Social Program Officers and Coordinators
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Social program officers and coordinators implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed. (National Occupational Classification)
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Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, incl. typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions and information
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information
- Settlement Counsellor Career Pathway – CERIC
- Development Job Profiles – My World Abroad
- Human Rights Career Paths – Humanrightscareers.com
- Eco Canada Career Profiles
- Charity Officer Job Profile - UK Prospects
- Careers in Social Development and Poverty Reduction - Gov. of British Columbia
- Fundraising Officer - Job description - Charity Village
- Social policy consultant career profile (video) - WorkBC's Career Trek
Education
A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a social science or related discipline, or in business administration is usually required. A master's degree in a social science or related discipline or in business administration may be required. Registration with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (formerly the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) is required for regulated Canadian immigration consultants. (National Occupational Classification)
U of M Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar & Catalogue outlines program admission and course requirements. Use the left menu to navigate to a specific faculty and program. To determine which degree path suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant. For support with course registration and academic issues, speak with an Academic Advisor.
Faculty and Department Homepages
Visit U of M's faculty and department homepage to learn about program application deadlines and processes, as well as additional in-house resources and opportunities.
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Management / I.H. Asper School of Business
- Health Studies - Family Health (formerly Family Social Sciences)
- Faculty of Social Work
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Labour market information
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Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Report (Winnipeg Region) - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S
- Settlement Worker- Job outlook for Canada
- Interview with an Outreach and Engagement Manager
Professional Associations
Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
- Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC)
- College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Manitoba 211- Directory of Social Service Organizations in Manitoba
- Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO)
- Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) - Part of the Inter-council Network
- Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet)
- Devex - Social enterprise and media platform for the global development community
Job Boards
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Other links
These external resources may provide you with additional information about the occupation and opportunities to build experience:
- Community Engaged Learning Programs – University of Manitoba
- Winnipeg Foundation’s Summer Internship Program (see SIP in recent years for example social program coordinator positions)
- AIESEC - University of Manitoba Student group with opportunities for international volunteer and work experience
- Manitoba Human Rights Commission
- Social Planning Council of Winnipeg
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- Career Advice – Third Sector (U.K)
- People Champion Spotlights - UNDP profile on Medium