Coordinator, Bridge to Work Program

1 week ago

Halifax, Canada ISANS Full time

**Coordinator, Bridge to Work**

ISANS is seeking a full-time **Coordinator, Bridge to Work** responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Bridge to Work program which provides refugee clients with the opportunity to be assessed through

employment counselling and to complete technical training programs to work in various fields and industries. Reporting to the Supervisor and Manager, Employment & Bridging, the Coordinator, Bridge to Work will be responsible for:

- Planning and coordinating Bridge to Work programs.
- Publicizing the project to prospective refugee participants; providing program information on an ongoing basis.
- Working with clients on developing job search documents including resumes and cover letters and preparing them for the interview process.
- Communicating effectively and working in close collaboration with the Job Search Workshop facilitator and EAL instructor to maintain fluency and transparency of information.
- Planning technical and safety training logistics in collaboration with the EAL Instructor and interpreters including: Emergency First Aid/WHMIS/Food Handlers/Fire Safety/WorldHost.
- Researching companies, organizations and other potential employer sites; keeping up to date on labour market developments in Nova Scotia.
- Building partnerships with employers, training organizations and government agencies to ensure that job ready clients will get an opportunity for training and work in their fields.
- Developing and maintaining a network of host employer contacts in the food industry, retail, childcare, construction and hospitality.
- Ensuring ongoing contact and coaching relationships with individual participants including worksite visits, follow up calls, and ongoing support.
- Developing evaluation measures/forms in consultation with management and staff; ensuring completion of these forms and providing final program reports.

**Education**:

- Bachelors Degree or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted
- Career Practitioner’s Certificate an asset
- Counselling Certificate an asset
- Adult education/training certificate an asset

**Experience**:

- 2 years experience in a similar position providing employment counselling and career coaching
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; experience delivering direct service to immigrants preferred
- Experience delivering service face to face and/or online
- Experience in group facilitation and presentations
- Experience building partnerships with employers and the business community

**Knowledge**:

- Knowledge of resume development, interview techniques, job search and employment needs assessment
- Up to date knowledge of the Nova Scotia labour market and current trends

**Skills**:

- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Additional languages an asset

**ISANS Core Competencies**

**Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**
- Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

**Collaboration**
- Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

**Continuous Learning**
- Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities

**Innovative Thinking**
- Introducing new ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique

**Accountability**
- Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitments

**Respect**
- Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all

**Terms of Employment**:

- Indefinite-term contract
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, your work location may be at ISANS’ office or at home. Work location will be determined by operational requirements, public health recommendations, and government requirements.

**Commencement Date**:ASAP

**Closing Date**:Thursday August 17, 2023- 4pm

Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $45,203.95-$49,445.87 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3L 4P1

Application deadline: 2023-08-17

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