Settlement Worker in Schools

Burnaby, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$37.98 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

Provide settlement support to students and families in a K–12 school district, drawing on knowledge of immigration and settlement issues. Support families through advocacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and connections to community and agency resources.

Job details

Settlement Worker in Schools Temporary Full-time - 35 hours/week Effective ASAP to March 31, 2027 Burnaby, one of British Columbia's most ethnically diverse urban school districts, is seeking applications for a qualified Settlement Worker interested in a temporary full-time position until March 31, 2027. Fluency in Spanish required. The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications Post-secondary degree or equivalent in related field, plus a minimum of one year related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience. Demonstrated experience with students and families in a K-12 educational setting in B.C., and cross-cultural competency and understanding of child development and youth issues. Fluency in English and assigned language(s). Thorough knowledge and experience working in a multicultural setting. Sound knowledge of negotiation, advocacy skills, conflict resolution and problem solving. Thorough knowledge of immigration policies and settlement issues. Sound knowledge of community and agency resources. Valid BC Driver's License (class 5). This is a temporary position working 35 hours/week. Hours of work are 08:30-16:00. This is a district position - school sites to be determined. The hourly rate of pay is $37.98 per hour. Fluency in Spanish required. Qualified applicants should apply through Make a Future (makeafuture.ca). Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted. The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree or equivalent in a related field and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates must have experience supporting students and families in a British Columbia K–12 setting, cross-cultural competency, fluency in English and Spanish, relevant settlement and community-resource knowledge, and a valid Class 5 BC driver's license.