Aiclf Loans Employment Specialist - Halifax, Canada - ISANS

ISANS

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

AICLF Loan Employment Specialist

ISANS is seeking a full-time
AICLF Loan Employment Specialist responsible for planning and delivering employment counselling, providing career exploration, and facilitating employment related workshops aimed at assisting internationally trained immigrants in their foreign credential recognition pathways in Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Manager, Employment & Bridging, this position is responsible to:

Plan, deliver and evaluate employment services for ISANS clients by:

Providing employment counselling and career coaching to immigrant job seekers
Supporting ITIs in developing resumes, cover letters, and preparing for interviews
Providing individual onsite or online employment counselling and followup sessions as appropriate
Supporting ITIs in understanding the pathway to licensure in their fields
Referring ITIs to internal employment support services and bridging programs
Supporting ITIs in job development by making connections to employers in their fields or related fields
Collecting ITIs data and shares information with the loan program team
Planning and facilitating preemployment workshops
Keeping uptodate information on available training opportunities and educational programs which would enhance client employability
Maintaining familiarity with international accreditation processes in all relevant occupational/professional fields
Being actively involved in the maintenance and development of employment and career resources
Liaising with other service agencies
Pursuing professional development opportunities and attending training courses as required
Soliciting information about and maintaining familiarity with current labour market trends in Nova Scotia and the job search needs of new Canadians
Participating in other ISANS activities and programs as needed

Participate in the administration of employment services by:

Seeking and creating partnerships with employers and other service providing organizations
Attending team meetings
Answering and directing correspondence as required
Helping to develop the goals and objectives of the Employment and Bridging team
Maintaining and submitting accurate records and statistics for all client contacts
Maintaining case management records by using LaMPSS, iCare and NewOrg
Preparing regular reports on program activities
Promoting and marketing employment counselling services and job search workshops to potential clients
Reporting regularly to the SLT, Employment Services and Manager, Employment and Bridging
Staffing the Job Search Resource Centre as needed

Participate in the evaluation of the Employment and Bridging team programs and services by:

Playing an active role in the Program Evaluation process
Maintaining detailed records of client and employer contacts

Experience

Must have crosscultural experience and be familiar with immigration issues
At least 12 years' experience dealing with employment or immigration issues would be an asset

Skills

Excellent counselling skills, particularly employment and career related
Demonstrated group facilitation skills
Significant knowledge of different licensure pathways for immigrants and regulatory bodies in Nova Scotia
Current knowledge of the Nova Scotia labour market
Ability to develop professional contacts with potential employers in a variety of occupational sectors
Solid interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Selfdirected but able to function well in a team environment Knowledge
Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet.
Ability to speak other languages would be an asset

Education

University education and Career Practitioner's Diploma/certification would be an asset

ISANS Core Competencies

Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Collaboration

Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

Continuous Learning

Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities

Innovative Thinking

Introducing new ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique
Accountability:
Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitments

Respect

Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all

Terms of Employment:

Fixed term contract to March 31st, 2024, renewable pending funding confirmation
Fulltime 35 hours per week
During the COVID19 pandemic, your work location may be at ISANS' office or at home. Work location will be determined by operational requirements, public health recommendations, and government requirements.

Commencement Date:

ASAP

Closing Date:
Tuesd