Pre-employment Supports Program

3 weeks ago


Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time

The Seabird Island Band is a multi-faceted First Nations Band that includes government, business, service, and nonprofit services. We work as an integrated team to improve the health, education, and economic opportunities for First Nations people to create thriving First Nations families and communities.

**Position Summary**:
**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Post-secondary education in Career Development and or Job Club, ACEC, Life Skills, or A&D (a combination of education and professional experience will be considered);
- Ability to format and facilitate employment, training and education-related workshop activities;
- Ability to balance competing priorities and to work well under pressure to meet regular reporting deadlines;
- Excellent communication skills;
- High standard of professionalism and work ethic;
- Knowledge of the Sto:lo culture, traditions and language is an asset;
- Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation;
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Check

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Conduct one-on-one employment counseling and assisting the client to create their Mandatory Action Plan (MAP);
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational/training background and career goals;
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, formatting resumes and cover letters, skills development, preparing for job interviews and transition to work;
- Conduct appropriate referrals for clients to secure assistance in drug and alcohol issues, mental health, rehabilitation, financial aid or skills development training;
- Prepare and facilitate skills training workshops;
- Schedule service delivery to participating communities (may require overnight travel);
- Research and collect labour market information for clients;
- Maintain a job bank of clients to refer to casual labour positions within the communities;
- Liaise with local employers to assist with recruiting and maintaining aboriginal employment;
- Market employment and training programs and services and provide outreach assistance;
- Prepare reports for supervisor, manager and funding agencies;
- Assist with typing forms, letters, data entry, and faxing, photocopying, scheduling and confirming appointments;
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor, Director, or the CAO.

Core Competencies:

- Client Focus
- Team Work
- Valuing Cultural Diversity
- Work Ethics and Values

What’s in it for you?
- Excellent company-paid benefits package
- Pension plan with employer contributions
- 2 weeks’ annual vacation to start
- Professional development and other training opportunities
- Inclusive working environment
- Casual attire

**Benefits**:

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health benefits, vision care, dental care, life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Link to our Webpage: Careers - Seabird Island Band


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