Employment Facilitator - Winnipeg, Canada - Canadian Muslim Women's Institute Inc.

Canadian Muslim Women's Institute Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title
:
Employment Facilitator

Terms of Employment:
Full Time Term Position (40hr/week)

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Contract ends April 30, 2024 (with potential for renewal upon funding)

The Canadian Muslim Women's Institute (CMWI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2006. Its goal is to promote and empower refugee and newcomer women and their families socially, economically and spiritually. Our mandate is to build a successful, stronger and more harmoniously diverse society by helping to integrate newcomers, break down barriers, and foster a sense of belonging. CMWI provides assistance to families through various programs and services to enable them to make informed decisions for themselves.

Position Summary

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Employment Services

Conduct needs assessment of applicants' job skills, aptitude, barriers, and goals
Develop and deliver resume and cover letter services
Refer participants to employers and advocate on their behalf to facilitate employment
Assist participants with all employmentrelated matters up until employment and afterwards
Deliver workshops on a wide variety of training and employment topics including safety and workers compensation board
Follow up with applicants on job search during and after completion of the training program
Assist the training instructors, support staff, and consultants for successful program delivery

Employer Liaison

Establish contact with different employers
Contact employers to request tours, presentations, and practicums for program participants
Maintain a roster of current and potential employers
Regularly get feedback from employers on applicants hired
Deliver presentations on diversity and cultural awareness

Administrative support, documentation, and reporting

Provide administrative support for the employment training as needed
Support in project budgeting
Facilitate purchasing process
Coordinate with other instructors
Maintain accurate documentation of applicants, participants, and services provided
Update the organization and the funders database for record keeping
Provide written and verbal reports to funder, supervisor, and management

Qualifications

Experience delivering career coaching services and facilitating employmentrelated workshops
Experience assisting clients with a variety of job search techniques and methods
Clientfocused, with ability to empathize with the needs of newcomer women from diverse cultural backgrounds
Knowledge of issues facing newcomer women, and EIA recipients
Strong written and verbal communication skills

- knowledge of settlement service and community organizations

Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Strong ability to work independently and as a team member
Nonjudgmental and accepting attitude, with the ability to maintain confidentiality

This position requires the successful completion of a Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector.

Please submit your cover letter and resume. Please indicate clearly in your cover letter and resume how you meet the qualification criteria.

Deadline to apply:
Open until filled

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for the interview will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits: