· Experience in the development of curriculum and materials

· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; preference will be given to candidates who are able to deliver service (both written and oral) in French. Additional language skills an asset.

· Knowledge of Canada’s immigration, resettlement and refugee protection policies, and the global refugee migration system

· Experience with delivering training and networking services in a web-based environment

· Proven skill in working productively with people with diverse backgrounds

· Ability to travel within Canada and work weekends and evenings as required.

Location: Scarborough, with required occasional travel within Canada

Reports to: RSTP Manager

Salary: $49,886 per annum, plus benefits

Hours of work: 35 per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime as required.

Please reply in writing, quoting file T105,

no later than 5:00 PM on October 4, 2011 to:

RSTP Hiring Committee, 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 401, Toronto, Ontario M1P 4X4

Email: resume@cathcrosscultural.org

CCS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.