Careers

Every night, hundreds of Muslim women and children across Canada face homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Sakeenah Canada strives to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment for all these individuals. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where Muslim women and children can become self-sufficient and thrive. As an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, not-for-profit organization, we cater to the diverse needs of the Muslim community.

It is estimated that hundreds of Muslim children are in foster care across Canada. Muslim children are taken away from their parents by CAS due to many different reasons such as abuse, neglect, immigration issues, court orders or trauma. Sakeenah Foster Care is a program that will help recruit and train Muslim foster families and then connect Muslim foster children to these families. Our wraparound services means that we will continue to provide essential supports such as therapy and training to these children and the foster families throughout their time together.

We are a safe, non-judgmental space where Muslim women and children are able to become self-sufficient and thrive. We are an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, not-for-profit organization serving the diverse Muslim population. We also seek to educate our community on foster care and healthy inter-family interactions.

A vital part of our program is our resource worker. The resource worker is responsible for completing inquiry contacts with prospective applicants to provide training to both new and approved foster homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include recruitment, training, assessment, support and retention of foster families with the focus on recruiting and assessing family-based care options

• Participation in permanency planning meetings and adoption conferences

• Support of foster families in regards to policies and procedures, Ministry licensing and enhancing the relationship between the agency and foster families

• Participating in team meetings and staff meetings

• Assist with special projects as needed

• Complete after-hours emergency coverage as scheduled

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• University and/or college education in a related field

• Gender and Women’s Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Assaulted Women and Children’s Programs, Social Work Degree, diploma, or certificate in social work

• Commitment to women and children’s issues working within an anti-racism and Islamic framework

• Experience working with children in the foster care system

• Non-judgmental outlook and a willingness to work with different types of people

• Excellent observation and listening skills

• PRIDE team training and SAFE Assessment Tool Training is an asset

• Trauma-Informed training

• Working knowledge of the CYFSA, Ministry Licensing Standards and Guidelines and Agency policies and procedures

• Patience, tolerance, and sensitivity

• Ability to mediate conflict

• Organizational and time management skills

• Effective communication skills

• Dedication to team building

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities simultaneously with the ability to prioritize

• ASL is an asset

• Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary

• Any additional languages are an asset

• G2 license required

• Access to a vehicle required

Hours

Rotating shifts

Weekdays, weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays (on-call shifts as well)

40 hours per week.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position to Sakeenah via email at hr@sakeenahcanada.com. Please put “Foster Care Resource Worker Application” in the subject line, along with your full name.

Sakeenah Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Every night, hundreds of Muslim women and children across Canada face homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Sakeenah Canada strives to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment for all these individuals. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where Muslim women and children can become self-sufficient and thrive. As an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, not-for-profit organization, we cater to the diverse needs of the Muslim community.

About the Role

A vital part of our program are our caseworkers. Caseworkers help individuals create and follow their Individualized Support Plans. We are looking for a caseworker to assist women and children who have experienced violence and/or trauma and provide support, services, and programming. This is a Part-time in-person position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and follow through with Individualized Support Plans

• Establish a relationship of trust and respect with clients

• Complete intakes

• Provide case planning and assistance

• Provide support in accessing community services, resources, and information

• Have weekly follow-up meetings

• Help clients make decisions and challenge inconsistencies

• Work to agreed targets in relation to client contact

• Help clients with referrals, sustainability planning, and finding safe, affordable, and secure housing

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions

• Liaise with other agencies and individuals to help make changes based on issues raised by clients

• Keep track of and mentor volunteer caseworkers

• Keep up-to-date with knowledge of programs, resources, and referral services

• Refer clients to other resources, as necessary

• Maintain accurate case notes, files, and uphold confidentiality

• Utilize software for case management

• Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures

• Performs other duties outlined by Sakeenah

Qualifications:

• University and/or college education in a related field - Gender and Women’s Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Assaulted Women and Children’s Programs, Social Work

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in social work

• Commitment to women and children’s issues working within an anti-racism and Islamic framework

• Experience working with women and children in areas of poverty, violence, trauma, and homelessness

• Non-judgmental outlook and a willingness to work with different types of people

• Excellent observation and listening skills

• Patience, tolerance, and sensitivity

• Ability to mediate conflict

• Organizational and time management skills

• Effective communication skills

• Dedication to team building

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities simultaneously with the ability to prioritize

• ASL is an asset

• Additional languages are an asset

Hours:

Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (on-call shifts as well)

20 hours per week

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position to Sakeenah via email at hr@sakeenahcanada.com. Please put “Regina Caseworker Application” in the subject line, along with your full name.

Sakeenah Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Every night, hundreds of Muslim women and children across Canada face homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Sakeenah Canada strives to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment for all these individuals. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where Muslim women and children can become self-sufficient and thrive. As an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, not-for-profit organization, we cater to the diverse needs of the Muslim community.

