Employment Specialist - Halifax, Canada - ISANS

ISANS

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Specialist

Short-term contract to end December 2023
ISANS is seeking a full
- time
Employment Specialist responsible for planning and delivering employment counselling, providing career exploration, and facilitating employment related workshops aimed at assisting immigrants in their search for appropriate employment in Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Employment Services and the Manager, Employment & Bridging, the Employment Specialist will be responsible for:

Planning, delivering and evaluating employment services for ISANS clients by:

Providing individual on-site or online employment counselling and follow-up sessions as appropriate
Referring clients to appropriate programs according to their career goals
Planning and facilitating preemployment workshops
Conducting outreach activities with potential employers
Keeping uptodate information on available training opportunities and educational programs which would enhance client employability
Maintaining familiarity with international accreditation processes in all relevant occupational/professional fields
Being actively involved in the maintenance and development of employment and career resources
Liaising with other service agencies
Pursuing professional development opportunities and attending training courses as required
Soliciting information about and maintaining familiarity with current labour market trends in Nova Scotia and the job search needs of new Canadians
Working with clients on active job development and making connections to employment opportunities
Participating in other ISANS activities and programs as needed

Participating in the administration of employment services by:

Seeking and creating partnerships with employers and other service providing organizations
Attending team meetings
Answering and directing correspondence as required
Helping to develop the goals and objectives of the Employment and Bridging team
Maintaining and submitting accurate records and statistics for all client contacts
Maintaining case management records by using LaMPSS, iCare and NewOrg
Preparing regular reports on program activities
Promoting and marketing employment counselling services and job search workshops to potential clients
Reporting regularly to the Supervisor, Employment Services and Manager, Employment and Bridging
Staffing the Job Search Resource Centre as needed
Participate in the evaluation of the Employment and Bridging team programs and services by:
Playing an active role in the Program Evaluation process
Maintaining detailed records of client and employer contacts

Experience

Must have crosscultural experience and be familiar with immigration issues
At least 12 years' experience dealing with employment or immigration issues would be an asset

Skills

Excellent counselling skills, particularly employment and career related
Demonstrated group facilitation skills
Current knowledge of the Nova Scotia labour market
Ability to develop professional contacts with potential employers in a variety of occupational sectors
Solid interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Selfdirected but able to function well in a team environment

Knowledge

Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet.
Ability to speak other languages would be an asset

Education

University education and Career Practitioner's Diploma/certification would be 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 end of December 202
Fulltime 35 hours per week
During the COVID19 pandemic, your work location may be at ISANS' office or at home. Work location will be determined by operational requirements, public health recommendations, and government requirements.

Commencement Date:

ASAP

Closing Date:
Friday May 19, p.m.

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

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 7 months

Salary:
$43,723.82-$48,618.67 per year

Benefits: