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Pathways to Prosperity Call for New Settlement Sector Co-Chair

February 11, 2026

Deadline to Apply: March 16, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

The Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) Partnership is seeking a new Settlement Sector Co-Chair to co-lead the Partnership and help ensure it continues to effectively serve the needs of the sector. All interested parties are invited to apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume. The P2P Governance Committee will then interview select candidates and appoint the successful applicant.

 

About Pathways to Prosperity

Pathways to Prosperity (www.p2pcanada.ca) is a national alliance dedicated to providing an evidence base for newcomer settlement and integration, and the promotion of welcoming communities in Canada. Core funding is provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to conduct relevant projects and to hold knowledge-sharing events.

The Partnership is led by Co-Chairs representing the academic community and settlement sector, with the Advisory Council providing ongoing advice and strategic direction. Three standing committees ensure that issues important to P2P are given attention:

  • Francophone immigration outside of Quebec;
  • Immigration to small, medium, and remote communities;
  • Student and junior scholar engagement in the Partnership.

Ad hoc committees are set up as needed, such as the annual conference and workshops planning committees, and project working groups.

 

Role, Time Commitment, and Term

The P2P Co-Chairs are responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Partnership and overseeing effective project completion and knowledge mobilization. The Co-Chairs will not personally serve on committees for other national research organizations (e.g., Canadian Metropolis, CERC in Migration and Integration).

With the Academic Co-Chair, the primary duties of the Settlement Sector Co-Chair include:

  • Chairing the Advisory Council, Governance Committee, and some Working Groups
  • Ensuring that meetings of the Advisory Council are held regularly, with at least six meetings a year
  • Ensuring that all P2P activities are completed in an effective and timely manner
  • Presiding at major events of the Partnership
  • Promoting a culture of collaboration within the Partnership
  • Maintaining the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, and Confidentiality Policies as they apply to the Partnership and its operations
  • Serving as a public spokesperson for the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership, including in relations with funders
  • Ensuring regular communication with P2P partners, collaborators, and participants
  • Recruiting and appointing new members for the Advisory Council, in consultation with the Governance Committee
  • Recruiting and appointing new members for the Standing Committees, in consultation with the Standing Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs

Relevant expenses will be covered by the Partnership (e.g., travel to Annual National Conference). The expected time commitment for the Settlement Sector Co-Chair is approximately 5 hours per month.

The Settlement Sector Co-Chair will be appointed for an initial two-year term, with the possibility of renewal for two additional terms on the recommendation of the Governance Committee.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working in a leadership position in the settlement sector
  • Commitment to working with academics and government officials to provide an evidence base for the work of the sector.

 

Preferred Assets

Additional assets include (but are not limited to):

  • Representation in a leadership role in national settlement and integration networks
  • A pan-Canadian perspective and established cross-regional networks
  • Experience convening diverse partners and strengthening collaboration across sectors
  • Strong facilitation and public communication skills, including an ability to communicate in both official languages

 

How to Apply

Please submit the following information by email to admin@p2pcanada.ca, with the Subject line: Settlement Sector Co-Chair:

  • Letter of interest highlighting your key experience, strengths, and assets relevant to co-leading this partnership, and why you are interested in this position
  • A resume detailing experience, training, and skills relevant to the position

 

The deadline to apply is March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST).