Purpose
Enhance the resilience of IRCC-funded SPOs and strengthen the overall health of the settlement sector
Mandate
The working group is dedicated to understanding and improving the overall health of the sector, including fortifying organizational retention, recruitment, professional development and mental wellness of employees of IRCC-funded service provider organizations (SPOs).
Key Areas of Focus
Relationship to Governance Structure
The HOTS working group is a joint initiative that includes both SISDC and SIPPC members, and reports and submits recommendations to SISDC on workforce and organizational health issues affecting sector sustainability.
Resources
Background Document: AAISA – Health of the Newcomer Serving Sector in the PNT Region 2022
Quarterly Highlights
Conducted an engagement session with umbrella agencies to better understand priorities in the health of the sector
Developed an onboarding checklist template for agencies
Next Step: Explore currently available reports and data related to the health of the sector to identify gaps
Sector Membership
If you would like to connect with sector representatives or suggest a topic for national consideration, please contact: nse@amssa.org.
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Member
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title |
organization |
Province
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|---|---|---|---|
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Nina Condo |
Executive Director |
Elmwood Community Resource Centre |
MB, Sector Co-Chair |
|
Amanda Goodnough |
Executive Director |
The SPEC Association for Children and Families |
AB |
|
Ewa Esquivel |
Program Manager Language Instruction |
NorQuest College |
AB |
|
Kathryn Friesen |
Executive Director |
AAISA – Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies |
AB |
|
Priyanka Sheth |
Executive Director |
DBNC – Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre |
ON |
|
To be announced |
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To be announced |