Employment Worker

4 months ago

Scarborough, Canada Centre for Immigrant and Community Services Full time

**Job Posting**

CICS is a registered charity organization with a mission to empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through diverse, professional and innovative program and services. We work to enable newcomers to fully integrate, participate and contribute to all spheres of Canadian society. Our success stems from our workforce culture bound by three core values: Compassion, Inclusion and Collaboration.

**Ref.**:
29-24 / Worker

**Job Classification**:
Employment Worker / Career Coach (Contract position)

**Work Team**:
YR LINC

**Employment Duration**:
One
- year contract from September 2024 to August 2025

**Work Location**

IRC and Markham South Welcome Centre

**Weekly Hours**:
35 hours per week; require working irregular hours including evenings, weekends and some holidays

**Salary**:
**Hourly**:
$48,922--$55,073

$27.70 per hour

**Status**:
Unionized

**Responsibilities**:
As a Career Coach for our Workplace English Training Program, you will be at the forefront of guiding and supporting students in their journey toward successful employment. Your role will encompass career planning, professional development, coordinating student placement and boosting students' confidence to not only secure a job but also thrive in their chosen career path.
- In collaboration with partner organization, provide personalized career coaching to students, helping them build job-readiness skills, develop a clear career path, and actionable job search strategies;
- Assist students in identifying their strengths, skills, and areas for growth, and tailor coaching plans accordingly;
- Deliver mock interviews and offer constructive feedback to enhance students' interview performance;
- Assess students’ needs for support and training and refer them to the appropriate services;
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions on topics such as job search strategies, networking, and workplace communication;
- Keep abreast of industry trends and labor market demands to provide relevant and up-to-date career advice; offer career and employment information and resources;
- Provide information to the occupations of PSWs on keeping a job and career advancement;
- Build and maintain relationships with potential employers, industry partners, and recruitment agencies to create job placement opportunities;
- Monitor and track students' progress, maintaining accurate records and documentation;
- Collaborate with program instructors to ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed.

**Qualifications**:

- Canadian university degree or equivalent in a related field, preferably in Social Sciences, Education or Career Counselling;
- Minimum two years of related career coaching or student support experience, preferably in a not-for-profit setting; working experience in coaching or mentoring non-native English speakers;
- Excellent knowledge of cultural and social backgrounds of newcomers, including their settlement and integration issues;
- Knowledge of ESL program and resources available to assist newcomers;
- Strong background in career coaching, job placement, or human resources;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire students; preferably with one additional language commonly used by students, such as Chinese;
- Knowledge of the occupation of Personal Support Workers and Childcare workers is an asset;
- Proven ability in program organization, service referral, task management, and working with diverse culture groups;
- Familiarity with job search strategies, interview techniques, and resume building;
- Empathetic and patient approach to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
- Proficiency in computer; Microsoft Office, video conferencing tools, digital tools and resources for career planning and job search.

**Other Requirements**:

- Ability to perform some physical activities (e.g. lifting and loading program materials and office equipment);
- A negative result in Vulnerable Sector Screening is mandatory;
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a car to carry out duties is preferred.

Application should quote **Job 29-24 /Employment Worker-Career Coach** and address the covering letter to:

- Hiring Committee_
- Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)_
- 2330 Midland Avenue,_
- Toronto, ON_
- M1S 5G5_
- CICS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities if required. This will be in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act and Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all those who respond to this posting. Only those selected for further screening will be contacted. Regrettably we cannot accept telephone inquiries._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $48,922.00-$55,073.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee

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