Who We Are

The Canada Homestay Network Society is a non-profit society, that has helped tens of thousands of students find a home away from home in Canada. We connect international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families for the past 30 years.

Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families.

About the Host Ambassador and Community Events position

Reporting to the National Host Capacity lead and working closely with Relationship Managers, the Host Ambassador and Community Events Coordinator is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with host families, students, school staff, and community organizations with on-site representation and conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts).

This is a permanent part-time (10 hrs, approximately per week) vacant position in the Saskatoon region.

It is a hybrid role, with an hourly wage between $18.00-$20.00.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with host families, students, school staff, and community organizations;
• On-site representation: Acting as a brand ambassador at events, interacting with attendees, the community, local nonprofits organizations, answering inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience to represent CHN services;
• Delivering presentations at events;
• Conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts) at their homes to ensure the home, rooms and family environment meet the required standards (see Interview/Home Visit Guide);
• Monitor and manage student-host relationships including documenting all relevant aspects of decisions, communications, and interactions while upholding our Client Care & Customer Service philosophy.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent sales and interpersonal skills with the willingness and ability to promote and sell the CHN homestay program;
• Experience working with and/or alongside non-profits, and community organizations;
• Proven ability to represent a company in public settings, including speaking at events, giving presentations, and participating in community initiatives;
• Demonstrated experience in event planning, coordination, and participation, from small local gatherings to larger community events;
• Positive communication skills including conflict resolution;
• Working knowledge of database software products as well as online communication tools (preferably Excel, Word, Filemaker Pro, and Teams);
• Effective business writing skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills, including attention to detail.

This role requires the successful candidate to clear a Criminal Record Check, have a full and valid drivers license with a reliable vehicle that has at least 2 million auto insurance liability coverage, a mobile phone for emergency support, a digital camera, and access to high-speed internet.

How to apply

To view the full scope of this role, please consult the complete job description. If you are interested in communicating with cultures from around the world and helping change international students’ lives while in Canada, please apply with your cover letter and resume.