Employment Liaison Specialist

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada British Columbia Construction Association Full time

Are you a connector, construction professional and a career builder? Then get in touch

BCCA-Integrating Newcomers (BCCA-IN) is looking for an organised, people-focused Employment Liaison Specialist to help incoming Canadian Permanent Residents build their career in Canada before they land. Perhaps you have a HR or job developer background, worked on the operations or recruitment side of construction businesses, or maybe you’ve spent time in the trades or construction professions. Either way, you feel your practical industry knowledge and connections can be leveraged to ensure skilled immigrants add value to the construction industry as soon as possible. Your genuine interest in people also drives you to be available to advise, guide and help professionals, help themselves.

**About us**

**About the role (duties and responsibilities**)

As an Employment Liaison Specialist you will be delivering:

- one-on-one career guidance;
- tailored resume, cover letter, LinkedIn advice; and
- in-depth skills and education assessments to help clients focus on the best career, credentials and connections activities they can engage in pre-arrival.

You will also:

- source job leads and
- make referrals to appropriate newcomer settlement services, professional associations, career regulatory authorities and employers.

You will be joining a team with multi-industry and practical immigration experience who have built successful careers in Canada and are committed to providing practical advice to make the process easier for incoming construction professionals.

On a day-to-day basis you will advise all types of construction professionals including engineers, architects, project managers, estimators, technicians, tradespeople. You will also help skilled professionals understand how to transfer their education and experience into construction (or on occasion, other technical industries).

**Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Attitude**:

- Experience in employment counselling or career coaching
- Awareness of employment trends and key projects within the region
- familiar with construction - skilled trades, engineerins, project management, architecture.
- Experience working with new Canadians and familiarity with Canadian Immigration Policy an asset
- Personal experience as a newcomer to Canada an asset
- Understanding of the Canadian / Saskatchewan / BC apprenticeship system
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, social media, database.
- Fluent in French is a strong asset
- Effective organization, multitasking and time management skills
- Excellent oral, written and communication skills are essential
- Strong research skills
- Knowledge of local employment service providers and non profit/employment assistance sector would be an asset
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Valid Class 5 drivers license and vehicle
- This position does require travel

**Location**

Head office for the BC Construction Association is Victoria, BC with staff and programs operated out of several regional construction association offices across BC and SK. The BCCA-Integrating Newcomers team currently work remotely, serving clients planning on landing and living in any location across Canada.

You must be located in BC or SK to be eligible for this position.
- Please include a cover letter that highlights why you think you'd be a great fit for this role.
- You must be eligible to live and work in Canada e.g. Canadian Permanent Resident.

**Terms of employment**
- **This is a temporary 4 months contract, with an ideal start date in December 2023, until March 31, 2024

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