About the Role

Our transitional homes are overseen by dedicated House Managers. These individuals play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our homes. We are currently seeking a part-time House Manager for our transitional home in Regina to provide assistance, support, and programming to women and children who have faced violence and/or trauma.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a relationship of trust and respect with clients

• Facilitate intake during move-ins and move-out processes with clients

• Check inventory on a regular basis to ensure the home is stocked with all essential items, including perishable and non-perishable food items, supplies, toiletries, and other necessities of the residents and functioning of the home.

• Ensure each bedroom is prepared for incoming clients, ensuring fridge and cupboard space is available.

• Resolve any issues related to the home or clients as they arise.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, employees and volunteers at the home.

• Supervise all individuals entering and leaving the transitional home.

• Uphold confidentiality of the home.

• Ensures compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Sakeenah Canada, such as coordinating and collecting donations, purchasing groceries and essential items for the home, conducting room checks, and ensuring regular fire and safety checks.

• Keep up-to-date with knowledge of programs, resources, and referral services, and provide support to clients and caseworkers in accessing community services, resources, and information.

• Conduct group house meetings and one-on-one meetings (if necessary) with all residents of the transitional home on a weekly basis.

• Organize in-house programming schedule, including planning and organizing workshops for residents, finding facilitators, and creating programming outlines.

• Conduct outreach to other organizations for collaborative events, partnerships, referrals, and donations.

• Attend and actively participate in fundraising and community events, including organizing/hosting events and supporting the community development team.

• Represent the Regina home within the community, fostering positive relationships and partnerships.

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions regularly.

• Collaborate with other teams at Sakeenah Canada, fostering cross-departmental cooperation.

• Schedule volunteers for their respective shifts at the home.

• Take the lead in setting up new locations, including coordinating and collecting donations, assisting in assembling furniture, participating in house searches, and attending property showings.

Qualifications:

• University and/or college education in a related field (Gender and Women’s Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Assaulted Women and Children’s Programs, Social Work is an asset)

• Commitment to women and children’s issues working within an anti-racism and Islamic framework

• Experience working with women and children in areas of poverty, violence, trauma, and homelessness

• Clean police background check required

• Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary, with proficiency in additional languages considered an asset

• A G2 license and access to a vehicle required

• Ability to move, build, and organize furniture, and do moderate lifting.

• Ability to fix minor issues around the home or have resources to call for assistance (e.g., leaks, electrical issues, etc.).

• Non-judgmental outlook and a willingness to work with different types of people

• Excellent observation and listening skills

• Patience, tolerance, and sensitivity

• Ability to mediate conflict

• Organizational and time management skills

• Effective communication skills

• Dedication to team building

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities simultaneously with the ability to prioritize

• ASL proficiency is an asset

Hours

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with availability on weekdays, evenings, rotating shifts on weekends, and statutory holidays, and availability during emergency situations as needed.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position to Sakeenah via email at hr@sakeenahcanada.com. Please put “Regina House Manager plication” in the subject line, along with your full name.

Sakeenah Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Every night, hundreds of Muslim women and children across Canada face homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Sakeenah Canada strives to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment for all these individuals. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where Muslim women and children can become self-sufficient and thrive. As an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, not-for-profit organization, we cater to the diverse needs of the Muslim community.

About the Role

We are looking for a Designer to produce and oversee digital and print creative solutions to address our marketing needs. To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of graphic design (both print and digital) and branding. This position is responsible for the coordination and collaboration of print and digital components of the marketing initiatives, through web page updates, e-newsletter graphics, photo and video editing, and graphic design. The designer will work closely with the Marketing Manager to bring campaigns to life. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Translates complex information into easy-to-digest graphic communications (e.g. images, infographics, charts, diagrams, animations)

• Manages design-forward projects and campaigns from concept to execution

• Meets, discusses, and identifies the requirements for each design item then works independently and/or with colleagues to bring to fruition

• Prepares, coordinates, and ensures schedules, timelines, budget, and outside vendor (e.g. printers, web designers) requirements are maintained for each project

• Books media as required and sees it through from start to finish (coordination at all stages and creation/completion/approval of design)

• Designing creative web and print advertisements

• Developing graphics for newsletters, social media, contests, and publications

• Create and edit video/animated content for social media

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience in a graphic design role (agency experience preferred)

• Photography, video creation/editing, illustration, and printing process knowledge are considered assets

• Intermediate-level knowledge and use of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (i.e. Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Creative Cloud, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and social media platforms

• Experience working with marketing and communications plans and executing design deliverables

• Commitment to women and children’s issues working within an anti-racism and Islamic framework

• Experience producing designs that are engaging, leading edge, raise awareness, and compel action

• Experience designing to visually tell compelling and impactful human stories

• Highly organized, with the ability to develop and manage projects and apply top-level, leading-edge design principles and practices quickly 

• Non-judgmental outlook and a willingness to work with different types of people

• Relevant post-secondary education in graphic design or a combination of education and experience

• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, breadth of projects, familiarity with multimedia, and execution of design

Hours:

Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm

40 hours per week

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position to Sakeenah via email at hr@sakeenahcanada.com. Please put “Graphic Designer Application” in the subject line, along with your full name.

