Employer Engagement Coordinator- Skilled Refugee - Halifax, Canada - ISANS

ISANS

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employer Engagement Coordinator - Skilled Refugee Support

Short-term contract to end March 2026

ISANS is seeking a full-time
Employer Engagement Coordinator - Skilled Refugee Support to be the liaison between employers and ISANS, offering dedicated employer support services to increase retention and integration of skilled refugees, whether arrival or pre-arrival, in the workplace in Nova Scotia with special focus in rural and smaller centers.

Reporting to the Supervisor & Manager, Business & Workforce Integration, this position will be responsible for:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Organize, develop, participate and/or present information and orientation sessions to educate and engage rural employers on the benefits of hiring skilled refugees.
Conduct ongoing outreach, group and oneonone, to equip employers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively support the integration and retention of employees (both pre and post arrival)
Provide guidance to employers on creating inclusive work environments, cultural awareness, crosscultural communication, and strategies on how to access services to support language training needs.
Develop resources tailored to the needs of local employers, community, and settlement organizations to navigate the integration process effectively and support retention.
Refer and actively connect employers to other ISANS Employer Support Services, such as but not limited to intercultural competency workshops, SkillsMatch (online recruitment tool), and English in the Workplace.
Promoting and marketing ISANS' employer support programs throughout the province through workshops, meetings, presentations, conference participation, digital marketing, etc.
Promote importance of crosscultural training and available resources
Promote benefits of mentorship to build crosscultural understanding
Stay informed and update ISANS on regional resources/services and partnership opportunities.
Keep up to date on provincial labour market trends

General responsibilities:

Provide information as required for internal/external reports, proposals, grants etc.
Review and adhere to ISANS workplace health and safety policies; safety is everyone's responsibility
Record all relevant employer and client information on databases in a consistent and timely manner as appropriate to the position
Participate fully in regular staff meetings, team meetings, training and development and ISANS events
Flexibility ability to work some evenings and weekends as required
Ability to travel across the province
Perform other duties as required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted
Adult Education/training certificate/diploma an asset
Human Resource training certificate/diploma an asset

Experience:

2 years' experience in a similar position
Experience working in a crosscultural environment; experience delivering direct service to immigrants preferred
Experience with networking and outreach
Experience in public relations and/or marketing
Experience with networking and partnership building
Experience in group facilitation
Experience delivering presentations

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the Nova Scotia labour market

Skills:

Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong time management and organization skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong networking skills
Full driving license and access to reliable vehicle essential
Additional languages 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

Shortterm contract to March 31, 202
Fulltime, 35 hours per week
Hybrid work environment: work location will be determined by operational requirements, prioritizing ISANS mission and clients to determine the right balance. Travel to rural areas will be needed

Commencement Date:

ASAP

Closing Date:
Wednesday May 1 , pm

Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 22 months

Pay:
$46,077.42-$50,668.51 per year

Benefits:

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