Foreign Credential Recognition Navigator, Sopa - Halifax, Canada - ISANS

ISANS

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Navigator, Settlement Online Pre-arrival (SOPA)

(short-term contract to end of March 2025)

ISANS is seeking a Full-time
Foreign Credential Recognition Navigator, SOPA to provide employment-related services to pre-arrival newcomers who work in regulated professions and want to have their foreign licenses and certificates recognized in Canada.

SOPA (Settlement Online Pre-Arrival) provides eligible immigrants employment supports before they arrive in Canada.

Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) is a set of procedures - often challenging, complex and time-consuming - that help verify immigrants' education and job experience obtained in another country and compares them to Canadian or provincial standards.

The role of the FCR Navigator, SOPA, is to provide support for pre-arrival clients through their FCR process.

Reporting to the Supervisor and Manager, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, this position is responsible for:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing individual employment counselling and followups sessions related to the clients' FCR process;
Maintaining familiarity with international accreditation processes in relevant occupational/professional fields;
Providing detailed information about the pathway to licensure for clients in regulated occupations;
Initiating and maintaining contacts with national and provincial (Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland & Labrador) regulatory bodies, creating connections and networking opportunities for SOPA clients;
Creating a repository of regulatory bodies' contact information that could be shared with SOPA Employment Counselors and other service provider organizations;
Organizing and hosting information sessions related to FCR processes for different regulated professions; and
Actively connecting to previous SOPA clients to find matches for informal mentorships with current SOPA clients regarding FCR processes.

General responsibilities:

Provide information as required for internal/external reports and proposals, grants, etc.
Review and adhere to ISANS workplace health and safety policies; safety is everyone's responsibility
Record all relevant 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
A Career Practitioner's Diploma/certification would be an asset

Experience

Two years of experience dealing with employment or immigration issues would be an asset
Experience working in a crosscultural environment; experience delivering direct service to immigrants preferred
Experience in facilitating workshops
Experience in developing professional connections with different stakeholders

Knowledge

Understanding and knowledge of Foreign credential recognition challenges faced by newcomers
Understanding and knowledge of counselling skills, particularly employment and careerrelated

Skills

Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong time management and organizational skills
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:

Short

- term 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 of inperson and virtual work.

Commencement Date:
January of 2024

Closing Date:
Monday December 4, p.m.

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

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$45,300.00-$49,816.47 per year

Benefits: