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A huge congratulations to Eli Manning on her successful PhD thesis defense on November 28th at SFU Harbour Centre. Well done Dr. Manning! We are fortunate to have you as a colleague. Eli Manning, MSW, PhD (C) Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Simon Fraser University Unceded Territories of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations … Read more
Job Posting: Settlement Worker, Immigrant Services Temporary Part Time – 28 hours per week January 3rd to March 31st, 2017 Position Summary: To support immigrants and their families to understand, navigate and access social and economic systems in order to ensure their successful settlement and integration. To provide direct client services and manage a client … Read more
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Salvation Army of British Columbia POSITION: Shelter Support Worker (Casual) FACILITY: Gateway of Hope: Emergency Shelter LOCATION: 5787 Langley Bypass, Langley BC V3A 0A9 RESPONSIBILITIES: Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of guests Develops case plans Performs internal and external security checks Consistently demonstrates respect and empathy for all guests Monitors … Read more
On behalf of the Abbotsford Islamic Center and Bridging Gaps Foundation, we would like to cordially invite you, your staff, and your students to our event, ‘What Islam Is All About’. The event will be held at Abbotsford Legacy Sports Centre on Sunday, December 11th, 2016, from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. In lieu of … Read more
Opportunities for Professional Development The Canadian Centre for Child Protection now offers a new way to develop child protection knowledge and awareness. Our online training modules allow users to train at their own pace from a computer, tablet or smartphone with access to the Internet.1 Modules cover diverse topics that give users a more complete … Read more
Job Title: Adult Alcohol & Drug Counsellor Facility: Alouette Addictions Services #201 22477 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2T8 Classification: Temporary .5FTE Grid Level & Union: VIII; HSA Hours of work: Monday – Saturday Availability; 15-22.5hrs/week; Shifts will depend on the needs of the Agency: 8:30 – 5pm; 9:30 – 6pm & 10:30 – … Read more
Job Title: Adult Alcohol & Drug Counsellor Facility: Alouette Addictions Services #201 22477 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2T8 Classification: FTE Grid Level & Union: VIII; HSA Hours of work: Monday – Saturday Availability; 37.5hrs/week; Shifts will depend on the needs of the Agency: 8:30 – 5pm; 9:30 – 6pm & 10:30 – 7pm … Read more
St. Thomas University Tenure-Track Position in Social Work The School of Social Work, St. Thomas University, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1st, 2017, pending budgetary approval. St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with a full-time enrolment of 1,900. Its students graduate with … Read more
Some of our BSW students have initiated a clothing drive here in Abbotsford for the homeless. We will be colleting any donations of winter clothing items (coats, gloves, hats, blankets, etc.) here at the School of SWHS until December 15th, and they will be distributed shortly after to the community. Please drop off your items between … Read more
School of Social Work, Anglophone stream – Francophone stream Laurentian University’s School of Social Work is seeking six (6) qualified candidates for its English/Anglophone (BSW & MSW) and French/Francophone programs (BSS & MSS) to begin on July 1, 2017. Preferred candidates will have a completed doctorate degree in social work, or in a related discipline, … Read more