JOB POSTING: National Coordinator & Advocacy Lead (1 position), Pan-Canadian Task Force on Women in Migration Project
ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS CENTRE (MWC)
Founded in 1986, MWC is a non-profit organization that works to promote and advance access to justice for migrant workers by providing legal services, advocacy, research, public education, and engaging in law and policy reform initiatives. Our members include migrant workers working in low-wage jobs in the caregiving, agriculture, food processing, retail, and hospitality sectors, including migrant workers who have lost legal status in Canada. MWC envisions a society in which all workers are entitled to secu re immigration status and access to fair, safe employment. We strive to advance the rights of migrant workers to equally participate in Canadian society and the Canadian economy.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is anticipated to be a full-time contract position for a period of two and half years (until March 2024). This is an exciting opportunity to support the creation of a national network of women with lived experience, academics, migrant advocacy and community organizations and to identify trends and promote policy solutions aimed at ending discrimination against women migrants in Canada.
The National Coordinator & Advocacy Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of the project as a whole, coordinating resources, activities and key personnel to ensure project deliverables and timelines are achieved, in accordance with the project plan and budget. This will require strong expertise in project management, advocacy and facilitation skills. A key piece of the role will involve policy work to support advocacy, including preparing policy reports, presentations and briefs. The National Coordinator is based out of the MWC and will report to the MWC Managing Director.
Application Deadline: Friday, December 10, 2021
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National Coordinator & Advocacy Lead, Pan-Canadian Task Force on Women in Migration Project
