Community Connections Practitioner – Temporary

Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is seeking a community connections practitioner to join our Immigrant Services department! In this role, you will build bridges between eligible clients, indigenous people, established immigrants, and long-time Canadians to promote intercultural exchange, and facilitate meaningful relationships. Community connection practitioners help promote a welcoming and inclusive community by educating the community on their role in the integration through public presentations and encouraging active engagement.

We offer:

• a discount on gym memberships and personal insurance,

• a welcoming, inclusive work environment where people thrive and,

• support from a dynamic and skilled team which enables you to grow your career.

Community Connection Practitioners:

• recruit program volunteers,

• maintain information and orientation packages for program participants,

• maintain monthly contact with program participants,

• develop and implement strategies and outreach activities and establish appropriate community partnerships to introduce programs,

• research and provide information on community programs, events and celebrations for clients and volunteers to attend,

• maintain accurate records, reports, statistical data, and program supports, and

• maintain a high level of client confidentiality.

Required skills and qualifications:

• an undergraduate degree and/or diploma in human services, social work, psychology, sociology, anthropology, or education,

• proven high levels of proficiency in computer skills, and

• extensive knowledge of Lethbridge community resource networks.

All new employees must provide a police information check and vulnerable sector check dated not less than 90 days prior to the date of hire.

Number of positions available: 1

Hours: Temporary for 1 year or upon the return of the incumbent, Monday – Friday 35 hours/ week.

Contact person: Najib Mangal

Application deadline: October 10, 2025

Apply online at LFSfamily.ca or email and reference job number 25IS7.

Lethbridge Family Services is an accredited social service organization. For more information, please visit LFSfamily.ca.

Lethbridge Family Services is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the clients we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring that all employment opportunities are inclusive to all people. We thank everyone for their interest in Lethbridge Family Services, however, we only contact the individuals selected to continue in the process.

Lethbridge Family Services eliminates barriers from the recruitment process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at hradministration@LFSfamily.ca so that supports can be put in place. Private information received in relation to your request for support will be used only to facilitate the recruitment process and shared only as needed with the selection committee.