Public Programs Assistant

3 weeks ago

Halifax, 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 21
- Mentorship and one-on-one 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 network-building 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**:Public Programs Assistant

**Duration**: 6 months from May to October 2023

**Wages**: $16.65 per hour

**Reports to**: Public Programs and Community Engagement 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 purpose of this position is to assist the Public Programs and Community Engagement Manager and Coordinator in the administration, coordination and delivery of public programs.

**_Responsibilities_**
- Assists with logistics associated with public events
- Assists with administrative tasks associated with public events

**_Skills Required_**
- Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people: community partners, Museum staff and the public
- Reliable, responsible
- Ability to follow instructions and work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Excellent organizational skills
- Communicates well with the public, both in person and on the telephone
- Good command of the English language: spoken, comprehension, written
- High quality of customer service
- Interest in Canadian and world history
- Ability to communicate in French is a definite asset

**_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 problem-solving and decision-making 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 times of change, stress or uncertainty.
- Integrity and Trust - ability to operate with a high degree of honesty and openness, such that respect and trust is earned by coworkers and customers.

**_How to apply:_**
- In your cover letter, please tell us how you meet the program eligibility.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $16.65 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-14
Expected start date: 2023-05-01

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