Closing Date: March 10, 2023 - Victoria, Canada - Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria

Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Vacancy Posting - Competition # JD

Posting date:
February 13, 2023

Closing date:
March 10, 2023

Position:
Job Developer (part-time) (MCES)

Hours of work:28 hours per week

Start date:
As soon as possible

Reports to:
Employment Services Manager

Work locations WorkBC Victoria Centre (Maximus Canada Employment Services (MCES),

Douglas and Borden Street locations); and

ICA office located at Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

Rate of Pay:
$23.98 per hour (benefits after successful completion of probation period)

The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) helps immigrants and refugees meet their

social, cultural and economic goals. Comprised of dedicated staff and volunteers, ICA provides

language instruction, support finding housing and employment and a range of other services. In

addition, ICA is actively engaged in the community to strengthen connections between immigrants

and those born in Canada. Through our work, we are building a strong, diverse and vibrant

community. ICA is a welcoming, passionate and energetic organization that has been having a

positive impact in the Greater Victoria region for more than 50 years.

Job description
Under the guidelines of multiple programs through the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty

Reduction (WorkBC/MCES), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC); Ministry of

Municipal Affairs, other funding agencies, this position provides job search and placement support

as well as job sustainment services to assist immigrant and refugee newcomers who require

intensive one-to-one services to connect with the labour market in Victoria. Assists clients in

obtaining and retaining employment in the community. Develops connections with the employer

community and stays current on local labour market information. Works with clients from various

ICA employment programs to develop networking and self-marketing skills. Serves all individuals,

including BIPOC, LGBTQ2+ and Indigenous, and those with diverse abilities. Reports to the

Employment Services Manager.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree and professional courses on employmentrelated themes or

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

development, intercultural studies).

Keen understanding of diversity issues to work with persons from diverse backgrounds on

employment-related issues.

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

employment.

Three years' experience in a job development, job coaching or placement environment,

facilitating programs, employment case management, conducting career and vocational

assessments, conducting outreach within social services, not-for-profit and/or multicultural

organization.

Established relationships with local employers and the community.
Strong administrative skills, including writing case notes and data management. Technical

experience with Integrated Case Management System (ICM) would be an asset.

Experience working with immigrants and refugees and/or understanding immigration issues.
Proficiency in a settlement and/or resettlement language preferred.
Indigenous cultural competencies and/or lived experience with Indigenous communities

welcomed.

criminal record check, including vulnerable populations check; completion of WHMIS training;
and proof of vaccination status.

Key duties/responsibilities

Develops a returntowork plan that includes information on client's work preferences,

strengths, aptitudes and to obtain labour market attachment.

Conducts employment planning meetings with job seekers.
Liaises with Immigrant Employment Specialists from all employment programs to fully support

clients.

Locates prospective employers in the community appropriate to clients' return to work plan.

Develops relationships with employers and maintains a strong employer network.

Provides local career and labour market information and identifies employment opportunities

for clients.

Determines onthejob supports needed for employment placements.
Monitors client progress during work experience placements and employment; Provides support

to assist clients in retaining employment as needed.

Maintains progress reports in client management systems including ICM and/or related

databases.

Creates awareness of antioppressive/social justice issues.
Participates in employmentrelated training opportunities to stay current on issues impacting

ICA's clients.

Participates in regular team and organizationwide staff meetings.
Follows all ICA policies and administrative procedures.

Please submit a
cover letter and current resume (in pdf. format), noting relevant

qualifications, language proficiency and experience to the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater