Posted 3 days ago
Host Ambassador, Barrie
@ Engaged
Simcoe, Ontario
Overview
Engaged, a family-run non-profit homestay network, is hiring a full-time Host Ambassador in Barrie to qualify new and existing host families through in-person home visits and revisits. The role pays an hourly wage of $20-$23, is hybrid with in-person work in the Simcoe County area, and includes national virtual support to hosts.
Pay:
$20–$23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-person interviews and revisits at host homes
- Verify rooms and family environment meet standards
- Email host data and supporting documents per CHN protocols
- Promote and sell the CHN Host program
- Support hosts nationally through virtual assistance
Requirements summary:
- Excellent sales and interpersonal skills
- Positive communication and conflict resolution skills
- Working knowledge of email client or webmail
- Effective business writing and organizational skills
- Knowledge of CHN policies and international students
- Valid driver's licence and vehicle with $2 million liability insurance
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
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Engaged
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Since 1995, CHN, a non-profit society, has helped thousands of students find a homestay home in Canada.
Full company description
Canada Homestay Network (CHN), a non-profit society founded in 1995 and guided by the Wilson Family for 30 years, has helped more than 100,000 international students find homes away from home in communities across Canada. Over the years, CHN has earned a unique reputation for client satisfaction based on common values, successful experiences, and the highest professional standards in the industry. With curated host-student matches and 24/7/365 care and support, CHN offers life-changing, enriching homestay experiences for everyone involved: the opportunity for host families to bring the world to their front door; safe, predictable, and affordable accommodations for students; and trusted, custom programs for our school and agency partners. Languages Canada Certified by Orion and Better Business Bureau accredited (A+ rating), CHN's industry-leading services include all-inclusive accommodations, student custodianship, airport transfers and medical insurance backed by our promise to work through challenges collaboratively to make things right. To learn more about CHN and to connect with us, visit www.canadahomestaynetwork.ca.
- LinkedIn followers
- 527
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 78
- Reported office locations
- Victoria, CA
- Business categories
- Service Industry
- Education
- Non Profit
- Other recorded names
- Engaged
- Canada Homestay Network
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canada Homestay Network (CHN), a non-profit society founded in 1995 and guided by the Wilson Family for 30 years, has helped more than 100,000 international students find homes away from home in communities across Canada. Over the years, CHN has earned a unique reputation for client satisfaction based on common values, successful experiences, and the highest professional standards in the industry. With curated…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Administration Programs |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Victoria |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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Who We Are
The Canada Homestay Network Society is a family-run, non-profit society, that has helped tens of thousands of students find a home away from home in Canada. We connect international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families for the past 30 years.
Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families.
About the Host Ambassador position
Reporting to the Host Capacity Lead, the Host Ambassador is primarily responsible for qualifying new and existing host families that meet Canada Homestays standard of care.
This is a permanent full-time position (up to 40 hours per week), compensated with an hourly wage between $20-$23.
Our Interview/Home Visit and Revisit Compensation Policy applies for the interview and host file completion.
This is a hybrid role with in-person work in the Simcoe County - Barrie region and surrounding areas. This role will also virtually provide support nationally to hosts across the country.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts) at their homes to ensure the rooms and family environment meet the required standards to validate the information that was given during the virtual interview;
Email data and supporting documentation (ie. criminal record checks, host agreements, etc.) following all CHN protocols for due diligence and data integrity;
The successful candidate will have
Excellent sales and interpersonal skills with the willingness and ability to promote and sell the CHN Host program;
Positive communication skills including conflict resolution;
Ability to work in a team and maintain and develop relationships with colleagues and their local community;
Working knowledge of utilizing an email client or webmail;
Effective business writing skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills, including attention to detail;
Knowledge of CHN policies and procedures;
Knowledge of international students and their cultures;
This role requires the successful candidate to clear a Criminal Record Check, and vulnerable sector check, to have a full and valid drivers license with a reliable vehicle that has at least 2 million auto insurance liability coverage, a mobile phone for emergency support, a digital camera, and access to high-speed internet.
How to apply
To view the full scope of this role, please consult the complete job description. If you are interested in communicating with cultures from around the world and helping change international students’ lives while in Canada, please apply with your cover letter and resume.
Our recruitment process relies on human review. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select, or assess candidates.
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