Join the Refugee Advisory Committee for Canadian Orientation Abroad in Canada

The Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) Program is calling for applicants to join the Refugee Advisory Committee (RAC).

The Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) Program recruits eight Refugee Advisors to join the COA Refugee Advisory Committee (RAC). The Refugee Advisory Committee is a new initiative through which former refugees who have resettled to Canada will actively participate in shaping pre-arrival information and orientation for future refugees and immigrants to Canada. 

Highlights of the position:

Advisors will be paid on a part-time basis.
They will be able to gain Canadian work experience and secure professional references.
They can work from anywhere in Canada remotely.
Must have a working knowledge of English to apply.

You can consult the International Organization for Migration (IOM) website for more details on the post description.

The deadline to apply is 31 May 2024.

For more information

What is the O-Canada (Orientation-Canada) App? - O-Canada App is the United Nations Migration Agency's digital tool for refugees selected for resettlement to Canada. From WelcomeOntario.
What is the role of the UNHCR in resettlement programs? - An article from WelcomeOntario.
What are the different refugee resettlement programs? - An article from WelcomeOntario to learn more about resettlement programs in Canada.