Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago

Surrey, Canada Options Community Services Full time

**We’re Hiring**

**EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST**

**Posting Requisition **_22328 _**Program** _Newcomer Employment Program _

**Job Type **_Temporary, Part-Time until _**Location **_This position may involve _
- March 31, 2024 travel in Surrey, Delta & _
- Langley. _

**Hours of work **_21 hours per week _**Closing Date **_Open Until Filled _

Options Community Services is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White

Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals,

businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the

community.

Newcomer Employment Specialist-Digital Navigator provides support through 1-1 and group information and

orientation, and referrals to newcomer job seekers; facilitates job search skills training and provides labour market

information and online resources. Support clients to stay current with and access various online job search tools,

platforms and online employment events and to develop guides for job seekers with low employability skills and low

digital literacy skills.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Adopt creative strategies and establish appropriate community partnerships to reach/recruit client target

group(s) and to provide orientation to clients, if applicable.
- Conduct client eligibility assessment and intake process.
- Assess newcomer client’s digital literacy skill level, strengths, needs and provide guidance on job search and

career development through culturally appropriate one-on-one and group information & orientation session.
- Organize, promote and facilitate information & orientation group activities on job search skills, labour market
- related resources, training opportunities, and job fairs.
- Maintain up-to-date information on Labour Market trends and Employment online Resources; build a strong

working relationship and establish referral processes with WorkBC and Employment Training Service Providers.
- Establish a positive rapport and working relationship with clients and engage them inactivities that encourage

them to connect to the broader community.
- Establish appropriate linkages to other Service Providers to facilitate referrals and to ensure a coordinated

support system for the client.
- Record, maintain, and report client data and information through relevant Forms, OCMS and iCare databases;
complete all required/assigned Reports.
- Develop program-relevant reference and resource materials as needed.
- Promote the development of inclusive communities and support/participate in community

forums/initiatives/meetings as assigned
- Utilize marketing resources to promote activities and disseminate information that is consistent to IS Marketing

and Communications Plan
- Contribute to PQI and Strategic Directions/Goals of Immigrant Services and being proactive in identifying areas

for improvement, sector trends, potential partnerships, etc.
- Represent OCS and participate in outreach activities/special events as required
- Participate in meetings and training opportunities

**_ We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_** Posted: 23-June-26

**We’re Hiring**
- Other administrative duties as required, including photocopying/faxing, taking meeting minutes, filing, room

set-up/clearing for meetings and activities, etc.
- Follow written and verbal directives from Program Manager and/or Senior Manager, Executive Director or

designate
- Contribute to a positive work environment by maintaining a positive working relationship with other workers

and volunteers
- Perform other related duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education, Training, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of relevant training, education and experience working in Social Services or

related fields.
- Experience working with newcomers, vulnerable populations and/or volunteers.
- Fluency in any of these languages Spanish, Punjabi, Dari or Pashto is required.
- Career Practitioner Development Certificate or equivalent an asset.
- Experience working in the employment field or labour market-related settlement services.
- Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable vehicle an asset.
- Crises line experience is considered an asset.

**Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Government (Immigration, Express Entry, Provincial Nomination Program, etc.) and Community

Resources/Services.

**Skills and Abilities:
- Fluent understanding of the career/employment needs of a range of newcomers, from skilled professionals to

the needs of multi-barriered/vulnerable clients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Provincial Employment Standards, Canadian work culture and job market, National

Occupational Classification, designations/training, accreditation and transition
- Demonstrated Ability to support clients in career planning and acquisition of job search skills/tools, including

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