Division: Active Engagement & Integration Project (AEIP)
Program: AEIP
Number of Positions: 2
About the Position:
The Employment Specialist provides employment counselling to newcomers and their family members to address individual employment needs and helps them make informed career decisions through online services.
Reports to: Senior Project Manager
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides consultation on foreign credential recognition process and alternative career planning
- Assists clients in achieving employment outcomes through goal-setting, action planning and follow-up
- Plans, organizes and delivers employment webinars focusing on topics such as labour market information, resume/cover letter writing, job search strategies, and interview skills
- Works with Job Developer to deliver employer connection activities
- Links clients to other IRCC funded pre-arrival employment programs for further support, as well as to connect clients with professional and regulatory bodies
- Researches and assists in virtual recruitment activities, career talks and job fairs
- Assists in the delivery of job search programs and reviews/edits resumes and cover letters
- Participates in staff meetings for the purpose of sharing information, coordinating activities, and improving efficiencies and effectiveness
- Documents client needs, action items, progress notes and outcomes to a secure client database system and iCare for referral, report and evaluation purposes
- Maintains and prepares current and accurate statistics and records in order to assist AEIP in meeting funder’s requirements in program monitoring, planning and budgeting
- Performs other related duties as required
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science
- Career Development Practice Certificate or equivalent preferred
- Experience in working with immigrant job seekers to Canada
- Experience in one-on-one employment service delivery
- Knowledge of case management process is an asset
- Experience in conducting employment workshops
- Knowledge of labour market information and resources in Canada
- Knowledge of employment systems and workplace culture of Canada
- iCARE experience an asset
Job Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Second language is considered an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Excellent group facilitation skills
- Excellent active listening skills
- Excellent time and resource management skills
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite, internet research, and database system management
- Ability to work independently as well as a great team player
- Ability to work with individuals facing cultural adjustment challenges
Other Requirements:
- Able to travel including overseas
- Able to work evenings and weekends
- Clear criminal record check required
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. embraces diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Interested candidates please apply by emailing your application including the following e-mail subject line “Employment Specialist – AEIP” by November 30, 2020 and submitting resumes to: [email protected]
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
