Request for Proposals: Community Engagement Lead

Request for Proposals (RFP): Community Engagement Lead

• position: Community Engagement Lead
• project: Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Initiative
• organization: Expertise Hub Cooperative
• application deadline: March 20
• start date: April 1, 2026
• contract duration: 5 months (April–August 2026)
• total contract value: $10,000 CAD

Overview

Expertise Hub Cooperative (EHC) is seeking a Community Engagement Lead to support outreach, relationship-building, and community participation for our Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) initiative. This role is critical in ensuring meaningful engagement with internationally trained professionals, service providers, and key stakeholders.

Scope of work

The Community Engagement Lead will:

• Develop and implement a community engagement plan aligned with project goals
• Conduct outreach to internationally trained professionals and community organizations
• Facilitate engagement activities (e.g., focus groups, community sessions, consultations)
• Support recruitment of participants for programs and platform testing
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, including immigrant-serving organizations and partners
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform project development
• Prepare brief engagement summaries and reports
• Collaborate with the project team on communications and event coordination

Deliverables

• Community engagement plan
• Monthly outreach and engagement activities
• Participant recruitment support
• Documentation of engagement sessions and key insights
• Final summary report outlining engagement outcomes and recommendations

Timeline

• Start Date: April 1, 2026
• End Date: August 31, 2026

Budget

Total Contract Value: $10,000 CAD

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, outreach, or stakeholder relations
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Experience working with immigrant or diverse communities is an asset
• Familiarity with foreign credential recognition or labour market integration is an asset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Reporting & accountability

• The Community Engagement Lead will report to the Project Lead/Director
• Monthly check-ins and progress updates will be required
• Timesheets and activity logs may be required for reporting and audit purposes

Proposal submission requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• A brief cover letter outlining relevant experience
• Resume or CV

Submission instructions

Please submit your proposal to: roxana.f@expertisehub.ca

Subject line: Community Engagement Lead – Proposal Submission

Additional information

EHC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience related to immigration and labour market integration.