Position: Housing Search Worker
Language: Must be fluent in Farsi/Dari, in addition to English
Program: BC Safe Haven/ Settlement Orientation Service (SOS) program
Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Schedule: Hybrid, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Duration: August 17, 2026 – August 13, 2027
Location: Vancouver/Burnaby
Posting Date: July 16, 2026
Closing Date: July 23, 2026
Why Choose Us!
Join ISS of BC, one of the largest and first newcomer and refugee agencies in Canada. As well as being a values-driven organization, we pride ourselves on diversity, inclusion, innovation, and transparency. You can make lifelong friends and connections when you join our family. What's more, we also have multiple locations and offer flexible working and shorter working weeks than most organizations.
Summary
The Housing Search Worker assists asylum seekers and Refugee Claimants in their search for emergency or transitional housing in Metro Vancouver. Reporting to: Manager, BC SAFE HAVEN, Settlement Orientation Service (SOS) program.
How You Will Make a Difference
- Provides general information on the Metro Vancouver rental market through group orientation sessions or one-to-one appointments.
- Where possible identifies emergency, transitional, or longer-term housing options.
- Maintains a current listing of shelters, emergency and transitional housing for finding housing options (list of websites, contacts, etc.).
- Liaises with emergency and transitional housings, landlords and building managers to facilitate opportunities for housing options.
- Accompany clients to check into an emergency or transitional shelter as needed or arrange for a volunteer to accompany the client. May occasionally accompany clients to support with permanent housing.
- Registers clients for BC CHARMS as appropriate
- Provides administrative support related to rental information such as applications to BC Housing.
- Enters client data and service interventions into centralized database as client service occurs.
- Organizes and facilitates housing orientation workshops in groups or 1:1
- Referrals to settlement workers and other agencies as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned
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What You Bring
- Diploma in social services or other related field and Minimum of one (1) year recent, related experience in settlement services, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated effective communication in both written and oral English. Second language is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and time constraints and to deal with high-need clients and urgent situations.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations.
- Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial Criminal Record Check .
Position Competencies
- Communication: Able to convey timely accurate information clearly and appropriately to different audiences while actively listening and responding.
- Ethics and Integrity: Consistently makes decisions with integrity and builds trust through transparency, fairness and accountability.
- Service to Clients and Others: Proactively deliver high-quality service, understanding and responding effectively to the needs of others while maintaining positive relationships.
- Problem Solving : Analyzes issues, considers alternatives, and demonstrates effective decision-making skills to deliver innovative, impactful results.
- Functional Knowledge: Demonstrate deep expertise to solve complex problems and drive initiatives effectively.
Core Organization Competencies
- Delivering Results : Consistently achieve results by setting clear goals, prioritizing effectively, and following through with high-quality outcomes.
- Values Alignment : Demonstrates and promotes organizational values through daily actions and decision-making, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Valuing Diversity : Actively contributes to creating an environment where people from diverse backgrounds and abilities have equal access to services and resources
ISSofBC Value Proposition
- Hiring Salary: $25.36- $35.54 per hour
- Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity. Wage grids are reviewed annually. We are a proud and certified Living Wage BC Employer. Our current total compensation package continues to meet the requirements of living wages in BC to support our employees.
- 105 hours of vacation and 35 hours of personal leave
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Employer RRSP contribution at 3% with no required employee contribution. Optional employee RRSP contribution at 1-5% with employer contribution up to 5%
- Inclusive culture and supportive workplace with opportunity for innovation and development.
Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents.
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We acknowledge Indigenous Peoples on whose territories we are privileged to work, welcome and support newcomers, including immigrants, refugees and students. We honour the Nations who have always cared for these lands, waters, and air. In line with ISSofBC's commitment to equity, we promote inclusive employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. Guided by our values of Purpose, Improvement, Belonging, and being Genuine, we strive to create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and unique strengths are celebrated.
If You are Passionate about Making a Difference, Apply Now!
