The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Planning and Economic Development department is seeking a temporary full-time Local Immigration Partnership Manager!

Position Summary

*The term of the contract is approximately from date of hire to March 31, 2028. This position is funded.*

Part of the Huron County Planning & Economic Development team, the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) Manager works in collaboration with the Huron County Immigration Partnership Council and its working groups to provide leadership to attract, welcome, integrate and retain newcomers in support of a strong, resilient and vibrant community. The LIP Manager develops and implements community based partnerships and plans, including strategic and action plans, to address newcomer settlement, cultural diversity, welcoming communities and economic prosperity, along with fostering a sense of belonging for immigrants and supporting diversity and inclusion efforts. The LIP Manager oversees relationships with funders and meets contractual obligations, builds relationships with government and various community stakeholders, and supervises staff, contractors and volunteers to move Huron County towards becoming a community where immigrants successfully settle, work and belong.

What We Offer

At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first.  We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion.  We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities.  When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge.  We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff.  When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand.  It’s a great place to work!

Learn more about working for the County of Huron: https://vimeo.com/699170923

Role and Responsibilities

• Managing relationship with funding organizations by seeking out and writing grant applications, monitoring and implementing activities/budgets, preparing monthly expense claims, writing financial and narrative reports, conducting evaluation activities attesting to project impact
• Supervising the recruitment, training and management of staff members, contractors, and volunteers to assist with the project
• Facilitating regular meetings with the Partnership Council and Working Groups to catalyze development of innovative and collaborative solutions for newcomer attraction, integration and retention
• Fostering and strengthening partnerships across immigration stakeholders, sector organizations, the business community, government agencies, staff, and the broader community in order to advance the settlement and integration outcomes of newcomers
• Collaborating with researchers to guide the development of locally-appropriate research related to newcomer settlement and integration, along with community needs and gaps
• Collaborating with employers, entrepreneur support organizations and workers to strengthen economic and worker integration and participation
• Serving priority populations (newcomers, immigrants) by connecting them with service providers and informational resources
• Interacting with the public to answer inquiries and share information to build communities that are welcoming and create a sense of belonging for newcomers
• Partnering with community groups and organisations to host community events
• Facilitating the development of the three-year strategic plan and annual action plans
• Implementing and/or supporting departmental strategies including the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Developing partnerships for marketing purposes and organizing outreach for promotional presentations
• Remaining attuned immigration to local cultural sector to stay informed of new players, needs, policies and challenges
• Preparing reports for Council
• Overseeing the development of information products for newcomers and community members that include information sheets, brochures, advertisements, website content, and social media materials
• Representing and promoting the County of Huron at external events as well as acting as spokesperson for immigration-related issues and advocacy in Huron County to government and external bodies

Qualifications and Education

• Post-secondary 3-4 year degree in Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration, Research Analysis or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience working in the a public policy and/or social service environment
• Proven track record of working with multiple stakeholders to catalyze collaboration
• Knowledge of immigrant and refugee programs and related legislation
• Strong report writing, research, and analytical skills to meet the program objectives and work to tight deadlines
• A successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Willingness and ability to travel when required

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to evaluate the needs of the community and stakeholders
• Experience in public speaking and event planning for a wide variety of audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with committees, boards and volunteers, general public, staff and council
• Demonstrated success in community engagement and outreach initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work alone with minimal supervision as well as in a team setting
• Volunteer coordination and management
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and prepare reports in a timely fashion
• Creativity and ability to be flexible on the job
• Proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft suite, website content and social media

Competitive Compensation

• $41.24 to $48.24 per hour; as per the 2026 non-union pay grid
• Payment in lieu of benefits
• Optional pension plan

Please forward your letter of application and resume to humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca

Submission Guidelines:

• We would love to have you join our team!  To apply for this position, please ensure that:
• Email subject is “Local Immigration Partnership Manager”
• The cover letter is a maximum of one page
• Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
• The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.