Employment Development Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job details

Job type
Full-time

Extended health care

Paid time off

Full Job Description
Journey to Success is a Full Time Pre-Employment program that assists indigenous people in securing full time employment.

You will facilitate employment skills training and resume building workshops, build relationships with employers, set up job shadow for students with the end goal of employment.

Responsibilities:

Recruit clients for Journey to Success and market the program
Facilitate employment workshops such as; resume development, job search strategies & interview techniques.
Create and Maintain employment database i.e. list of all clients and their employment information
Assist Team Lead with gathering stats for proposal purposes
Conduct pre and post program surveys
Recruit employers who are willing to work with the employment programs in various industries and occupations
Set up job shadow and job placements for clients requiring work experience.
Assist clients with accessing resources for employment purposes i.e. funding for work gear, etc.
Maintain regular contact with clients who have graduated from the program
Provide updates to team leader and program staff regarding the students i.e. terminations, withdrawals, starts, completions, etc.
Attend job fairs and assist with setting up Bent Arrow job fair twice a year
Any other program related tasks as directed by your Supervisor/Team Lead

Qualification Requirements

Sales and Marketing background, willing to train the right person
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Experience working with vulnerable/high risk populations.
Strong career assessment and career planning skills;
Knowledge of the Indigenous culture and language is an asset.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have own vehicle with a 2milliondollar liability insurance coverage
Must have a valid driver's license and willing to obtain a driver abstract
Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6month period from date of completion).

Job Types:
Full-time, Casual

Benefits: