Skill Up Employment Placement Specialist

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada EMCN Full time

Skill UP Employment Placement Specialist - Edmonton

the challenge


Skill UP is a new employment training program targeting newcomers in Edmonton and Calgary, interested in working in the skilled trades in Alberta.

The objective of the program is to develop the foundational and technical skills of newcomers in Alberta to improve job readiness, work placement, job retention and success in the work place.


120 newcomers (60 in Calgary and 60 in Edmonton, cohorts of 20) will be selected to participate in this 17-week training program that has two components: Skills for Success training and targeted technical skills training in either industrial insulation or advanced construction.


The eight-week 'Skills for Success' component will be broken down into two sections: transferrable skill development (Communication, Creativity & Innovation, Problem Solving, Digital, Collaboration, Adaptability), and foundational skill development (Numeracy, Writing, Reading).

Transferrable skills will allow newcomers to succeed in the workplace, as well as help with integration in all aspects of life in Canada.

Foundational skills will be integrated into the preparation for the apprenticeship entrance exam for certified trades in Alberta.


The nine-week 'Technical Skills' Component will focus on the construction sector and will provide targeted skills training to meet the current and future requirements for the skilled work force within this industry.

Participants will choose training delivered by the Local 110 Union for Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers ('Local 110) or training in Advanced Construction provided by the General Construction Group of Companies (GCS)/Omnia Training.

The Employment Placement Specialist facilitates employment placement of our participants into Edmonton's labour market.

By utilizing knowledge about the local, regional and provincial labour market, hidden job market opportunities will be uncovered and employment opportunities will be developed for the mutual benefit of our immigrant job seekers and employers.


Employment Placement Specialist will work closely with employers and the SkillUP team to match participants with sustainable jobs and other employment-related capacities within the labour market.


the opportunity

  • You will be the local point of contact for employers wanting to hire SkillUP graduates. You will build relationships to understand employer business needs and market the SkillUP program to them.
  • You will support employer recruitment efforts and participate in employerspecific programs.
  • You will demonstrate the business value in hiring diversity and support intercultural competency within employer places of business.
  • You will participate in business community events to foster and maintain high visibility for SkillUP and EMCN.
  • You will develop and maintain knowledge about local employers, their businesses, and what they look for in new employees.
  • You will work with employers to place, match and job coach SkillUP learners.
  • You will assess workplace environments and employers to determine overall suitability for job placement and related opportunities.
  • You will advise employers on how to develop training plans and detailed retention plans for newcomer and immigrant employees.
  • You will develop and facilitate workshops and information sessions for the employer community when needed.
  • You will actively work with the SkillUP team to attain, maintain, and exceed performance standards and outcomes. You will liaise with other employment service agencies in Edmonton to foster cooperative relationships and discuss best

what it takes


While all backgrounds will be considered, the most helpful history will involve lived experience in career development, human services, adult education or human resources field.


characteristics & attributes

  • You begin your work with people from a strengthsbased approach.
  • You use your strong social skills to build lasting connections, laying the groundwork for success.
  • You believe that tools for successful client relationships include:
  • Discovering the strengths and talents of people and engage them in meaningful employment opportunities
  • Accepting people where they are and treating them with kindness, respect, and dignity.
  • Using motivational counselling to empower people to make their own decisions
  • Listening to success stories and reinforcing strengths using narrative analysis
  • Inspiring newcomers and immigrants to succeed in the Canadian labour market
  • You are not afraid to advocate for people with employers, service providers and government systems.
  • You can create trusting and respectful relationships.
  • Your resume development skills are exemplary, and you put time and effort into making each resume authentic, unique, and personal.
  • You are an effective collaborator and enjoy working with others to achieve outcomes but are also able to work independently and manage yourself well

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