‘OPEN DOORS PEI’Project Facilitator & Presenter (Call for Support)
Date: June 15
About the Opportunity:
The PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership Program (PIP) is seeking confident, organized, and engaging Project Facilitator & Presenter(s) to support the successful delivery of the Open Doors PEI project while leading presentations, workshops, and stakeholder communications.
Open Doors PEI: Hiring for Success is a newcomer-led initiative focused on promoting more inclusive and equitable hiring practices across Prince Edward Island. The project will be anchored in the lived experiences of racially marginalized newcomers and guided by the recent findings of the Immigrant Advisory Table (IAT) and BIPOC BPN Needs Assessment, with coordination support from the PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership (PIP).
This role combines project coordination with strong public speaking and facilitation skills to help the project stay aligned, with informed and motivated stakeholders.
Facilitators will report directly to the PIP Project Manager at IRSA. The ideal candidates will also work collaboratively with each other and with the PIP Project Coordinator, external DEI consultant(s), the Immigrant Advisory Table, and several IRSA staff.
The ideal candidates are excellent communicators who can manage project activities, facilitate meetings, and present information clearly to community stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Content Development
- Contribute lived experience and professional expertise to the development of inclusive hiring toolkits, presentation materials, and employer-facing resources
- Support the creation of campaign messaging that reflects PEI’s employment landscape and the realities of newcomer job seekers
- Collaborate with DEI consultants, the Immigrant Advisory Table and PIP staff to ensure materials are relevant, accessible, and solution-focused
- Deliver mock presentations to staff and advisors listed above to fine-tune presentations.
2. Project Coordination & Logistics
- Coordinate and support day-to-day project activities and timelines
- Prepare presentation materials, reports, agendas, and project documentation
- Monitor project progress and assist with task tracking and follow-ups
- Support workshop planning and project-related logistics when required
- Maintain accurate records and provide regular project updates
3. Workshop Delivery & Employer Engagement
- Co-facilitate 5–6 free employer workshops across PEI (minimum of 3 in-person, the remainder virtual) targeting HR professionals, small business owners, and nonprofit employers (Jan-Feb 2027)
- Deliver interactive presentations that address unconscious bias, systemic barriers, credential recognition, and inclusive hiring strategies
- Foster respectful dialogue and practical learning environments that encourage employer reflection and action
4. Digital Outreach & Knowledge Sharing
- Contribute ideas, content, and insights for social media and email campaigns, including inclusive hiring tips and success stories
- Participate in follow-up engagement with employers, including responding to questions and sharing additional resources
5. Evaluation & Reporting
- Collect participant feedback through surveys and informal debriefs
- Document workshop attendance, engagement levels, and recurring themes
- Contribute to facilitator reports, success stories, and final project evaluation findings
Qualifications & Skills
Required
- Lived experience as a recent newcomer jobseeker in Prince Edward Island (in 2021
or more recently). - Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, or community presentations
- Strong understanding of employment barriers facing newcomers
- Experience developing presentations, training materials or toolkits
- Experience developing social media content
- Comfort with both in-person and virtual facilitation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
Assets
- Knowledge of local labour market or experience working with PEI employers
- Understanding of unconscious bias and systemic racism
- Multilingual abilities
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and presentation software
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Access to reliable transportation, for meetings and presentations across the province as required.
What We Offer
- Contract honorarium of $2280 for each successful applicant (2 vacancies available, project estimation of 80-90 hours of work/person over approximately 9 months, including the delivery of 5-6 workshops)
- Administrative, logistical, and coordination support provided by the PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership and IRSA as required.
- Access to IRSA internal resources as identified, including all relevant support teams.
- Opportunity for professional exposure, leadership development, and community impact.
How to Apply
Please submit your expression of interest directly to PIP@IRSAPEI.CA, or drop off in person to IRSA PEI – 49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE. including the below requirements:
- Your resume
- A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for the project
- Include links to samples of previous presentations, workshops, or facilitation work
IRSA PEI encourages all qualified people to apply, to help contribute to the further diversification of ideas and support possible for our clients.
If you require any further support in the application or interview process, please just let us know how we can accommodate.
Application deadline extended to June 15th, 4:30pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.