Opportunities at OCASI

As part of OCASI's commitment to achieving equality, access and full participation for immigrants and refugees in every aspect of Canadian life, the Council offer internship, volunteer and placement opportunities for students and others seeking work experience. 

OCASI is committed to anti-oppression and employment equity.

Current Opportunities

Requests for Proposals


Senior Coordinator, Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence

The purpose of the position is to provide leadership, project management, and support the coordination of all OCASI activities relating to GBV, and to ensure the sector has the necessary strategies and tools to eliminate GBV through the development of resources and strategic partnerships within and outside the immigrant-serving sector.

Deadline: April 24, 2024 - 5:00pm

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Request for Proposals: Communications Consultant(s)

OCASI invites qualified individuals or consulting firms to submit a proposal for a communication contract for a new national initiative on equity and racial justice, based on a trilateral North American agreement.

Deadline: April 26, 2024 - 5:00pm

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Appel d'offres : Consultant·e(s) en communication

OCASI invite des personnes ou des compagnies de consultants à soumettre une proposition pour un contrat de communications pour une nouvelle initiative d'envergure nationale sur l'équité et la justice raciale, basée sur une entente trilatérale nord-américaine.

Date limite : 26 avril 2024 - 17h00 HE

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Request for Proposals: Project Coordination Consultant(s)

OCASI invites qualified individuals or consulting firms to submit a proposal for a project coordination contract for a new national initiative on equity and racial justice, based on a trilateral North American agreement.

Deadline: April 27, 2024 - 5:00pm

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Appel d'offres : Consultant·e(s) en Coordination de projet

OCASI invite des personnes ou des compagnies de consultants à soumettre une proposition pour un contrat de coordination de projet pour une nouvelle initiative d'envergure nationale sur l'équité et la justice raciale, basée sur une entente trilatérale nord-américaine.

Date limite : 27 avril 2024 - 17h00 HE

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Summer Student (3 positions)

The summer student position is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in careers such as Research & Policy studies, Gender Studies, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) or Program support/development in the not-for profit sector, especially those interested in the immigration and refugee sector. The positions available are:

  • Summer Student – Gender-Based Violence Project / Mental Health Project
  • Summer Student – Policy Research & Membership Services
  • Summer Student – Information Technology

NOTE: The positions are open to full-time students aged 15-30 years who are intending to return to their full-time studies in 2024; are legally entitled to work in Canada and must be either a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred.

Deadline: May 5, 2024 - 5:00pm

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Request for Proposals: Communications Strategy and Plan

Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants is seeking a communications consultant with experience in working with non-profit, community-based organizations in Canada (specifically Ontario), to develop a Communications Strategy and Plan that will strengthen the organization’s communication practices to improve visibility and impact.

Deadline: May 15, 2024 - 5:00pm

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