Immigrant Employment Specialist - Victoria, Canada - Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria

Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Vacancy posting - Competition # IES STE-MB
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is an award-winning settlement

agency that has contributed to Greater Victoria's vibrant community for over fifty years.

ICA's services range from guiding immigrant entrepreneurs as they create small businesses

to supporting vulnerable newcomers to become confident, contributing members of our

community. In partnership with more than 500 community partners and generous donors

and volunteers, ICA serves as a helping hand, a listening ear, and a tireless advocate for

immigrants and refugees.

We are looking for a
full-time Immigrant Employment Specialist for our Success in

Finding Work Program who will design, coordinate, and facilitate group workshops on

topics related to employment and job search/retention strategies for multi-barriered

immigrant and refugee adults. You will lead the delivery of skills training and employment

program to assist immigrant and refugee adults with their successful labour market

attachment, and provide all aspects of career counselling, facilitation, outreach, case

management (needs assessments, action planning, job search work experience services,

skills enhancement services, self-employment services as well as job sustainment services).

You are passionate about supporting our clients based on their individual needs and will use

your expertise to create plans that reflect their short-term and long-term goals. You are a

problem solver who can build working relationships with other service providers and

effectively use technology to provide culturally sensitive solutions for our clients.

What you will bring to the role:

A passion for helping others and a positive mindset.
Three years' experience in facilitating employmentrelated programs, employment

case management, conducting career and vocational assessments, conducting

outreach within social services.

Knowledge of federal and provincial programs relating to aspects of career

development, employment counselling, mentoring, facilitation, employment case

management and working with clients facing multiple barriers to employment.

Solid knowledge of the Canadian local labour market, workplace practices, job search

strategies and techniques, and ethical practices in employment counselling and

career development.

Ability to achieve results with individuals with specialized needs and multibarriers to

employment.

Established relationships with local employers and the community.
Strong administrative skills, including writing case notes and data management.
2+ years' experience in a social service, notforprofit and/or multicultural

environment.

Proficiency in a settlement/resettlement language preferred.
This position requires proof of WHMIS training, and clear criminal record check

(including vulnerable populations check).

Additional assets we value:

Undergraduate degree and professional courses on employmentrelated themes or

combination of education, training, and experience (e.g. business administration,

career development, intercultural studies).

Computer proficiency, including experience with client management databases.
Multilingualism.
Indigenous cultural competencies or lived experience with Indigenous communities.

Douglas Street Victoria British Columbia - Canada - V8W 2B6 -
What we will provide in return:

A purpose
driven organization where innovation and ideas are valued — everyone

has a voice at every level of the organization***- The opportunity to use your unique knowledge and skills for purposeful work that will

make a positive impact in people's lives and our community***- A passionate and diverse team to work with and learn from with a professional

development fund to support your growth***- An inclusive workplace that welcomes all perspectives and is dedicated to do their

part in true and lasting reconciliation with Indigenous communities***- A strong benefits package***
Compensation and hours:This position starts at $25.66 per hour, working a maximum of

35 hours per week, and requires union membership.

Location:
# Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

If you do not possess all the experience listed above but are enthusiastic about what we do, _

- skillset _

format), noting relevant qualifications and experience to the Manager of People and Culture,

This position will remain
open from October 30 to November 17, 2023, but review of

resumes will start immediately so do not delay in applying. We look forward to connecting

with you

ICA strives to create a team that is as diverse as the clients we serve and strongly _

- encourages people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2+, and Indigenous communities and those with _
- diverse abilities to apply. If you require accommodation in the recruitment process or have _