The Office of the City Clerk is seeking expressions of interest from individuals and organizations who support the following demographics and sectors to join the newly established St. John's Local Immigration Partnership:

• 2SLGBTQIA+
• Anti-racism
• Woman-focused organizations
• Cultural and ethnocultural associations
• Entrepreneurship and innovation hubs
• Health and wellness organizations

Six representatives will play a vital role in ensuring that diverse perspectives inform the Council’s strategic direction and contribute meaningfully to newcomer settlement and integration efforts in our region.

The St. John's Local Immigration Partnership (SJLIP) is a community-based initiative supported by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Its mandate is to strengthen partnerships and collaboration across sectors to improve settlement and integration outcomes for newcomers. To advance this work, the Partnership Council will act as an advisory body, providing guidance on strategic priorities, ensuring diverse perspectives are represented, and helping align local efforts with broader regional and national strategies.

Area of focus include:

• Providing strategic advice and guidance to support the development and implementation of the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership Strategic Plan.
• Fostering cross-sector collaboration to improve settlement, integration, and inclusion outcomes for newcomers in St. John’s.
• Identifying local strengths, gaps, and barriers to newcomer participation and co-create community-driven solutions.
• Promote equity, anti-racism, and cultural safety within City services, policies, and community programming.
• Ensuring newcomer voices and lived experiences inform City decision-making, especially through civic engagement and public consultations.

Partnership Council member roles, responsibilities, and length of term are set according to the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

To apply, fill out our online application form.

The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday, December 7, 2025.

If you require assistance or an alternate format for the application or have any other inquiries, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@stjohns.ca.

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