Mentor Coordinator - Okotoks, AB, Canada - McBride Career Group Inc.

Description

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society Position Description
Community Development Integration & Southern Alberta Rural Settlement Services

We're looking for a part time highly motivated, community minded individual, to join our team to deliver a Mentorship for Integration initiative in the Foothills region.

The coordinator will help newcomer mentees gain industry insights, build a professional network, and better understand the Canadian workplace culture additionally providing opportunities for a growing number of employers who require a variety of skilled workers to learn about and connect with the local immigrant talent pool in their field.

Work in partnership to develop a detailed action plan for the RMFI in Rural Communities project
Arrange and conduct meetings with the economic development office, chamber of commerce, and employers in respective community to better understand the business landscape and to raise awareness of the MFI project
Identify leading industries, upcoming projects, and hiring employers in targeted community
Liaise with CRIEC to discuss and identify best practices for employer/mentor outreach and engagement
Outreach to local employers via email, phone calls, Linkedln, and networking events
Raise awareness of the project, generate referrals, and arrange in-person presentations to groups of newcomer clients
Outreach to other service providers in the targeted community to raise awareness of the MFI project and generate referrals
Conduct pre-match training sessions with mentors and mentees to explain the project and its activities, goals, and expectations, as well as to share and review resources such as the Mentor/Mentee Handbook
Develop and distribute pre- and post-match hardy copy or web-based evaluation surveys; distribute surveys and collect testimonials, recommendations, and feedback from mentors and mentees
Review and synthesize program statistics and client feedback and develop an interim and final report, with the support of the FCIS Programming Manager
Consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate these experiences and abilities:
transition into their fields in Alberta
Strong networking skills and ability to conduct outreach within the local business community Familiarity with targeted community and knowledge of the local labour market and business landscape
Background in, and demonstrated evidence of, recent work in community development, community engagement
Experience developing training workshops
Experience in program development- data analysis; This position works locally in the Foothills communities
A Driver's License and vehicle is required
CCIS is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.