Newcomer Employment Advisor

1 month ago

Hamilton, Canada Mohawk College Full time

**Newcomer Employment Advisor (App. D/Temp. Assignment: Nov. 2024 - May 2026)** Status**: Appendix D/Temporary Assignment (November 2024 - May 2026)

**Hours**: Monday - Friday, 35 hours/week

**Home Campus**: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)

**Rate of Pay**: Payband J (Start Rate: $42.56 per hour, plus 8% in lieu of vacation and benefits)

**Posting Date**: October 21st, 2024

**Closing Date**: October 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

The Newcomer Employment Advisor also works with newcomers in the community seeking Employment and Academic advice. The Newcomer Employment Advisor engages with community organizations assisting newcomers to deliver information and orientation sessions.

**What you’ll be doing**:
**Prepares Students for Employment**
- Develops and delivers presentations to instruct students from LINC and ELT programs on a variety of job search topics that are particularly relevant to newcomer students.
- Provides department-wide seminars and workshops on a variety of job search topics intended to help newcomer students with their unique challenges, particularly at key times in the semester (presentations range in duration based on need and class time availability).
- Develops strategies to overcome sensitive issues related to individual employment barriers for newcomers.
- Assists newcomer students to recognize job related skills and abilities and education required.
- Researches and develops resources including tip sheets and information sheets to assist newcomer students to develop effective job search strategies.

**Liaises with Employers**
- Provides a full cycle of mentorship program including, mentorship information and orientation sessions to both mentors and mentees, recruitment of mentors, matching mentors with mentees, and reporting mentorship matches and outcomes to iCare.
- Recruits appropriate placement or mentorship opportunities that meet individual student needs by marketing and networking in the community.
- Researches agencies, businesses and services within the geographic catchment area of the college to gain an understanding of potential placement opportunities.
- Identifies and communicates with potential employers to educate them about the program goals and philosophy, and to recruit appropriate sites for student placements in a variety of focus areas.
- Confirms placements or mentorships that are available and appropriate for program/student needs.
- Follows up with sites before, during and after student placement to receive feedback and input for change/improvement.
- Organizes and recruits speakers for various on-campus or via zoom / teams workshops, as well as develops relationships with academic areas in order to assist students, employers and faculty in understanding current labour market needs and trends and develop employment opportunities.

**Administrative Work**
- Responsible for monthly iCare reports including, any Employment Related, Information and Orientation sessions, Group sessions, and Mentorship.
- Develops, updates, and maintains the database (Excel and/or Access) which is used to record monthly data for all services provided through individual and group sessions, Mentorship program and WES Gateway. This data will be used on monthly basis to report to the funder.
- Reports to iCare.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Liaises with Program Coordinators, Faculty and Staff**
- Provides services, presentations and the opportunity to take advantage of in-class seminars on a variety of job search topics to all LINC and ELT classes.
- Meets with program faculty and staff to fact-find, inform, problem-solve and/or plan strategies when appropriate to best meet student employment-related needs.
- Utilizes services within the college and the community to support successful transition to the workplace.
- Maintains up-to-date database of services available for newcomers in the community.
- Prepares reports and captures data for reporting to IRCC (program funder).
- Works with other career service providers on campus including counselling and career coaching.

Other duties as assigned.

**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- A three year post-secondary diploma/degree plus a certificate, diploma or professional designation in: Education, Human Resources, Student Affairs/Services, Career Development, Personal Coaching, or Counselling Techniques.
- Minimum of five (5) years of comparable experience in an educational, human resources, employment service or counselling area.
- Exceptional communication skills and community-based experience is required.
- Significant experience working with newcomer students or internationally trained professionals is essential.
- Demonstrated commitme

  • Youth Settlement Worker

    3 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada YMCA Hamilton Burlington Brantford Full time

    **Youth Settlement Worker - Mobile Newcomer Youth Centre** **Location**:Hamilton Ontario. **Hourly Wage**:$22.55 per hour **Position Status**:Part-time Contract (up to 25 hours per week, until March 2026) **Placement**:Immediate **Position Description**: As a branch of the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford, the YMCA Employment and Immigrant Services...

  • Admissions Advisor

    6 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada CIMT College Full time

    About CIMT College CIMT College is registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 and is a member of Career Colleges Ontario and National Association of Career Colleges. Since 1998, CIMT College has been guiding and training both local and international students by providing them learning experiences that meet international...

  • Banking Advisor

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time

    **Job Summary** **What is the opportunity?** As an RBC ambassador, you add value in the moments that matter most to students and newcomers and collaborate with RBC colleagues and partners to help students and newcomers to achieve their goals. This role will be focused on partnership development through the local on campus community that focus on helping...

  • Service Advisor

    3 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada AutoCanada Inc. Full time

    **AutoCanada** is hiring an experienced **Service Advisor** for the busy Hamilton area. Our exceptional team of automotive service professionals is looking for an experienced full-time **Service Advisor** to support our busy Fixed Operations team. You will play a key role in curating the service experience for our valued customers and work closely with our...

