Building Assistant

7 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Full time
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 continues its tradition of welcoming newcomers to Canada.

The Welcome Home to Canada (WHTC) program is a six month employability program for new immigrants to Canada.

If you are an unemployed or underemployed immigrant and facing barriers to meaningful employment this program may be an option for you.


Why should you apply?


Finding meaningful work in a new country can come with multiple challenges including non-transferable credentials, lack of Canadian experience, lack of professional networks and linguistic barriers.


By participating in the six month program you will gain work experience, improve your communication skills, build and expand your professional network which will help create more career options and increase your confidence, optimism and hope about your future in Canada.


About the program

The program offers you:

  • A six month work term at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 2
  • Mentorship and oneonone supervision
  • English language training through the Communications in the Workplace course offered in partnership with Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia ISANS
  • Job search, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation training
  • Professional development and networkbuilding opportunities
  • Possibility of a two week work placement opportunity with a second employer
  • Opportunities to participate in a Job Fair or a networking event

Job Title:
Building Assistant

Duration: 6 months from May to October 2023

Wages:
$16.65 per hour

Reports to:
Building Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours a week with two (2) paid rest periods of 15 minutes and one 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day. As the Museum operates 7 days a week, the workweek includes Saturdays and/or Sundays and irregular hours (evenings, weekends)

Application Deadline: 5pm on April 14, 2023

_Program eligibility_

  • You must be either a permanent resident of Canada, Canadian citizen born outside of Canada (this means you have immigrated to Canada and have become a Canadian citizen) or a protected person as defined in Section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act who is legally entitled to work in Canada and Nova Scotia

AND

  • You are unemployed or underemployed and facing barriers to employment such as lack of previous Canadian work experience, foreign credentials, language barriers or lack of professional networks.

_Position Summary_


The Building Assistant provides an enjoyable experience for visitors attending public programs and private functions by providing support to the Facility Management Team and Group Sales Team.

This position encompasses various duties from daily building maintenance to Group Sales set-ups and assisting with client requests.

Responsibilities

  • Interact in a professional and respectful manner with staff and the public and clients as required
  • Set up, operation, and 'take down' of all needed audiovisual equipment for CMIP programs when an outside contractor has not been hired
  • Set up and connect lectern with both power and microphone
  • Preset and operate house lights, stage lights and footlights
  • Adjust audio levels and operate audio sources (i.e., DVD/CD Player, audio cassette player, etc.)
  • Operate video sources (i.e., DVD/VCR players, etc.)
  • Operate projection equipment.
  • Assist with routine maintenance and repairs and perform preventative maintenance duties
  • Monitor, operate, and maintain computercontrolled systems that adjust building temperature
  • Assist in the scheduling of projects and work arrangements to provide minimum interference with operational duties and assignments.
  • Lift and move furniture within building
  • Assist with events, including load ins and outs & set ups as required (including working weekends, evenings and holidays)

Skills required

  • Able to work independently
  • Able to accept supervision
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Some Audiovisual experience helpful
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in general building and maintenance work
  • Able to physically perform the essential functions of the job; including lift and carry 50 pounds safely
  • Bend, stoop, reach, and work safely from ladders
  • Able to communicate effectively in English

_Competencies_

  • Customer Focus knowledge and ability to provide high levels of service to both internal staff and external customers, leading to high customer satisfaction and established relationships.
  • Communication knowledge of various communication methods, and the ability to present and receive information in the most appropriate and effective matter.
  • Problem Solving knowledge of problemsolving and decisionmaking techniques, and the ability to generate solutions to problems, then decide on a course of action.
  • Adaptability knowledge and ability to effectively manage ones' own behavior and positively influence the actions of others during tim

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