Sakeenah Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Every night, hundreds of Muslim women and children across Canada face homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Sakeenah Canada strives to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment for all these individuals. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where Muslim women and children can become self-sufficient and thrive. As an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, not-for-profit organization, we cater to the diverse needs of the Muslim community.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Chief Marketing Officer, the Marketing Manager is responsible for the development, management, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of Sakeenah Canada’s digital and traditional marketing.

The Marketing Manager is also responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the marketing team and ensuring the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of effective marketing processes and procedures. The Marketing team is unique in the sense that they work closely, in some capacity, with every department at Sakeenah Canada. 

Key Responsibilities:

• With direction from the Chief Marketing Officer, plan, organize, and deliver various marketing initiatives to heighten public awareness, enhance public relations, and help attain fundraising goals;

• Manage the tactical delivery of communications activities including, but not limited to, media relations, digital marketing, email marketing, and social media

• Support other core organizational activities such as internal communications and community development;

• Work with the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to develop the digital marketing plan, collaborating with agencies as needed to enhance our online presence and reach.

• Manage the end-to-end process of developing, implementing, and analyzing social media advertising campaigns to optimize reach, engagement, and conversion rates.

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the marketing team and promote a high level of performance and continuous improvement via mentorship, and the tracking and analysis of outputs via KPIs;

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, community leaders, partner organizations, and media outlets, to enhance brand awareness and support.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of marketing campaigns and initiatives, using metrics and analytics to inform future strategies and optimizations.

• Ensure that the quality of work from the marketing team is the gold standard;

• Stay up to date on the news, and relevant issues;

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather content, stories, and updates from our projects

• Support the leadership team on other deliverables as needed

• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Marketing Officer

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of related experience in a marketing environment

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the charitable sector - Islamic non-profit experience is an asset

• Proficiency in the G Suite and tools like Canva, Asana, Mailchimp, Mailerlite, or equivalent

• Strong knowledge in utilizing social media advertising platforms or similar tools to strategize and execute effective campaigns on Meta, Tiktok, LinkedIn etc.

• Commitment to women and children’s issues working within an anti-racism and Islamic framework

• Non-judgmental outlook and a willingness to work with different types of people

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are mandatory for this position

• Driver’s License is required 

• Ability to travel as needed

This is a Hybrid role with predominantly remote work, occasional weekend commitments for events, and requires the candidate to be based in the Greater Toronto Area.

Hours:

Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm

40 hours per week

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position to Sakeenah via email at hr@sakeenahcanada.com. Please put “Marketing Manager Application” in the subject line, along with your full name.

Sakeenah Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Every night, hundreds of Muslim women and children across Canada face homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Sakeenah Canada strives to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment for all these individuals. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where Muslim women and children can become self-sufficient and thrive. As an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, not-for-profit organization, we cater to the diverse needs of the Muslim community.

About the Role

We are looking for an Events and Engagement Officer to support our Community Development team. You will be responsible for strategizing, planning and executing local and national events, as well as spearheading the ambassador program for Sakeenah Canada, with the support of your team and under the direction of the Director of Community Development.

To do this role properly, you must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, experience in event planning, and great attention to detail. Preferred applicants are deadline-driven team players with outstanding multitasking abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executing fundraising strategies

• Planning and executing regional and national fundraising events and activities, while ensuring that all plans align with the overall strategy

• Including galas

• Community events

• Sundays with Sakeenah series of events

• Fundraisers

• Spearhead Sakeenah Canada’s ambassador program

• Work closely with the staff across Canada to plan and execute community and fundraising events

• Report on responses and success rates of outreach, regularly

• Work closely with the Marketing team on any and all deliverables required for both events and the ambassador program, to ensure success

• Maintaining records in hard copies and computer databases

• Have one-on-one meetings when necessary

• Work to agreed targets

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions

• Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures

• Performs other duties outlined by Sakeenah Canada

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an effective communicator

• Expert-level ability to maintain relationships within the organization and to work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative setting.

• Professional-level ability to communicate with all types of stakeholders in a respectful and effective manner, both verbally and through written forms of communication.

• Professional-level ability to work competently with highly confidential data, materials, and information.

• Professional-level ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and files simultaneously.

• Ability to manage relationships with external parties.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with interpersonal and collaborative skills, the ability to build healthy working relationships, and the ability to deal effectively with employees at all levels.

• Values-driven with an ability to effectively address ethical challenges that arise in the workplace.

• Comfortable learning and navigating basic office IT systems and processes.

• Demonstrated ability to think critically about community problems; interest in and willingness to further develop these skills within the fundraising context.

• Proficiency with MS Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

• Proficiency with G Suites Software

• Proficiency with Zoom

• Discretion in working with confidential information and materials.

• Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary.

• Any additional languages are an asset.

• Hybrid work

• Must have a license and access to a vehicle, and willingness to drive across multiple cities in Canada.

Hours:

Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm

40 hours per week

Some evenings and weekends

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position to Sakeenah via email at hr@sakeenahcanada.com. Please put “Events and Engagement Officer” in the subject line, along with your full name.

Sakeenah Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.