  • Career Advisor

    3 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Mohawk College Full time

    **Career Advisor** Status**: Full Time **Hours**: Monday - Friday, 35 hours/week **Home Campus**: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available; minimum 2-3 days per week on site and will involve in-person days at all campus locations) **Rate of Pay**: Payband J (Start Rate: $42.56 per hour) **Posting Date**: September 5th, 2024 **Closing Date**:...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    5 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Right Time Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    Home Comfort Advisor (Outside Sales Advisor) **Requirements**: Self-motivated and driven to exceed goals and expectations Strong organizational, time-management and prioritization skills as well as solid analytical and problem solving abilities Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to establish...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    5 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Right Time Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    Home Comfort Advisor (Outside Sales Advisor) **Requirements**: Self-motivated and driven to exceed goals and expectations Strong organizational, time-management and prioritization skills as well as solid analytical and problem solving abilities Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to establish...

  • Service Advisor

    5 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada AutoCanada Inc. Full time

    **Service Advisor** **Plaza Nissan** **Hamilton, ON** We are looking for** **a **Service Advisor** who is passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience to join our growing team! **Plaza Nissan **is looking for a friendly and motivational individual to fill this position. You will play a key role in curating the service experience for our...

  • Service Advisor

    5 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada EASTGATE FORD Full time

    _**If your thinking of a career change or just a change with a new employer, send in a resume to see if your a good fit for our growing team.**_ - **If you are currently in the Customer Service industry and looking for a change, we have that opportunity as a Service Advisor working in our Service Department**_ - Great pay structure which includes a strong...

  • Service Advisor

    6 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Altruck International Truck Centres Full time

    **Are you a customer focused individual with experience in the Medium/Heavy Duty truck, Automotive or Construction industry?** **If so, we have an exciting career opportunity for you!** Altruck International Truck Centres is currently seeking a **Service Advisor** for its **Hamilton** location. Hours of this position will be **Monday-Friday...

  • Service Advisor

    5 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Premier Truck Group Full time

    **Winners Work Here!** Premier Truck Group is proud of the diversity that comprises our winning team. We see the equality and inclusiveness amongst our team members as our ultimate tool in moving our organization and industry forward. **Who is Premier Truck Group?** **Premier Truck Group **is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with over 40 locations...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Boonstra Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    If you are a highly motivated sales professional that is interested in a career with a dynamic organization, and want to make a dramatic change in your earnings, join the Right Time team!We are looking for Outside Sales Advisors who are true selling professionals that understand the key to succeeding in sales is based on building relationships and finding...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    6 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Boonstra Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    If you are a highly motivated sales professional that is interested in a career with a dynamic organization, and want to make a dramatic change in your earnings, join the Right Time team!We are looking for Outside Sales Advisors who are true selling professionals that understand the key to succeeding in sales is based on building relationships and finding...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    6 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Boonstra Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    If you are a highly motivated sales professional that is interested in a career with a dynamic organization, and want to make a dramatic change in your earnings, join the Right Time team!We are looking for Outside Sales Advisors who are true selling professionals that understand the key to succeeding in sales is based on building relationships and finding...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Boonstra Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    If you are a highly motivated sales professional that is interested in a career with a dynamic organization, and want to make a dramatic change in your earnings, join the Right Time team!We are looking for Outside Sales Advisors who are true selling professionals that understand the key to succeeding in sales is based on building relationships and finding...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    1 week ago

    Hamilton, Canada Boonstra Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    If you are a highly motivated sales professional that is interested in a career with a dynamic organization, and want to make a dramatic change in your earnings, join the Right Time team!We are looking for Outside Sales Advisors who are true selling professionals that understand the key to succeeding in sales is based on building relationships and finding...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Boonstra Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    If you are a highly motivated sales professional that is interested in a career with a dynamic organization, and want to make a dramatic change in your earnings, join the Right Time team!We are looking for Outside Sales Advisors who are true selling professionals that understand the key to succeeding in sales is based on building relationships and finding...

  • Service Advisor

    5 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada AutoCanada Inc. Full time

    **Signing Bonus** **AutoCanada**, the largest publicly-traded automotive group in Canada, is **NOW HIRING** an experienced - **Automotive Service Advisor **to work at one of our Hamilton area dealerships! This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with an automotive group that believes in growing our talent, connecting with the communities that...

  • Outside Sales Advisor

    6 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Boonstra Heating and Air Conditioning Full time

    If you are a highly motivated sales professional that is interested in a career with a dynamic organization, and want to make a dramatic change in your earnings, join the Right Time team! We are looking for Outside Sales Advisors who are true selling professionals that understand the key to succeeding in sales is based on building relationships and finding...

  • Automotive Service Advisor

    5 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Red Hill Toyota Full time

    **We are Hiring!** As our Service Advisor you will be working with customers to schedule service work and communicate any additional services needed. You will also handle the administrative and customer relations aspects of service department operations. Your main responsibility is to ensure every vehicle is running optimally or that our valued client has...