POSTED: October 30, 2024

CLOSING: 1:00pm November 6, 2024

COMPETITION # SS-2024-71

Multi-Cultural Worker (MCW)

Temporary Assignment

Effective January 6, 2025, to December 31, 2025

*Required training for 2 days the week of December 9th*

International Student Program

35 hours per week (school term position, 10 months per year )

Salary starts at $27.04 /hr. at Step 1 plus 16% in lieu of benefits

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Vice-Principal IP, the Multi-Cultural Worker, participates in the ongoing planning and implementing of orientation strategies/ services to facilitate the successful academic and cultural integration of international students, under the general direction of the Vice-Principal IP and in regular consultation/ liaison with students, counselors, school principals/vice-principals, English Language Learner (ELL) teachers, parents/ guardians and Home Stay families. The position is key to the timely facilitation of communications in culturally understandable language. The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca . Required Qualifications and Experience: Grade 12 Graduation

Oral and written fluency in both English and Mandarin

Proven knowledge of the specific culture(s) being served and the differences from the Canadian culture

Demonstrated experience with new immigrants based on school demographics (e.g. Chinesecommunity)

Basic knowledge of the specific cultures educational system (e.g. cultural norms, course types, expectations on homework/ achievement)

Knowledge of the process of acculturation

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport with students, staff, parents and community members

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Valid B.C. Driver's license

Working knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment including personal computers and office SW OR an equivalent combination of training and experienceDesirable Qualifications and Experience:

Knowledge of School District administrative software

Basic knowledge of provincial K-12 school system and graduation requirements

Knowledge of local community support services (e.g. North Shore Multi-Cultural Society, SUCCESS, MOSAIC)

Ability to work flexible hours

Additional Languages would be an asset

Cantonese language skills considered an assetQualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process. West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca. We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a consent for Criminal Record Search to permit a criminal record review.